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Dr. Linden Schild, MD

Dr. Linden Schild, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Linden Schild, MD is a psychiatrist in Chester, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bon Secours Community Hospital and Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall. He is not accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

20 West Ave Ste 103 Chester, NY 10918
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schild

2.6
52 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Dr schild is very professional and caring. I've seen him for around 20 plus years.
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
  • Long wait times
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J.L. – Nov 04, 2023
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Initial appointment was very good. He was in time and there was no wait. Seems very thorough and knowledgeable. Was able to address my situation with ease and familiarity. Hopefully all future appointments go as well as the new patient. I’m happy he was able to take me on as a new patient. I would recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle G – Jul 30, 2021
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This man is worthless. He told my bipolar husband to go off meds without a plan and basically left him for dead. He constantly makes him wait for hours, but the icing on the cake is that he literally ghosted him for an appointment during this episode he directly caused. Do not go to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 09, 2020
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Horrible. Was on call for someone and he shouted at me over the phone. Shows how unstable and inept he really is.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Harry – Aug 19, 2020
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I am delighted to see the 1 star ratings because I now know I am not alone in my struggles. Large caseloads should not give Dr. Schild free rein to treat his patients with an utter lack of empathy and compassion, ESPECIALLY during a pandemic.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2020
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Dr Schild not only helped me through some of my most difficult times n continues to. He has made me feel like family. There is not one thing I can’t be afraid walking up in his office and tell him . I trust his certainly long n accomplished expertise in his field of this career. Yes the wait may be long but just think , it’s because he is that good n takes as many patients as possible he is only one man. Get in elsewhere all to hear the exact thing u were wanting a second opinion on.
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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Vincenza Esposito in New Windsor , NY – Nov 08, 2018
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I have been bringing my mother, who lives an hour away here for months. each visit, we walk in to find the appt time is delayed 1 hour. we check in every hour for 2-3 hours AFTER her appt time. 4 hours for a 10 min appointment is insane. Then he won't even call her prescriptions in for 2-3 days. wtf
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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are you serious in rock hill, NY – Sep 13, 2018
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If you don't mind waiting for 2-3 hours for your scheduled appointment you'll be fine here. It's quite exhausting and such a shame to have to wait so long because he really is a good psychiatrist. At least there are good movies playing in the waiting area.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2018
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He was the first and only doctor to really listen to me and work with me. I have that fact that everyone puts him down. He has a huge case load ND doesn't deserve to be talked about like this. I enjoy his company and his stories. He makes me feel comfortable enough to tell hm the truth about stuff so if you don't like the way he runs things go to another doctor. He in my eyes is a great guy and hasn't let me down yet!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Caitlin in Eldred NY – Jan 09, 2018
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I find it absolutely ridiculous that I have to wait over an hour for my scheduled appointments!!! Even when I am scheduled as “ the first appointment” of the day I have waited 45 min to over an hour!! And when I finally do get in his office he is more inclined to talk about himself. I think it’s time to find a new doctor!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Chester, NY – Oct 18, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Schild for more than 20 years. He is a well-educated, well-informed, highly knowledgeable clinician. He runs his own practice and works harder than any 3 drs combined! Be prepared to have some patience in his waiting room, as he does run behind often. His care is worth the wait. Thank you to his staff for always helping me, they have A LOT to deal with and always handle it with professionalism.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Middletown, NY – Apr 04, 2017
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The office is poorly run at best. Waiting for his arrival is quite the experience. Must be nice to run a business with such little consideration for the people waiting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Milford, PA – Mar 28, 2017
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There is a long wait time !! Once you are in the office he is attentive to your questions and concerns!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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washingtonville, ny – Sep 13, 2016
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Dr. Schilds really cares about his patients. He has good knowledge on what meds go with what diagnose and he doesn't over prescribed. He takes the time to ask u several questions about certain things, tries to determine his diagnose, regardless what you've been diagnosed before.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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D. Harriman in Monroe, NY – Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. Schild is one of the most thoughtful, caring, and insightful man. He has helped me so much. I am doing much better because of him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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former teacher & musican in Middletown, NY – Jul 06, 2016
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Honestly he has never diagnosed me with anything but continues to give me mess which is a dangerous practice. He also makes me wait for hours and doesn't seem to care about me at all
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dissatisfied Girl in Selkirk, NY – Jun 07, 2016
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Every appointment I go to, I end up seeing him at least 2 hours after my scheduled time. He talks more about himself than about his patients and honestly is no help whatsoever to my mental health outside of writing prescriptions without knowing anything about my symptoms. He is simply a drug vending machine and nothing more.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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MickeyKat in Chester, NY – Jun 07, 2016
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I love dr schilds yes he has long waits but he is kind and caring and has helped me slowly progress with my anxiety and my depression ive been dealing with.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Tiffany c in New hampton ny – Apr 15, 2016
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Dr. Schild misdiagnosed my son, put him on higher and higher doses of medication which not only exacerbated his illness but caused him to gain a lot of weight. Dr. Schild thinks very highly of himself and will tell you how wonderful he is. Just don't.
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
13 others found this helpful
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Unhappy mom in Goshen, NY – Feb 10, 2016
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Dr. Linden Schild, MD is a psychiatrist in Chester, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bon...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Lac Usc Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Boston University Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Brockton Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Practice

Unavail20 West Ave Ste 103 Chester, NY 10918
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 10:00am - 9:00pm
    • Tue: 10:00am - 9:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Directions
(845) 469-3621
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