Ashok Patel, MD

I understand that choosing a psychiatrist is a very difficult decision, and usually when you need to do so, you are not in the best frame of mind to make what is a very important decision. That said, Dr. Patel has been a very good psychiatrist for me. He is compassionate, listens, and gives much needed advice. What people need to remember is that what a psychiatrist usually does is work with a patient and their medication (s) only. Psychiatrists normally don’t provide therapy. I do not see Dr. Patel for therapy, simply for medicine management. Even so, he does take time to talk to me. He is a kind man. He has helped me tremendously when I needed help. If I need his assistance between appointments, I call and am able to speak with his assistant, who speaks with Dr. Patel. If necessary, an appointment is scheduled for me right away. I always feel cared for.
Additionally, the staff at his office, Florida Behavioral Medicine, are all friendly and helpful, even when they are overworked with answering the phones, checking people in, checking people out and answering questions from people coming in and out. Florida Behavioral Medicine is a multi-​doctor practice and sometimes the lobby may be a bit hectic. But I am always checked in before my appointment time, although at times patience is a virtue. Regardless of how busy the entire practice is, I usually see Dr. Patel on time and sometimes earlier than my scheduled time. I tend to show up for appointments early — that’s just who I am. Dr. Patel is the most effective psychiatrist I have ever had, and just believe me, that is really saying a lot.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS! Dr. Patel is just awful. If you can actually understand what this idiot is saying through his horrible Indian gibberish, he wont understand you because he doesn’t listen. When I tell you that I don’t like the way that antidepressants or Xanax make me feel and they make me a zombie then you try to prescribe me an antidepressant AND valium you’re not listening. I was in and out of this dump in 30 minutes and actually felt worse leaving than I did before I went I and I paid you $ 110! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Do everyone a favor and quit your day job.