I went to see Dr. Zachary Hatch, initially thinking he might be unable to help me because his reviews weren't very impressive. He doesn't have a four or five-star rating, but I approached the appointment with an open mind. I was pleasantly surprised by his expertise. While his bedside manner may not be the best, that shouldn't deter you from seeing him. He is brilliant and has a remarkable ability to diagnose conditions accurately. He listens attentively and assesses your situation as you speak. He can tell when you genuinely need medication and will prescribe it accordingly, but he won't give you medications you don't need. I highly recommend Dr. Hatch. He will diagnose you correctly, and his staff is friendly and professional. I appreciate all of my doctors because they are excellent in their fields. If I didn't like my doctors or felt they were recommending unnecessary treatments, I would leave immediately. However, Dr. Hatch is genuinely an excellent physician. I will continue to see him and give a follow up review periodically. read more

He was horrible. Dropped me as a patient and told me I needed a higher level of care. He does not care about his patients at all. He did not listen to my concerns about the side effects of medications and told me I was wrong. read more

If i could give 0 stars i would. Worst physiatrist ive ever been to in my life. I came in to get help with mood and sat in the room for 5 minutes with Zachary Hatch to be told i have an "unspecified mood disorder" and to be given the same meds i've been taking for years that haven't helped. They then billed me 300$ for that after telling me they took my insurance (which they did not cause i paid 300$). I've called multiple times with concerns about my medication and was told to get a new physiatrist by the woman Alejandra . If you were in need of a psychiatrist DO NOT GO HERE!!! unless you want terrible direction from someone who doesn't know what they're doing and only cares about money! read more

Went in with concerns with my perimenopause symptoms and ADHD. Was ignored on all aspects and told I have an unspecified mood disorder. Extremely dismissive and condescending. Had a follow up and it was more of the same. An absolute nightmare to deal with. Worst doctor I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. He'll "decide" what you have within minutes ignoring everything you have concerns about. Obsessive about me being on a mood stabilizer and getting "my mood right first" before dealing with anything else. Hormones aren't corrected with mood stabilizers but he had no interest in that, seemed like he just wants to be right. 0 stars. Awful. Terrible. Save your time and go ANYWHERE else. read more

This guy shouldn't be in medicine. The recent review someone left was clearly paid or something because he's obviously not well liked by many. Maybe if he didnt give a first impression of looking annoyed the entire time when he first met me when I tried explaining why i was there then maybe i would have came back. I felt uneasy, like i was disrupting his day. Not professional. Just a grump. This was 2019. read more

This wasn't a good experience for me. Dr. Hatch prescribed medication that caused worsening symptoms. I continually reached out regarding the worsening symptoms, but was encouraged to continue with the medication for over two months. I finally sought out another provider who immediately listened to my concerns, took me off the medication's prescribed by Dr. Hatch and put me on medication that actually worked. read more

Rude, abrupt, abrasive! Not at all interested in his patients. I have real symphony for the people that don't have choice and are mandated by their insurance! Shame on you Dr. Hatch! read more

I visited the clinic where Hatch works in Santa Paula and couldn't have a better opinion of the man. Honestly, there's nothing so fraught as letting a mob of psychiatric patients leave reviews for their doctor. The poor guy! read more

Dr. Hatch is the most unprofessional and condescending doctor I've ever been to. I came for a consult for ADHD medication. I was diagnosed by a different center after multiple days of testing (probably 12 hours) and have a full written report of my diagnosis. Dr. Hatch questioned how I could "think" I have ADHD and relentless pummeled me with insulting questions, including asking about my period and saying my family probably "walks on eggshells around me." Anytime he asked a question, I had about a 5 second window to answer before he interrupted me and questioned my answers. He asked about my education and said "so how do you have ADHD if you had a 3.8 gpa?" - to which I explained to him, the "professional," that people with ADHD, can still do well in school, it was just a lot more effort on my part to keep my grades up. He immediately became visibly mad at me for speaking up and said to my face "Well I see the emotional side now!" literally grinning and laughing at me. I flat out told him "you can't speak to me that way," and he put his hands down, leaned over his desk, getting close to my face and said "excuse me?!!" Nastiest man I've ever met. He told me "I'm not gonna be able to help you if you act like this!" so I stood up, told him I'm not comfortable with him and walked out. I truly can't convey through typing just how awful he was. I left sobbing because he was so mean. Invalidating my diagnosis is one thing (which I am used to), but raising your voice and trying to physically intimidate a 20 year old girl?? Disgusting. No doctor should get away with treating someone like that. I feel awful for anyone who's had to see him and hope he is relieved of his job. read more

If you want an excellent psychiatrist, Dr. Hatch is a great choice. He listens attentively, without judgment, and I felt I could open up with my feelings. I felt much more confident after I left his office about some decisions I need to make in my life. A very smart, caring, doctor! read more

My journey that started 2 years ago has been foundational towards my health and wellness. Dr. Zachary Hatch has always been supportive, listened intently to my concerns, questions and doubts. He has shown to me time and time again that he has had my best interests in mind. He cleared up a a major issue, by precise education and his experience in the craft that other doctors did not inform me about. His Office Staff has always done their due diligence in every single request and accommodation that I presented to them. read more

I expected a call and waited patiently. unfortunately he was late. And he turned on me. He was cold and abrupt. Do not visit Dr. Hatch and especially do not deal with him by phone. He did not even ask me how I was. He refused to refill meds. And I was left hanging. Unforgiving and unpleasant. read more

I was very disappointed w Dr. Hatch. After 10 years of anxiety and depression he suggested many oth diagnosis wo even knowing me. He was in sincere and not willing to prescribe meds that have helped me tremendously the past 10 years. Would not recommend. I asked for journal articles based on his so called research and he said. It right now I have to go bc it's 4pm and I'm off work. Disappointed!!! read more

Horrible ... scripts are mailed to patient instead of direct to pharmacy . Late and forgets to mail very important script to be filled . Meds run out due to this issue . Hard to get apt. This is a psyc office and she is sooo rude in person & on the phone , she hung up on me one time . She clearly hates working for Dr. Hatch who is by the way not very friendly either. One time he wrote script on the wrong pad with wrong year . Took for ever to correct that and more time without psyc meds , which is very bad all the way around . Looking for new Doc . read more

Dr. Hatch is a nice guy and a thorough practitioner. I have been feeling much better since going to him That, to me, is the reason we go to doctors. We have been feeling bad or hurt from an injury and want to feel better. Dr. Hatch fulfills my expectations of feeling better. He does his Job. read more

I only saw this terrible review because I googled for Dr. Hatch's contact details, and while I don't normally post reviews I couldn't let these low-rated responses dominate the narrative about his character. My experience (for just over four months, before I moved internationally) was nothing but professional, thorough, and compassionate. He did everything in his power to help me during a very chaotic and unstable time, and I am incredibly grateful because it genuinely changed my life. In fact, I was trying to find the contact information to see if he had any suggestions regarding my new location, as my current psychiatrist hasn't been as successful. So, yeah. That. read more

I could sit here and write a long review of my experience but it's not worth that much energy. Don't waste your time and go here he literally doesn't give you the time of day to make sure you get the medication you need nor does he listen to why you're there in the first place. I have never once received a call back from his office. His assistant is a complete tool and I'm not sure if she even forwards the messages to him. a brief description is that I was prescribed a medication that I cannot stop otherwise it will have harsh reactions and I can die. I am moving out of state and it takes a little while for me to transition from California to the state I was moving to health Care wise and his office would not return my phone call with any help on how to get extra medication for a month or what I should do to make sure I don't have any adverse reactions. single call back this guy is a sorry excuse for a doctor. Seems more like a drug dealer to me. Stay away read more

I wasn't sure about seeing him initially. After working with him for about 6 months, he had me feeling much healthier and weaned off of a potentially dangerous regimen of pain killers. He's very professional and observant. read more

Thee best psychiatrist! Hes so understanding. He listens, very personable. Hes helped me on the road to feeling better! Much appreciated! Good work Dr. Hatch! read more

Dr Hatch isn't familiar with chronic pain conditions and suggested my many genetic disorders that lead to chronic pain, fatigue and generalized anxiety was "all in my head" he also suggested that my rare condition that has me process pain and pain medication was also in my head. He's not familiar with EDS and how it works, or many of the other verified medical conditions I suffer from. He is part of the problem. Instead of referring a patient out he tells me that all of my medical tests and Drs were wrong. He spent all of 15min with me and pretend to know my very long and detailed medical history. I would not suggest anyone see him. He need further medical training as well as a better bedside manner. I left feeling more upset and uneasy than complacent. read more

Dr Hatch helped me improve the quality of my so much. I was suffering from extreme anxiety and didn't know where to turn. His bedside manner is top notch, I felt like he really cared about my well being and he listened intently to my concerns. I recommend Dr. Hatch to anyone struggling and looking to heal. read more

I saw this doctor for the first time recently, and after about 15 minutes of leading questions, he proceeds to tell me I have a personality disorder which I don't have. I came in looking for help with medications to deal with my anxiety, and left even more upset than when I arrived. He is a horrible person. He added insult to injury. I have never been told by my therapist that I have a personality disorder. read more