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Dr. Karen Head, MD

Dr. Karen Head, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Head, MD is a psychiatrist in Fort Meade, SD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Louisville in 1990. She is affiliated with Monument Health Custer Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

113 Comanche Rd Fort Meade, SD 57741
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Head specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Head's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Head

2.5
38 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
34%
34%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
61%
61%

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She made me feel uncomfortable and afraid.
I felt she was ws very unapproachable and condescending. Asking why I fidget,making it worse.I was nervous.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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Jun 10, 2024
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Belittling
She is rude. I struggle with weight and didn’t want to know what I weighed before I went in as I knew it woukd be a trigger and I wouldn’t be able to focus on my therapy. She absolutely did not understand and had no empathy whatsoever. I realize I need to face my fears but I need tools to do that and the rant she went on with me did not give me the tools I needed. Afterwards, I went into the restroom and cried for several minutes. I did not feel valued but instead I felt judged.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2022
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Was extremely judgmental after talking to me for 15 minutes...didnt listen & honestly didnt seem to care. was the worst experience ive ever had with a doctor. I do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Amber in Louisville, KY – Jan 23, 2019
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I have seen Dr. Head for a couple of years and have never felt belittled or unimportant when with her, as mentioned in other reviews. She is very professional and listened to me. She always answers my questions and is very encouraging in everything she says to me. I really like her and plan to continue with her for as long as I can.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Meridyth in Louisville, KY – Jul 19, 2017
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I had read the negative reviews right before my appointment with Dr. Head, and must say, I was concerned. After my first appointment, though, I felt she was professional, thorough in her medical history assessment, and seemed quite knowledgeable and capable. I plan to continue working with her and feel fortunate to have found her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jgw in Louisville, KY – Apr 11, 2017
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This woman needs to retire. Seriously. My first experience with a psychiatrist. She is very rude, belittling and impatient. She will even roll her eyes at you. I found myself asking HER how she is doing today. If you answer her questions differently than what she asked, she will say "that's not what I asked!!!" all of her questions just seem like she's not interested in you and going thru the motions. Trust me, don't waste your time or money on her. You feel worse leaving than when you came!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Louisville, KY – Mar 05, 2017
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I have seen her several times and each time I leave the office feelng worse than when I came in. She is condescending and judgemental. I feel like a burden to her. I gave her the benefit of the doubt the first couple times, but I would never recommend her to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Louisville, Ky – Jan 08, 2017
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Best interest of patient not kept in mind. Rather, preconceived notions seem to determine line of treatment and advice. Patients' individual needs seem to not be important. She "doesn't do paperwork."
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Louisville, KY – Dec 20, 2016
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i have never felt so degraded in my life. I paid over $150 to get seen by a so-called professional who I thought had my best interest at heart. instead, i saw a person who lived in a world of arrogance and judgement. She tried to shame me by bringing up sex life, weight, social drinking, nicotine (e cigarette), caffeine, and herbal medicines. How someone like this got any kind of medical degree is a disgrace. I felt more helpless walking out than i did walking in.I have so much more to say....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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megan in louisville ku – Dec 14, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Karen Head, MD is a psychiatrist in Fort Meade, SD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Louisville in 1990. She is affiliated with Monument Health Custer Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1990
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Black Hills HCS113 Comanche Rd Fort Meade, SD 57741
1

Practice

Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center800 Zorn Ave Louisville, KY 40206
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Monument Health Custer Hospital

    1220 Montgomery St
    Custer, SD 57730

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

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