Mel McGraw, Psychiatrist
Dr. John Mel McGraw received an A.B from Stanford University in Human Biology in 1979. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 1984 and completed his Psychiatric Residency there in 1988. Dr. McGraw has 38 years of diverse experience in the field of Psychiatry in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Among treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and mood disorders his specialties also include treating eating disorder, sexual abuse and trauma. In addition, Dr. McGraw enjoys practicing sports psychiatry and had the privilege of serving as a psychiatric consultant in the 1990 Goodwill Games. Dr. McGraw is a published author in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Muscle and Fitness, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, and Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Eating issues: binging
- Empty nesters
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Colorado School of Medicine
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 980-446-1960 to schedule an appointment with Mel McGraw.
Mel McGraw generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 980-446-1960 to find out Mel McGraw's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Mel McGraw:
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 980-446-1960 to see how we can help.
Yes, Mel McGraw is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Mel McGraw does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Mel McGraw is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: