Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and Founder and Medical Director of Verigrate Health, a national private psychiatric practice specializing in psychiatric medication tapering and deprescribing, diagnostic clarification, and complex psychiatric consultations.
Licensed in 44 states and Washington, D.C., Dr. Monsalve provides individualized, physician-led psychiatric care through secure telemedicine and select in-person appointments. Verigrate is a limited-panel practice emphasizing discretion, extended consultations, careful clinical judgment, and continuity of care.
Dr. Monsalve has particular expertise in helping patients safely and thoughtfully reduce or discontinue psychiatric medications, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and other psychotropic medications when clinically appropriate. His approach incorporates individualized tapering schedules, including hyperbolic tapering when indicated, careful assessment of withdrawal symptoms, and ongoing clinical monitoring.
Beyond deprescribing, Verigrate offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, complex psychopharmacology, independent psychiatric second opinions, and individualized treatment planning. Care is informed by the best available scientific evidence, shared decision-making, and respect for each patient’s circumstances, preferences, and long-term goals.
States Served
Verigrate Health serves eligible patients through secure telemedicine in the following 44 states and Washington, D.C.:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Washington, D.C. is also served.
Telemedicine availability is subject to applicable state regulations, clinical appropriateness, and the patient’s physical location at the time of care.
