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Dr. Samuel Etchie, MD

Dr. Samuel Etchie, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Etchie, MD is a psychiatrist in La Mesa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Etchie has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Ibadan School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and Paradise Valley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

7200 Parkway Dr Ste 109 La Mesa, CA 91942
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(619) 303-8363

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Etchie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Etchie

2.1

26 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
23%
23%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
69%
69%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
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Ann Alonzi – Feb 23, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Mental patient – Jun 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Julie Phelps – Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Lola57 – Feb 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Nov 21, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sebrina L. Biscardi in San Diego, CA – Jan 13, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Erin Harding Jones in Alpine, Ca. – Apr 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego – Dec 19, 2017
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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 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego – Aug 24, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alpine, CA – May 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa in San Diego, CA – Nov 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thereazonusmile in San Diego, CA – Sep 01, 2016
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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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
John I in La Mesa, CA – Apr 14, 2016
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Dr. Samuel Etchie, MD is a psychiatrist in La Mesa, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Etchie has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Ibadan...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Ibadan School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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Locations

Practice

Samuel O T Etchie MD Inc.7200 Parkway Dr Ste 109 La Mesa, CA 91942
1

Practice

John W. Allen M.D.7200 Parkway Dr Ste 113 La Mesa, CA 91942
2
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center/Sdri6645 Alvarado Rd San Diego, CA 92120
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Paradise Valley Hospital

    2400 E 4th St
    National City, CA 91950
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Rd
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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