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Dr. Parkavi Chellappa, MD

Dr. Parkavi Chellappa, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Parkavi Chellappa, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Madurai Medical College in 2001. She is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

4024 Stirrup Creek Dr Durham, NC 27703
Telehealth available

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Dr. Chellappa's Reviews

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3.5
8 ratings, 6 with a written review
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This is years after the fact, but I saw her when I was a teenager and she went off on me for 'blaming other people' when I was being abused. I have lasting trauma now as an adult and she didn't take her time to listen or understand my situation, and spoke in very harsh ways to what was essentially a child. It's been a decade and I'm still pretty disgusted and I don't think anyone should be spoken to that way, nevermind children or adolescents.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 11, 2024
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Parkavi’s arrogance hinders her ability to listen and treat patients effectively. She is so focused on wanting to be right, she has much difficulty taking in information that contradicts her views. Little empathy for patients and parents. She just doesn’t get it and has no insight to that fact. Avoid if an option for you.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2020
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God's gift that I was able to get to know Dr. Chellappa. What a doctor! my child is in best hands. He is doing great and this is the first time, we were able to enjoy with my child.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 26, 2019
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Our family has been using Dr. Chellappa’s services for almost three years. Throughout our time, she has shown to be a caring professional, who values the mental health of her patients. For us, she has worked hard to find the minimum amount of prescription medication required, to achieve a functional balance. Overall, she does not over medicate and, more importantly, is willing to work and address parent’s medicinal concerns.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Ricky Martinez in Fayetteville, NC – Dec 03, 2017
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Great doctor who takes time to review your health problems. She took care of my child as if her own and has good bed side manners. I would recommend her to any one who has child with autism or any other mental health issues.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Carla in Atlanta, GA – Feb 12, 2017
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Dr. Chelappa is socially inept and barely understands psychology. She simply collects data from patients and judges them harshly through lack of self-control over her body language. She will weigh you and judge you for gaining weight. Strongly do not recommend her services if you actually care about your mental health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Michael in Durham NC – Jan 05, 2017
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About Me

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At Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare we have a diverse, talented and experienced group of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, LCSWs and clinicians educated in a multitude of areas, including mental health, nutrition,...read more

biography

Parkavi Chellappa, MD - Psychiatrist

Dr. Chellappa received her MD from Madurai Medical College in Madurai, India, and is board certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has been treating clients...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Cardiff

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Government Rajaji Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • Madurai Medical College

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Practice

Veritas Collaborative4024 Stirrup Creek Dr Durham, NC 27703
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(919) 908-9730
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