Dr Mariano promised to create a supplement plan and to manage medical prescriptions for my teenage child, even going so far as to offer to take over management of prescriptions that our family doctor had previously handled. Since then, two months have passed without a word; the supplement plan has yet to be provided, a prescription has not been refilled even though my child is out of the medicine and it is a medicine that can not be stopped abruptly without negative side effects, and no one answers the phone at the office or returns calls! When my child first became a patient, the staff answered the phone, but the person representing the office was rude, condescending, and dismissive regarding my child's questions and concerns. For months now, however, there has been no way to reach the office. Note: Right after I posted a negative review on google, interestingly, my phone call to the office was answered (This was my eighth call this week). After she said she would "make a note" about the months-long missing supplement plan and the needed prescription refill, the office rep then threatened me with fraud charges if I did not take down my negative review immediately. I've never experienced such unprofessionalism and negligence as how Dr Mariano and his staff have mishandled my child's mental and physical health. read more

Not just a great listener, Dr Mariano has vast knowledge of both allopathic and naturopathic medecine enabling him to understand your case without the rigid constraints limiting typical allopathic doctors. He was able to take in and understand atypical aspects of my case that confused and immobilized robotic doctors who slavishly adhere to board protocols. With bold creativity Dr. Mariano was able to provide life-saving treatment that San Francisco endocrinology had refused to consider. I am alive to write this review thanks to Dr. Mariano. He used test data along with my observations and hypothesis about my case to devise a unorthodox treatment plan that continues to work for me 2 years after we agreed on this course. I am grateful for his insight and willingness to think "outside the box" to address my body's unusual disease process and requirements. Thank you, Dr. Mariano. Please be patient when awaiting a response from this doctor. You may not get the appointment or lab scripts you need within the time frame you prefer. But rest assured he will respond and his expertise is worth the wait. If your case is unusual and you are frustrated by close-minded rigidity of typical doctors, then you must give Dr. Mariano a chance to solve your health problem. read more

Never looked at me and rattled off a diatribe of medical theories. When I mentioned "guess we are not going to chat about my childhood" he said no and after two hours of lecturing, prescribed thyroid, iron and ordered 30 plus lab tests. The offiice never called back with results or to discuss them further so I paid over $700 (no insurance accepted) to learn about the inflammation/depression connection. I had been experiencing anxiety and depression and went here since I did not want to wait 3 months to see a local group practice. Given I received no relief or follow-up, I fel my money and time were wasted. Contrary to other reviews, I had no communication problems with his office personnel. Dr. Mariano may no longer practice general psychiatry and might better bill himself as a neuroendocrinologist so as not to confuse folks with pressing emotional or psychiatric concerns. As I gather from reading, he seems to be more specialized in treating low testosterone in patients who travel far and wide to see him. Given this therapy is often not covered on insurance, perhaps this has defined his cash only policy. read more

This is a review for the receptionist my wife encountered on the phone. We were never able to see the Doctor or get any information about him and his practice. Wife called around 9am when they were supposedly open. She tried a couple times and still no answer so she finally just left her info for a call back. Called again about and hour or so later. Lady picked up and put her on hold. Lady answered the phone again and said that she'll have to call her back. She asked for my wife's name, and when my wife gave it, she said "Oh! You were the one who called already right?" Thinking that the receptionist meant calling in the morning and leaving a message for a call back, my wife answered "yes". Then the receptionist says: "well, what else can ,I help you with?" My wife: "well I was wondering if..." receptionist: "you know what, I'll just have to call you back okay, bye" Why would you even ask what she wanted just to cut her off and tell her you're going to call her back and never follow through? She never got a call back from that office. My wife has social anxiety, (among other things) and it was already extremely hard for her to even make phone calls. This triggered an attack for her and she couldn't call other offices anymore in fear that they'll be just as rude. It's upsetting how they treat people this way considering they are a psychiatric office. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Mariano ("Dr. M") for close to eight years. The fact that I'm a resident of the state of New Hampshire and have traveled across the country annually to visit him is testament in and of itself to the extraordinary talent of this physician, commitment he and his practice manager, Paulette, make to their patients, and utmost confidence that I have in them evidenced by the fact I leave my long-term health in their hands. Like the majority of Dr. M's patients, I was suffering from several chronic medical conditions that went undiagnosed by a long string of "top" endocrinologists and specialists in the Greater Boston area, and went to him after almost all hope had been lost. Visits with these doctors comprised a 10-15 minute "interpretation" of my lab results, which clearly showed that I was in the "normal range" for all key blood test indicators. So how on earth could I not be feeling well, right? I was consistently sent on my way without a plan to address the root cause or even symptoms that I was reporting. What was really going on was that the physicians didn't have the skills or order the right tests to find out what was happening. On the contrary, Dr. M's tireless drive for getting to the root of problems, evident from the moment I met him, was exactly what I had been searching for. Without prejudice for the path that brought me there, Dr. M knew right away which stones had been left unturned and was able to establish a diagnosis very early that other incompetent doctors had blatantly missed. Dr. M understands that arguably the most important skill to possess in the science/art of practicing medicine is LISTENING, which leads to mutual trust and respect between doctor and patient. Who knows their own body better than the patient? Of equal importance, is an awareness that one's learning occurs after graduation from medical school and residency. It occurs from personal experiences and lifelong study - not from a college course. Remarkable doctors like Dr. M are extremely hard to find because most doctors preach but rarely put into practice the simple concept that every patient is different and there is nothing etched in stone regarding treatment protocols. Top-notch doctors strive to continously learn, stay up-to-speed on the latest medical research and development, and are equally as passionate about educating their patients as they are themselves. Meet Dr. M! You'd be on a very long mission if you wanted to find a more multidisciplinary physician on the planet. If you feel like you're being treated with cookbook medicine and are not satisfied with your current state of health, it is my sincere pleasure to recommend Dr. M. He and Paulette set the bar for all others in the medical field to be judged against, and I have my health to prove it. Like me, I have no doubt that you will look back on the decision to pay him a visit one day and regard it as one of the best you've made in your life. read more

This is a brilliant doctor! I have suffered with anxiety, depression and exhaustion my entire life (53 years). Dr. Mariano discovered a debilitating thyroid condition that all of my previous doctors missed, despite my repeated pleas for answers and further testing, I was always told that I was just fine and very healthy. Dr. Mariano has literally saved my life because I felt as if I was in the process of dying. Yes, he is expensive and does not bill insurance; however, I bill my insurance myself and it works just fine. Although he is out of network for me and not as much is covered, it is well worth it. This is top-notch, comprehensive health care and he could not be more thorough or more intelligent. Ignore the bad reviews, this doctor is amazing! read more

If I could rate this practice with a big fat 0 I would. I called this morning and asked if they were accepting new patients. After asking what kind of insurance I had they said yes they were accepting new patients. The appointment was going to be for my daughter who is suffering with anxiety issues. Once I told the very receptionist this she then told me that now they are not accepting new patients because these anxiety symptoms were just too complex for them to handle.REALLY? This is a Psychiatrists Office! The receptionist was very RUDE and acted angry towards me. Cut me off in the middle of my sentence. Unbelievable how unprofessional with zero compassion. Shame on you for allowing this type of treatment to be served up by your office receptionist! I was recently messaged that this was funny because the woman I spoke to was the doctors wife. It's not at all funny. That only makes it worse that she does not respect her husbands practice or his potential new patients! read more

17 years and no insurance add that up. Dr m had the nerve to (scold) me about something about my adult daughter. Who he does not even know. And only heard about 5 mins And I am sobbing already feeling shameful. He changes to talk about my meds and then boom He Said well I wouldn't let you see your granddaughter when you use profanity. Told him you don't know my daughter and you obviously don't know me. This all happened in like 10mins. Still payed. Walked out. I would not go back even if he paid me to. When people said don't bring work home well don't bring your home to work. ( I have my own thoughts about why he did what he did). I could go on and on but no point. I beloved he WAS a good Dr and i won't even go into the so called receptionist. Oh ps I have told Dr at chomp and anyone else read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Mariano. A referral from a friend that also travels cross country put me at his doorstep and my wife and I could not be more pleased with the care I have received in treating my unusual condition. From the first "hello" I got on the phone from the office manager to my extensive time with the doctor, I have had an overwhelming feeling of relief. i just knew I was finally in the proper hands. It would be shocking to me to find a better diagnostician. The man is not only brilliant but also an artful communicator that possesses an ability to make even me understand the most complex items. My nature is not to be sappy: however, I feel truly blessed to have been referred to and now be under the care of Dr. Mariano. read more

horrible phone manner from this office when just calling with questions. nosy, rude, and not recommended.

Great psychiatrist who really spends the time listening - yes, a bit more expensive because he is out of network - but well worth it

Saw Dr. Mariano for many years and he was truly remarkable with my treatment. He was serious, humble and very, very smart, I wrote an outstanding review about him in the past. That all changed over the years after Paulette, receptionist, wife came into the picture. She can be great but her influence seemed to taken the doctor in the direction of just making allot of money, constantly over booking and no follow up. I have clinical depression and severe hypothryroidism, a not uncommon combo. On one visit he increased my dosage for thyroid from 3 pils of 50 mg (150) to one pill of 200 mg. The pharmacy made a mistake and changed my dosage to 1 pill of 50 mg, 25% of what I needed. For a year I was on that dosage, ended up with myxedema. I was horribly ill, I asked how that could happen, he said I should have been checking my dosage, I told him he should also have been checking my dosage. My impression is that when authorizations for refills come through, it's Paulette who's authorizing, not Dr. Mariano. I was extremely sick for 2 years between thyroid and auto immune condition developed because of my illness. I finally went to another doctor who treated me very agressively and helped me get my health back. I will never go back to Dr. Mariano again, I don't trust him or his wife, besides last time I was there he only wanted to talk about the book he was writing. Very sad, he really was the best!! read more

I have been a patient of Dr Mariano for maybe 5 years now and highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with mental illness. Its my impression that he typically ends up seeing the sickest of the sick because most people who see him have to travel from out of town, state, or country after all their local psychiatric doctors fail. This at least is my case as I travel there once a year from San Diego. Its not your normal 10 minute appointment with some pills thrown at you and off you go. Its very comprehensive. The first appointment was 2 hours going over labs, diet, supplements, lifestyle, medications and previous treatments and much more. Follow-up appointments which if I do are by telephone and last an hour. They do want to see you once a year in person .It blows me away on how much he knows about every cell in the body and how to help them communicate with each other efficiently . I'm taken aback a bit from the few negative reviews here. First of all know going in this is not going to be talk therapy. If you expect that you may be disappointed. Find a good psychologist for that. The office staff Paulette sometimes can't answer the phone but usually does and if not always calls back ASAP. I can't speak for everyone but when I do my labs they probably take 15 vials for all the tests he wants to see. Best of the best. read more

romeo mariano psychiatrice is the best psychiatrice i have ever had the pleasure having as my doctor. i have shopped for over 19 years and he is the best one could ever need. he's very knowledgeable in his field of psychiatry. he's also a wonderful doctor of nutrician. he doesn't always use medications to balance what your mind and body needs. nutrician, psychiatry, medications are his specialty that complements every need you may require for a better sound mind and body. he's wise!, knowledgeable, intuitive, keen, sensitive, a gentleman and faithful in his proffession. i can't recommend anyone better!. i'10ve seen a many doctors in my time!, and i found him to being the best of the best! you can bet on it. mariano has demonstrated that psychiatry goes beyond just merely giving out medecine!, but a halistic view makes things better for balance for all that concerns you. can i recommend him?...yep!...he's the one i chose and i feel i can't find better anywhere else!. why would i want to change doctors?..when he has been there for me in every capacity in his proffession. i give him 10 gold stars!....*** i rate him a 10* read more

The initial process prior to the office visit was extremely friendly and comforting. But after meeting with Dr. Romeo Mariano and him putting me on three medications, one being an anti seizure medication,with in one week my symptoms became worse than before I called for help on a Tuesday and I spoke with Paulette, the secretary/wife of the Doctor. She told me that Dr. Mariano will call me on Saturday(mind you for another fee) to advise me on what action to take. I asked if I should continue on the medication or stop it completely. She said , wait till Saturday and he would advice me. Also my lab orders that I requested for over a week now to have sent to me, so I could have them drawn have still not been sent. When I asked Paulette when they were going to be sent she became short, abrupt, and chastised me. I have never been treated like this ever by someone and especially by a so called professional. I had looked forward to this for months. I spent pretty much every dime I had to fly in to see him.I had arrived up an hour early prior to my apportionment because I was so excited, and this is how I was treated. I don't believe they care about the well being of patients.In my opinion Dr. Mariano's practice is not patient friendly. I am extremely disgusted and let down. I have to start from the beginning again. This was a complete waste of my time and money. read more