Comprehensive Psychiatric Consultation & Expert Evaluation for Complex and Treatment-Resistant Disorders
Advanced medication strategy and diagnostic clarification for adults seeking precise, physician‑directed psychiatric care.
Serving Washington, DC • Maryland • Northern Virginia
About Dr. Venera R. Miller
Venera R. Miller, MD, FAPA, FASAM
Double Board‑Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
Dr. Venera R. Miller is a psychiatrist specializing in complex, treatment‑resistant adult psychiatric conditions. Her areas of expertise include bipolar spectrum disorders, treatment‑resistant depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), complex post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD in high‑functioning adults, psychotic disorders, and co‑occurring substance use conditions.
Her practice follows a structured, consultation‑based model emphasizing diagnostic precision, advanced psychopharmacology, and individualized treatment planning.
Education and Training
Graduated from Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa with a "Diploma of Excellence" (Medical Doctor). Completed Internship and Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Kuvatov State Hospital, Ufa. Board Certified in Internal Medicine in Russian Federation. Graduated from the Psychiatry Residency Training Program at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C. Has been nominated as a Chief Resident at St. Elizabeths Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Completed Electroconvulsive Therapy Program at Duke University, North Carolina. Completed Fellowship at Baltimore-Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis, Maryland. Completed TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and Buprenorphine training.
Board Certification and Licensure
Board Certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Board Certified in Addiction Medicine by the the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA);
Member of Maryland/Washington DC Psychiatric Society;
Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM).
She is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Miller’s clinical work focuses on:
Bipolar spectrum and complex mood disorders
Treatment‑resistant depression
Anxiety disorders and obsessive‑compulsive disorder
Complex post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
ADHD in professionals and graduate students
Psychotic disorders
Co‑occurring substance use and psychiatric conditions
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for bariatric, plastic, and general surgical procedures
Diagnostic clarification and second‑opinion consultations.
Her clinical expertise includes advanced strategies for complex and treatment‑resistant conditions. The practice offers SPRAVATO® (esketamine) treatment for eligible patients with treatment‑resistant depression.
Her approach integrates evidence‑based psychopharmacology with careful diagnostic assessment and attention to the medical–psychiatric interface. She frequently evaluates patients who have had partial or limited response to prior treatment and require a more comprehensive reassessment.
Her background includes training and experience with interventional psychiatric modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT); however, these treatments are not currently offered within this practice.
