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Dr. Lawrence Kelmenson, MD

Dr. Lawrence Kelmenson, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Kelmenson, MD is a psychiatrist in Cold Spring, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine in 1985. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

3590 Route 9 Cold Spring, NY 10516

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(845) 216-1393

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
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  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Kelmenson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kelmenson

3.8
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
17%
17%

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Terrible Doctor
I would never recommend this doctor. My loved one saw him years ago and needs help again, but he never called back. I personally called three times, leaving messages twice. No response. I finally convinced my loved one to call, and they also left a message saying they needed help. Still nothing. What kind of doctor ignores a patient in need? Absolutely terrible!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Apr 03, 2025
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remember me? Roxanne alton miss you
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
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roxanne alton in liverpool, NY – Aug 14, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Kelmenson for about 15 years. He ha prescribed meds for a sleep disorder and depression. Dr. Kelmenson not only prescribed medications that have changed my life for the better, but makes sure I reduced them when necessary. He also pointed out that I should not be on all the meds that my neurologist had me on. I have been reducing medications for the last few years and feel so much better. He has always kept me on the minimum dosage of meds.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ann Onimus in New York – Feb 25, 2018
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Totally flabbergasted by my experience with Dr. Kelmenson. He literally is a Psychiatrist that does not believe in mental illness. He told me that mental illness is a social construct, and that there are no links to genetics and mental illness. He also stated that taking anti-depressants had a placebo effect and nothing more in 99% of cases. As someone who studied psychology in school and has been on medication of over 12 years, I am disturbed. Do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 07, 2017
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I'd only recommend Dr. Kelmenson to someone with a very mild problem who can still work full time & function normally. He doesn't believe in mental illness AT ALL. He believes it's a social construct - that all so-called mentally ill people are actually fine & don't realize it. He just wasn't hearing me about the severity of my disorder. I had a feeling he wouldn't back me up if I needed to prove I'm disabled. He was very sweet, but he didn't get me at all. I didn't fit into his theories.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2017
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I saw Dr. Kelmenson weekly for over a year. He's very nice, awkwardly funny and listens plus he remembers everything which is great. However, I stopped going to him because he doesn't keep records (which I needed for disability and was denied because of that) and because I felt like it is out of touch with the real world. I felt like I needed to waste time on the basics so he really had no advice to offer me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Hopewell Junction, NY – Sep 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

combination of psychotherapy and medication management tailored to meet each patient's particular needs

  • 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.

  • State University Of New York At Binghamton

    Undergraduate School

  • New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Suny Dwnstate M C College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Suny Downstate Medical Center

    Medical School, 1985
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Practice

Office3590 Route 9 Cold Spring, NY 10516
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