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Dr. Richard Corelli, MD

Dr. Richard Corelli, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Corelli, MD is a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford Hospital and El Camino Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

943 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telehealth available

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Dr. Corelli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Corelli

4.0
69 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Telehealth
Very, very good. I have been working with Dr. Corelli for over 20 years. My diagnosis is major depression. He has supported me through a change in careers, a miscarriage, the death of a parent, and many other life events. Dr. Corelli's approach is to listen more than talk. This approach works for me. It honors who I am. Dr. Corelli is not trying to change me. He is helping me to understand myself better so I can understand my feelings in, prepare for, or avoid certain situations. Dr. Corelli is empathetic, and has helped me to become more empathetic with others. Dr. Corelli is not cold at all; I think he is simply a bit shy.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 17, 2024
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Caring, understanding psychiatrist.
I was ~ 42 when I met Dr Corelli. He didn't speak much and I grew extensively in my personal life and continued an incredibly successful career. I'm now 70 years young and need to connect with him again.
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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Sylvia Amendola – Jul 25, 2022
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Most of the time he doesn’t say anything and pretends to listen/ take notes. At first I used to think that he’s a good listener and note taker but he kept making mistake about the medication I was on for more than one time! (Which I find it to be a dangerous and concerning mistake for a medical professional that patients should trust!) Furthermore when he talks he is mean and insulting. In my last session he told me that “no one cares about how you look” and “you’re not the worst patient Ive ever seen, there are worse than you” and “you are a lost patient, your only hope is your sense of humor” . After these abusive and insulting quotes I decided to end my treatment with him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2021
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I am baffled by positive reviews about talk therapy. He makes you come in once a week and sits there silent while you talk, offering NO insight. maybe even sleeping with his eyes open. how can one tell? total rubbish. switched to actual therapist with actual techniques. Doing their job. what a scam he runs.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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sister margaret in Palo Alto, CA – Mar 31, 2016
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In less than one minute, I explained my desperation to Dr. Corelli, asking if he could help me. He then asked me if I heard his instructions about filling out paperwork and refused to answer my question. Knowing I am paying cash for an appointment, I will not be paying for lack of compassion in a desperate time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
21 others found this helpful
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Jennifer in San Jose, CA – Feb 05, 2016
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I tried to make an appointment with Dr Corelli. He sent me a large amount of paperwork to fill out ahead of time, including the top half of a claim form (which, as a physician myself, I have never made a patient fill out). He also required me to sign a statement that I would pay his full rate of $150/hr for every missed/cancelled appointment for which he did not receive a week's advance notice. I didn't sign it, so he wrote me back a tersely worded email refusing to accept me as a patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
23 others found this helpful
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Sean B in Half Moon Bay, CA – Jan 23, 2016
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Terrific experience, and ongoing. I've been w Dr Corelli for about 6 years- originally to help me stop making stupid choices (I have) and now to stay on track. I never had therapy before and was surprised how little Corelli spoke- he mostly gave small prompts- which I needed in order to make my own decisions and understand consequences. I know nothing about Corelli, and this made it surprisingly easy to be honest and confident. Corelli's great. I can't recommend him or his style any higher.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
18 others found this helpful
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Kristen K in San Francisco, CA – Dec 30, 2015
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recommended for talk therapy. Does not specialize in psychopharmacology.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Dec 25, 2015
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Dr. Corelli's training, insight and skilled ability at honing in on not only my initial diagnosis, but also key issues needing addressed, has opened up a new world for me; one I never thought existed. Through weekly psychotherapy, and compliance on my end, we've been able to work through both the minor issues, and the initial breakthroughs of self discovery that has helped me succeed in not only personal life, but also, life. I would recommend him to any adult seeking the aforementioned.
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
11 others found this helpful
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David Price in Daly City, CA – Dec 23, 2015
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I have seen Dr. Correlli for over six months. Through weekly therapy and medication he has helped me manage my symptoms of bipolar significantly. His manner is taciturn, but I find the results very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Half Moon Bay, CA – Dec 22, 2015
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I highly recommend Dr. Corelli for his careful attention to his patient care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Columbia, MO – Dec 20, 2015
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I see Dr. Corelli since about 5 years ago. During this time, I think the psychotherapy sessions with him helped me a lot in dealing with my condition. Dr. Corelli is very helpful in giving me feedback about my experiences and I feel that I can trust him in sharing my thoughts and feelings.
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
9 others found this helpful
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M. A. in Palo Alto, CA – Dec 20, 2015
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Dr. Corelli is the first psychiatrist I have seen so I do not have any experience with other doctors with which to compare. In my experience, he is very insightful and thoughtful and often helps me see things with a new perspective.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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San Carlos, CA – Dec 20, 2015
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He has helped me immensely with my social anxiety.
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
8 others found this helpful
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David in San Mateo, CA – Dec 20, 2015
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care philosophy

Congratulations on being named one of US News and World Report's 'Top Doctors'. US News and World Report 2012 Richard J. Corelli, M.D. Top Psychiatrists There are 996 top psychiatrists on the list of U.S. News Top Doctors. These physicians were...read more

biography

I am a board-certified Stanford trained adult psychiatrist in practice for over 35 years. I provide compassionate, empathic and knowledge based care. Together, we will gain insight and knowledge about you and where your strengths and conflicts...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Addiction Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

  • Counseling

  • Psychology

  • Addiction Psychology

  • Adult Development & Aging Psychology

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Medical Psychology

  • Women's Health Psychology

  • Clinical Psychology

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Student Health

  • Psychotherapy

  • Clinical Pharmacology

  • Pharmacotherapy

  • Behavioral Medicine

  • Women's Counseling

  • Psychological Trauma

  • Eating Disorders

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  • Stanford Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1975

  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975

  • Manhattan College

    Undergraduate School, 1970

  • C.g. Jung Institute Of San Francisco

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Practice

Office943 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 326-1915

Practice

Office700 Mill St Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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(650) 326-1915
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