Berman Ariela
Doctors in New York, NY
Doctors
Doctors in New York, NY
Doctors
168 W 86th St.,
New York ,
NY
10024
UNITED STATES
212-595-5969
Based on 1 reviews
212-595-5969
Dr. Berman runs exactly on time, to the second. She has you out and her next patient in within the same 60 seconds, back to back to back. Unfortunately, that is her (dubious) best quality. She relies heavily on psychoanalytic perspective and often goes a full session without saying more then "fill me in" at the start. She is uncomfortable with "complex" medications (for example, 1 antidepressant and 1 mood stabilizer) and even when specifically asked, refuses to get consultation or supervision. She stated multiple times that the only way to get a second opinion for meds is to be hospitalized. She also does not run blood tests for standard meds (like lithium or TCAs) and will not collaborate with your other doctors, for example, about psychiatric medication-induced thyroid issues, unless the calls take place during your session, even if the session is in the evening when the other doctors are closed. She also takes calls during session, does not respect patient confidentiality, and is not reachable during rare emergencies. She does not keep track of medication and was unable to provide a list of medications changed or used upon leaving her practice. Additionally, she has a no-missed-session policy, meaning that you pay for 52 weeks a year, regardless of whether you are there or not - no matter how much notice you give. Be very wary with this doctor. She is unethical and dangerously incompetent.
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