Dr. Maya Ramic, MD, Ph.D

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Maya Ramic, who serves patients in Illinois.

Dr. Ramic, an established psychiatrist, is the Founder of Pay It Forward Psychiatry, PLLC in Chicago, Illinois. Prioritizing and valuing privacy, comfort, and accessibility to care, she is pleased to offer comprehensive psychiatric care utilizing a telemedicine platform. 

“As a trained general psychiatrist, I provide treatment for patients 18 years of age and older, mostly for conditions of depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, and psychosis. While I am dedicated to providing care to a general psychiatric population, I feel uniquely privileged in providing care to individuals coping with parenting and marital stressors” as stated by the doctor.

A 2008 graduate of the Chicago Medical School, Dr. Ramic went on to serve her residency in psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Philosophy & a Doctorate (PhD) degree in Neuroscience from Loyola University Chicago.

She is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). 

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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