Psychiatrists Near Me in Elgin, IL
Psychiatry • Elgin, IL
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gayatri Baker): 4.4/5 star rating (Based on 5 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Syed Waliuddin): 3.7/5 star rating (Based on 19 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Mohanakumari Naidu): 2.5/5 average rating (35 ratings (with 2 reviews shown))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Fareha Malik): 4.1/5 star rating (Based on 38 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Richard Malis): 5/5 patient rating (5 reviews total)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Cummins): 5.0/5 star rating (Based on 1 review)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Doctors listening/being compassionate
- Good rapport and professionalism
- High patient satisfaction in some providers and “Top Choice” labeling
- Supportive/empathetic staff and welcoming reception
Common complaints
- Rushed appointments / not listening
- Not explaining conditions/treatments well
- Office or staff rudeness/disorganization
- Scheduling difficulties, long waits, or cancellation/administrative problems
- Medication side effects and poor consideration of patient concerns
- In some cases, serious allegations of condescending/arrogant behavior
In patients' words
"“Appointments are very rushed… She does not… appointments are so rushed and Dr. Baker is so abrupt that at the end I’m often left wondering what just happened.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Gayatri Baker"“Dr. Waliuddin has been condescending… On top of all these extremely shameful behaviors, his office has overcharged me on multiple visits.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Syed Waliuddin"“Extremely unprofessional and arrogant… Stay Away!”"
— WebMD review excerpt for Dr. Mohanakumari Naidu"“We have had nothing but excellent care and good experiences. She is kind… thorough and compassionate.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Fareha Malik"“I’m giving a two… but a zero star rating for her horrible, incompetent staff… disorganized.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Fareha Malik"“Truly one of the best experiences… He listened intently, responded with compassion… determined to help me feel better.”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. John CumminsMore clinics in Elgin
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