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Dr. Anthony Ekwo, MPH

Dr. Anthony Ekwo, MPH

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Anthony Ekwo, MPH is a psychiatrist in Madison, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ekwo has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Addiction & Substance Abuse, and Personality Disorders. He graduated from University of Nigeria in 1991. He is affiliated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

500 Hospital Dr Madison, TN 37115
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ekwo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ekwo

3.4
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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0/5 stars I was admitted to madison skyline on an involuntary hold this is the first time i had ever been in this situation and am 18 the first conversation i had with him i explained what ended me up there and he said it doesn’t make sense why i did this then i broke down telling him i missed my family and wanted to see them for easter and he laughed at me and told me i should’ve thought about that before i did what i did he was very unprofessional and rude the second conversation i had with him he threatened to take me to court to hold me longer after being in there for 24 hours i started crying and asked for my mother as a patients advocate and he told me no the third conversation i went to ask him about my court and a transfer to another facility because he had been so rude and unprofessional he proceeded to tell me to stop talking an clamped his fingers over his lips he lied to me about the transfer and just left telling me i heard what he had to say egotistical and unprofessional
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
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I had an exceptional experience when I was hospitalized here. Initially I was upset because I was brought here by security and I felt I did not need to be admitted. This doctor called me down. He made out time to counsel me and explained to details about my the process, my diagnosis and treatment plan. I began to feel better once I have consent to take treatment and he started therapy and medication. He listened to me more than other psychiatrists and had family meeting with my spouse before I was discharged. He was polite, kind and appears to know what is doing and I got better. I will recommend him to my friends and family and to all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2019
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I had a great experience with this physician when I was hospitalized at skyline Madison for depression and hallucinations. He is well dressed, professionally responds to questions and kind. He spent time with me and answered questions. He talked to my parents on called me when I was discharged. Most of the other physicians never did this. Her will recommend him to anyone seeking help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nashville – Feb 28, 2019
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Horrible . Drove 3 hours to talk to him about my husband who is in his care at the hospital and he refused to and refused to talk to my husband well I was there as well as me . I even met him in the hall and asked and he rudely ignored and walked on by . If you want a Dr who listens and communicates it's not him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 27, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Holistic and integrated approaches using evidence based approaches to your care. We listen to you and ensure that you are heard and treat you like family.

biography

I am double board certified by the American board of neurology and psychiatry and American board of preventive medicine in addiction. I treat most of the mental illnesses and addiction in persons between ages of 12 to 65. I am additionally certified...read more
  • Psychiatry

  • Neurology

  • Psychotherapy

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Duke University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2019
  • Meharry Mc

    Residency Hospital, 2017
  • Meharry Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 2017
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago

    2010
  • University Of Nigeria / College Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1991
  • University Of Nigeria

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Addiction Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Neurology
Psychiatry
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Hausa

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Locations

Practice

Tristar Skyline Madison Campus500 Hospital Dr Madison, TN 37115
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Ruth Clinic1300 Hatcher Ln Ste 5 Columbia, TN 38401
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Office510 Hospital Dr Ste 260 Madison, TN 37115
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