Venera R. Miller, MD, FAPA, FASAM
Double Board‑Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

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Dr. Venera R. Miller is a psychiatrist specializing in complex, treatment‑resistant psychiatric conditions in adults, with particular expertise in the care of high‑functioning professionals operating in environments of sustained pressure and elevated performance expectations. Her consultation model is designed for individuals seeking diagnostic clarity, strategic psychopharmacologic guidance, and a level of discretion and depth not typically available in high‑volume settings.

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Her practice follows a structured, consultation‑based model emphasizing diagnostic precision, advanced psychopharmacology, and individualized treatment planning.

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Education and Training

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​Graduated from Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russian Federation, with a "Diploma of Excellence" (Medical Doctor).

Completed Internship and Residency Program in Internal Medicine in Kuvatov State Hospital, Ufa, Russian Federation.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine in the 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.

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Board Certification and Licensure

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• Board Certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

•   Board Certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

• Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA);

• Member of Maryland/Washington DC Psychiatric Society;

• Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM).​​

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​She is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

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Clinical Expertise

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Dr. Miller’s clinical work centers on the thoughtful evaluation and treatment of complex, high-acuity psychiatric presentations, including:

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• Bipolar spectrum and complex mood disorders

• Treatment-resistant depression

• Anxiety and obsessive–compulsive spectrum disorders

• Complex post-traumatic stress disorder

• ADHD in professionals, executives, and graduate-level trainees

• Acute stress reactions, psychotic decompensation, and first-episode presentations

• Co-occurring substance use and psychiatric conditions, including alcohol overuse in high-stress leadership and high-performance roles

• Executive and high-performance burnout, including individuals in leadership, entrepreneurial, athletic, and music industry roles

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for bariatric, plastic, and general surgical procedures

• Diagnostic clarification and second-opinion consultations

• Expert witness testimony

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Her practice offers advanced treatment strategies for complex and treatment-resistant conditions, including SPRAVATO® (esketamine) for eligible patients with treatment-resistant depression.

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Dr. Miller integrates evidence-based psychopharmacology with rigorous diagnostic assessment and careful attention to the medical–psychiatric interface. She is frequently consulted when prior treatment has yielded partial or inconsistent results and a comprehensive reassessment is warranted.

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Her background includes training and experience in interventional psychiatric modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT); while not currently offered within the practice, this expertise informs her broader treatment perspective and consultation work.

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