08/22/09

Dr. Levin is helping me immensely

by Smartgirl

I was referred to Dr. Levin by my counselor. I am so happy I was. Dr. Levin knew exactly how to treat my situation and diagnosed me with depression and anxiety and works in conjunction with my therapist.

Dr. Levin was very caring and compassionate to my situation. He is easy to talk to and often gives me good suggestions. He also has a good sense of humor.

All medications I received, I was counseled on by Dr. Levin. He knew exactly what to prescribe and doses were very mild. Through discussion with me, only one had to be increased and that was the best option. He also fought with my insurance company to get my medication paid for.

I highly recommend Dr. Levin. I feel privelaged to be treated by such a reputable professional and a genuinely good person.

• Pros: Compassionate
• Cons: Big moosehead is scary!

06/17/09

Couldn't find a worse doctor.

by starkravingsane

Every patient gets only a 15-minute appointment, no matter what. This is nowhere near enough time for Dr. Levin to get a full and accurate picture of all of a patient's symptoms and stressors. And certainly not enough time to carefully monitor the effects of the very serious meds he's prescribing.

Dr. Levin is extremely drug-happy and prescribes addictive sedatives and stimulants like they're candy. Even a basic antidepressant can cause really serious effects like mania or suicide and needs to be carefully monitored--which can't be done in 15 minutes a month.

Dr. Levin is extremely irresponsible, which is a very bad thing for someone entrusted with people's health. Especially when many of those people are already just one step away from disaster or death.

I do think he actually really knows what he's doing. His knowledge of psychiatry is not at all lacking. He just doesn't seem to care.

• Pros: great for addicts
• Cons: not so much for anyone seeking help

10/11/08

Warning: Do not use this doctor!!

by Mack1

Do not use this psychiatrist - Warning!! He is simply a medication pusher and does not check in with his patients to see if they are having personality changes while on medications. Do yourself a favor and find a good counselor who will work closely with you to help you with your issues. This advice just might save your life!!

PS- The first rating is obviously from a person comletely hyped-up on a medication and on a dosage that Dr. Levin should clearly lower based on his irrational comments. Good luck.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Read comment