Dr. Janita Ardis, MD – Psychiatry & Neurology Specialist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mental health care requires a provider who brings both clinical authority and a deep understanding of the complexity of the human mind. Dr. Janita M. Ardis, MD is a psychiatrist and neurologist who has served the Oklahoma City community for more than five decades. With specialized training in psychiatric medicine and neurology, she offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for adults navigating the most challenging mental health conditions.

Medical Education & Training

Dr. Janita Ardis received her medical degree from the University of Newcastle, graduating in 1974. Her academic training laid the groundwork for a career that would span more than 50 years of active psychiatric practice. Over the decades, she has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and managing complex neuropsychiatric conditions — an area that demands both scientific rigor and clinical intuition.

Dr. Ardis is currently licensed to practice medicine in Oklahoma and maintains her own independent practice in Oklahoma City under Janita M. Ardis, MD Inc.

Areas of Psychiatric & Neurological Expertise

Dr. Ardis specializes in the full spectrum of psychiatric and neurological care, with particular depth in the following areas:

• Attention Deficit Disorder ADD / ADHD – comprehensive evaluation and ongoing medication management for children and adults
• Bipolar Disorder – mood stabilization, medication planning, and long-term psychiatric oversight
• Depression and Major Depressive Disorder – individualized treatment including medication and therapeutic referrals
• Anxiety Disorders – generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and related conditions
• Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders – stabilization and community-based psychiatric support
• Eating Disorders – psychiatric co-management for patients with complex behavioral health needs
• Substance Use Disorders – psychiatric evaluation for dual-diagnosis patients
• Neurology Consultations – assessment of neurological symptoms that intersect with psychiatric presentations
• Sleep Disorders – addressing psychiatric contributors to disrupted sleep

What Psychiatrists Do: Understanding the Specialty

Psychiatrists like Dr. Ardis are medical doctors — not counselors or therapists — who are specifically trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental health disorders through a combination of:

• Medication management – prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric medications
• Diagnostic evaluation – comprehensive psychiatric assessments to arrive at precise diagnoses
• Coordination of care – working alongside therapists, social workers, and other medical providers
• Long-term psychiatric oversight – monitoring patient progress over months and years

The dual training in Psychiatry and Neurology that Dr. Ardis possesses is particularly valuable for patients whose symptoms may have both neurological and psychiatric dimensions — such as those experiencing mood disorders alongside headaches, cognitive changes, or movement abnormalities.

Practice Location & Office Information

Primary Office: 3817 NW Expressway Street, Oklahoma City, OK

Dr. Ardis operates her own independent psychiatric practice with multiple office locations in Oklahoma City. She currently accepts new patients and works with several insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.

Patients and families seeking psychiatric care are encouraged to call the office directly to discuss appointment availability, insurance verification, and the types of services most appropriate for their specific needs.

Serving Oklahoma City for Over Five Decades

With more than 50 years of psychiatric practice, Dr. Ardis brings a rare depth of clinical experience to her work in Oklahoma City. She has treated patients across generations — from adolescents navigating behavioral health challenges to adults managing lifelong psychiatric conditions. Her practice stands as one of Oklahoma City’s long-established psychiatric resources, offering patients consistency, familiarity, and the kind of institutional knowledge that only comes from decades of dedicated community service.

For those seeking an experienced psychiatric and neurological provider in Oklahoma City, Dr. Janita Ardis represents a wellness-established option with a career built on decades of clinical commitment.