I believe I've been seeing Dr Amin for about 10 or 11 years now, since I was a young teenager…read more She's helped me tremendously through difficult times. I can't imagine seeing another psychiatrist. Dr Amin LISTENS and truly cares about her patients. I've never felt rushed during an appointment but on the contrary I feel like she wants to hear everything I have to say and any questions I might have. Dr Amin sets the standard for healthcare.

I had a consult today with Dr. Amin to discuss some somewhat complicated medication issues…read more After consulting with two other male psychiatrists who were unwilling to talk with me and only at me - I was so very grateful and relieved to have been referred to Dr. Farzana Amin. As a mid life woman, my gut instinct was to see a female psychiatrist and in my case, this proved to be true. Not only is she a very intelligent and knowledgeable psychiatrist, she is warm and caring as well. She took the time to explain to me her findings and did so in a compassionate way. All the while answering any questions I had along the way. I can already tell that this initial consult will lead to a productive and positive partnership in my health and well being!

Do believe the negative reviews. I've had awful experience with this "doctor". He belittled me in a…read morerather aggressive and condescending way. He also used examples of specific patients, which I don't think is professional. It seems that he might have "a type" that he wants to work with, and if you are not - he will bully you. Reporting him to the board.

I see another fantastic psychiatrist and unfortunately Mark was the doctor on call while I was in a…read morevery fragile mental state. Without going into my personal medical issues, Mark answered the phone, and before I could get a word out, told me what I'm feeling is not worth his time and to stop wasting it, he told me to call 911 if I wanted help and didn't let me get a more than a few words in before hanging up. I've never been so disgusted by the behavior of an MD and would avoid this man at all costs. He does not deserve a medical license, especially in psychiatry, where ones' focus is in mental health. When I needed someone somewhat desperately to give me medical advice he acted as a bully. Any MD should be held to a higher standard during any patient contact. AVOID AT ALL COSTS PLEASE.

The ABSOLUTE WORST healthcare experience I have ever had. Took months to schedule an appointment,…read morewas told there needed to be two in-person appointments and since his office was almost a 3 hour drive one way, I pleaded to ask if both appointments could be made on the same day. Front office said it was impossible, Dr. Hazel and Dr. Bokarius do not work the same days. Fine, I'll make the 6 hour drive two separate days. At the first appointment, Dr. Hazel is 2.5 hours late seeing me from the scheduled appointment time. I understand that things can run behind but no acknowledgement, no apology. Front staff was super rude. I needed a document to excuse my jury duty but required me to ask the front desk over 3 times in-person, and call twice after to finally get the document. To my surprise, during my appointment with Dr. Hazel, guess who else is in the office but Dr. Bokarius. After I was told unequivocally that Dr. Hazel and Dr. Bokarius do not work the same days and the two in-person appointments could not be scheduled on the same day, that was a bold face lie. They do not care about their patients at all, do not respect their time, front desk/receptionists are either incompetent or evil, probably both. I know he's the only doctor to take worker's compensation but there is a good reason why you can see from the other reviews why people avoid his office. To be honest, I think the entire experience was so mentally taxing and draining at a point in my life where I already was struggling with so much, I would avoid at all costs. Save your sanity and preserve your peace and find any other provider or be prepared to deal with the hell storm of weaponized incompetence and indifference from this health care provider.

Doctor Vladimir Bokarius is one amazingly honest practitioner. Rare quality in the for-profit…read moredriven industry of modern Medicine. I only wish all the doctors were like him in this regard! I came in with a non-English speaking friend's Mom to interpret. Doctor speaks fluently both Russian and English. Some good friend of her's was successfully treated by Dr. Bokarius and recommended her to this doctor. We drove from San Francisco to his San Mateo Office on the Saturday morning (11:45am), filled out paper work (5-10 minutes) and were ready to see the Doc. After his Assistant presented the case to Dr. Bokarius we were invited into his office for a consultation. After a thorough review and a few questions Dr.Bokarius honestly stated he can't help her, since she has an issue with her veins. Even-though she tried to convince him to treat her, he made it clear he is not the doctor to treat that condition and referred her to another specialist who has the expertise and knowledge in treating patients with these conditions. We've apologized and thanked Doctor for his time. After seeing this much honesty I decided to come back to see this doctor for the consultation of my own. I'll post another review to rate him on his professional skills. So far... Pros: +Professional and yet friendly doctor's approach +Honest +10+ years of practicing in the US (per his Assistant) +Attentive to the patients requests (my observation) +Attentive, Analytical +Offers an alternative to pills treatments (leeches) +Doctor's Board Certification is displayed in the visible location at the front desk +Clean, fresh office, shared with 2 other Medical professionals +Helpful office assistant +Dalai Lama Quotes poster at the Entry ;-) Hopefully brings good karma +Has a website with some helpful information relevant to his practice +Flexible appointment time. Reasons for taking a star away: -No clear information on types of the Insurance they work with, or payment structure -Would be nice to have his diploma(s) framed and visible -Website is full of vague information, needs a bit more structure. -Office assistant is helpful but could be a bit friendlier. Remember: smiles heal! -Initial appointment prices are pretty steep. How did we found him? Through my friend-of-the-friend recommendation. As an afterthought... decided to run his name thru Google and was pleasantly surprised by amount of positive reviews on the special medical review sites: http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Vladimir_Bokarius.html And some more: Specialty Board - Certified Psychiatry: Sub-specialties: Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine Special Expertise: Acupuncture; Buprenorphine Suboxone and Naltrexone Vivitrol; Chronic Pain; Integrative Approach to Treatment; Leeching; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Oriental Traditional Medicine; Treatment Resistant Conditions http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-vladimir-bokarius-2wc5s Overall Patient Survey Score: The overall patient survey score for Dr. Vladimir Bokarius is 4.5 out of 5 stars based on responses from 29 patients. Malpractice: No Malpractice History Found Sanctions: No Sanction History Found Board Actions: No Board Action History Found HealthGrades Honor Roll Dr. Vladimir Bokarius is a HealthGrades Recognized Doctor.

Wonderful experience with Dr. Sidaros! I found him through Psychology Today and set up a telehealth…read moreappointment. He had same-day availability and really helped me out. He was kind, patient, and listened without rushing me. You can tell he genuinely cares about the people he helps. Even in just one visit, I felt understood and supported. Would recommend!

5Star Excellent doctor. You will feel comfortable talking with him very quickly. He has a great…read moredeal of experience with PTSD. Nice not to have to explain to someone what that entails. Would I feel comfortable recommending him to my friends - Yes - I would and already have.

I'm beyond grateful for Dr. Chacko…read more Over the years, I've worked with several therapists and none of them were the right fit. I usually left feeling misunderstood, stuck, and frustrated with a lack of progress. I'm also not someone who typically writes reviews, so the fact that I'm taking the time to write this says a lot about how strongly I feel. I first reached out to Dr. Chacko for help with depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Now 4+ years later, I can say without hesitation that he has been a genuinely transformative force in my life. What makes Dr. C stand out is how fundamentally different he is from any therapist I've ever worked with. He deeply cares about his patients. He goes above and beyond. He's honest, straightforward, and a good human. He says the things you need to hear and always with compassion. He's deeply empathetic, emotional, and genuine. There's no clinical distance or therapist "mask." He's right there with you as a real person. And he's also not afraid to get vulnerable himself. Sometimes he'll ask if he can share a personal story to help make a point, which means a lot to me. Those moments make our sessions feel more human and meaningful. It's not the typical one-way therapist-patient relationship. He takes the time to really understand you. Not just your symptoms, but who you are, how you think, and what you actually need, and because of this, he gets to know you deeply over time. The fact that he's both a therapist and an MD adds another layer of trust, especially when navigating issues like ADHD and anxiety. I can say without hesitation that working with Dr. C has changed my life for the better. I'm grateful every time I walk into his office, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

Ive seen Dr. Chako a handful of times. I thought it was kind of unorthodox the way he conducted his…read moresessions like.. taking off of the shoes before a session begins or telling me the he ends his sessions by giving a hug. Ok.. I guess. Weird but I'm not saying he had nefarious intentions. What bothered me was that after seeing him and being prescribed schedule II medications.. he just dropped me as a patient. He ghosted me. He never replied to me. Pretty unethical no? I don't care why you want to or need to drop me but just tell me. Simple as that.

We had one appointment with him for our kid. He prescribed a medication with 0 refills that should…read morebe taken on regular basis. We have been waiting for 4 weeks for him to refill the medication for our kid with no luck. Left him number of voice mails since he never picks up his phone. Still no luck. Extremely disrespectful. Stay away at all costs

Dr Levinson was my inpatient psychiatrist (well, one of them) at Mills. Unlike most other…read moreinvoluntary patients, I very much wanted to be in a hospital because I desperately needed the help - help that I unfortunately didn't get until another hospitalization elsewhere. Dr Levinson made such reckless decisions in my care that he almost got me killed. Dr Levinson had decided on a diagnosis for me before he ever met me. Our first conversation was brief and just him collecting information on my treatment history. He insisted I that I *needed* specific meds that I had tried and done poorly on in the past. Then he didn't see me for a week, came back and told me I'd be discharged the next day - a decision he had reached, again, without speaking to me. Me as well as three consecutive shifts of nurses voiced concerns over the discharge order. (While I was packing to leave, my nurse was literally pleading with his supervisor to not let me walk out the door.) I was sent home without a discharge plan. Right before a long holiday weekend. While acutely suicidal. I credit interventions by my nurses and two other patients on my last night there with keeping me alive that day. I eventually got the help I needed at another hospital, where the treatment team arrived at a different diagnosis and spent a month helping me stabilize before discharging me to a lower level of care.

In a word, this woman is brilliant! She is an extraordinarily gifted relationship expert…read more I cannot say enough about Ranjan Patel and her incredible skill as a therapist. She took a relationship that was on the verge of falling apart and helped us transform it into something stronger, healthier, and more connected than we ever thought possible. Her ability to listen with empathy, ask the right questions, and guide us through difficult conversations was extraordinary. She helped us uncover and address the root issues in our relationship while giving us practical tools to communicate better, rebuild trust, and truly understand each other. Thanks to her expertise and support, our relationship didn't just survive--it has thrived in ways we didn't think were possible. I am forever grateful for the positive impact she has had on our lives. If you're looking for someone who is deeply skilled, compassionate, and truly gifted at helping couples, I wholeheartedly recommend her! She is a life changer!!

Dr. Patel is a unique and special therapist. I believe anyone seeking her services will be very…read morepleased. She has always been extremely supportive when I've needed it, and at the same time has helped me look deeper into myself for solutions to life's problems. Dr. Patel sees very clearly -- she has illuminated situations that I was mired in and helped me to make the necessary changes to move forward. The video/telehealth option is great too! Highest recommendation.

Dr. Amin is a true professional. She genuinely cares about her patient's overall well-being. She…read moreis compassionate and listens before making lifestyle recommendations and medications. She is always available by confidential voicemail and returns calls promptly. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Amin to any of my friends - both with short-term issues and long-term mental health diagnoses.

Dr. Amin is a very kind, empathetic, and genuinely caring doctor. She takes the time to listen and…read moreseeks to understand her patient in order to give them the best treatment for their needs. Unlike some other doctors, Dr. Amin doesn't ever make you feel like you have to hurry when discussing things with her and she expresses a lot of support & encouragement. We're so happy to have found Dr. Amin! We highly recommend her! We are also very thankful for Marisa - who takes care of the front office. She is very quick to respond to my emails and is also very kind and helpful. Keep up the great work!