Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD
Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD is a psychiatrist in Chandler, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samuel has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
2.5 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (40 reviews)
Practice
333 N Dobson Rd Chandler, AZ 85224Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Samuel specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Samuel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samuel
2.5
40 ratings, 18 with a written review
| 5 star | 35% | 35% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 star | 55% | 55% |
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Unprofessional, very unacceptable behavior from a psychiatrist
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
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Kelly Moore – Sep 13, 2023
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Absolutely I can Dr. Samuel, is the BEST!
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No results
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William R. Laverty, III – Sep 12, 2022
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Patient
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
3 others found this helpful
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Tammy Snead – Aug 21, 2022
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On our second visit, Dr. Samuel berated my husband and me because I asked a question and was told not to interrupt. He walked out of the room and his NP (also his wife) proceeded to give us a lecture about interrupting the doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2019
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I was taken off a medication that I have been On for several years for my anxiety cold turkey. The medicine can cause death and I was given another medication that did not work. I am currently having the with drawl symptoms and I wanted to let them know. I have been calling For three days and even emailed the doctor and have not been contacted back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
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Aug 21, 2018
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MY NAMES IS MICHELLE ANDERSON, DR. SAMUEL HAS BEEN SEEING MY GRANDSON JOHN OVER 5 YEARS, HE WASN'T TALKING AT ALL, JOHN HAS HAD A FEW PROBLEMS DR. SAMUEL DID NOT GIVE UP, JOHN IS TALKING NOW AND DOING WELL, WE ARE GOING TO STILL SEE HIM IN NORTH CAROLINA, IT IS WORTH THE 4 HOUR DRIVE. I THANK GOD FOR PUTTING DR. SAMUEL IN OUR LIVES, FROM THE BEGINNING DR. SAMUEL HAD FAITH THAT JOHN WOULD IMPROVE.. HE IS A KEEPER! I GIVE HIM 10 STARS.
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
No results
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MICHELLE ANDERSON in Thomaston – Nov 09, 2017
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By doing a quick search via google, its easy to conclude this "doctor" and his "practice" are not only lacking in the common decency department, but are just an embarassment to the field of medicine in general. I have attempted to give them the benefit of the doubt for about a year now (though granted, simply because my original psychiatrist retired and i needed a new one immediately) and time and time again, its been proven my time has simply been wasted.
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
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Liz Yockman in Macon, GA – Aug 24, 2017
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Let me remind you that this is a behavioral health facility and the patients should be treated accordingly knowing that. We drove an HOUR to get there, waited OVER TWO HOURS, and when I asked to speak to the manager, I waited an additional 30 mins only to be told BY DR SAMUEL to leave or he would CALL THE POLICE on us. a 5 year old, get real, this place is a JOKE, unless you are just looking for PILLS -- not TREATMENT look elsewhere, you WILL be waiting HOURS though and possibly threatened!!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dallas, TX – Jul 17, 2017
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Dr Samuel is an excellent choice for psychiatry. 5 yrs he has treated my family and I dont know where I would be without 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
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Rubin Everidge III in Forsyth, Ga – May 03, 2017
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Dr. Samuel is a caring concerned, and attentive doctor, whoms top priority is the health and happiness of his patients. I have been a patient of his almost 10 years and can literally say "he gave me a second chance at life". Not only am I forever greatful for his persistent determination to make a positive and profound difference in his patients life, my family is as well. I would recommend anyone who is in need of a wonderful Doctor!!!!
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gina Collier in Gray, Ga. – Apr 18, 2017
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Dr.Samuel Samuel is a great Doctor, and his staff is amazing! Easy to find and a great facility!
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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Dublin, GA – Apr 06, 2017
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I went for Anxiety&Depression. I was at my 2nd appt at 9:45 and at 11:45 I found out he wasn't even there. On top of it, I had to pay a copay of $100 and take a DT which I've never had to do... I've seen psychiatrists since I was 7. Between my two appts I was put on a suboxone plan. I only take Effextor and Xanax. I've never been an addict and that was offensive. He has too many patients. Two waiting rooms. Buzzers. One practicing Dr. I don't recommend unless you can dedicate your day to it
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Griffin, GA – Mar 29, 2017
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Very poor time management. Plan on waiting 2+ hours per visit. He's the only doctor in the office seeing too many patients per day. Bad service.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Orlando, FL – Jan 24, 2017
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Will give a 2 question, 2 minute (non) evaluation. Will not assess patients. Will not review records towards the (non) assessment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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AlanFresco SinRopa in Columbus, GA – Nov 04, 2016
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Comes across at first as caring but he took my child cold turkey (his admitted mistake) off of a medication that could have caused her great harm. He thinks VERY highly of himself. You DO NOT have a say about yourself or your child's treatment. It is his way or the highway, literally. You wait for HOURS to see him/nurse practitioner. Once had to go twice & between the drive time & wait time it took 8, yes I said 8, hours to get my child's Rx's. His office staff is inept. DO NOT GO THERE!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Warner Robins, GA – Sep 15, 2016
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I would not recommend this dr to anyone. He is very rude, and only wants to medicate. The staff are not trained in billing and you can never get anyone to help, i.e. office manager, etc.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Upset Mother in Macon, GA – Aug 17, 2016
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Wait time is always 2hrs+. He poly drugs with severe side effects. I developed parkonsonism symptoms. I told him I wanted to stop the meds because of the side effects. He told me if I stopped taking any of the meds, he would no longer see me as a patient.
What went well
No results
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
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Macon, GA – Jun 27, 2016
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Office waiting room time exceeds two hours consistently. Dr. Samuel has so many patients that he never seems to have any idea who I am or why I'm there. I don't feel like he spends enough time with me, asks enough questions or if available to answers questions. I'm rushed in and rushed out. He will not prescribe medicine for more than one month at the time.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
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Macon, Georgia – Jan 21, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Samuel to family and friends is 2.5 out of 5
About Me
biography
Dr. Samuel is Board Certified in the Specialty of General Adult Psychiatry,and the Sub-Specialty of Pediatric (C & A) Psychiatry (ABPN). Dr. Samuel also holds two additional Sub-Specialty Board Certifications in Addiction Medicine (ABPM), and in...read morePsychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency HospitalBeth Isreal Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2008Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
Fellowship Hospital, 2008Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2008St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center At St Lukes Division
Fellowship Hospital, 2008Upstate Medical University
Residency Hospital, 2004Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2001North East London Hospitals, England.
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Psychiatry
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Practice
Vitalis333 N Dobson Rd Chandler, AZ 85224
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81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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