About Dr. Ruth Rayikanti

I am a San Francisco native with a strong academic background, holding dual undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences and African and African American Studies from U.C. Davis. I furthered my education with a Medical Degree from Ross University and completed a Psychiatry residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with additional training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente-Fontana Medical Center.

Throughout my career, I have immersed myself in clinical practice, research, therapy, and community initiatives across various mental health care domains. My dedication has been recognized with awards for Excellence in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Best Clinical Case Presentation among General Psychiatry Residents.

My clinical focus includes medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness interventions, and collaborative care, particularly for adults with ADHD. As an ADHD specialist, I find great fulfillment in guiding patients through challenges and empowering them to reach their full potential. Additionally, I founded A Blank Canvas, a wellness platform advocating mindfulness and relaxation techniques, which has been featured at various conferences nationwide such as Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).

Given my background and commitment to providing personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care, I am confident in the value I bring my patients.  I look forward to connecting with you!