Melissa Harbit

Melissa Harbit

Professor of Psychiatry
Adult Provider

Professor of Psychiatry

Clinical Locations


This provider sees patients in these locations:

  • Taylor Avenue Building

Major Awards


  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2025
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Washington University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, 2009
  • Best Doctors in America, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2019
  • Chief Resident in Psychiatry, Washington University, 2001
  • Resident Mentoring Award, Washington University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, 2021
  • Psi Chi, National Psychology Honor Society, 1992
  • The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts Honors Program, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Education & Training


  • M.D. Medicine: University of Iowa 1997
  • B.S. Psychology: University of Iowa 1993
  • Residency: Washington University, St. Louis, MO 2001
  • Fellowship Forensic Psychiatry: University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY 2002

Areas of Clinical Interest


Forensic Psychiatry
Inpatient Psychiatry
Outpatient Psychiatry

Clinical Practice FAQ


Is this Clinician accepting new patients?
No
Is this Clinician able to prescribe medication?
Yes
Is this Clinician offering telehealth/virtual appointments?
Yes
Is this Clinician offering in-office/face-to-face appointments?
Yes


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