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Dr. Shawn Allen, MD

Dr. Shawn Allen, MD

Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Shawn Allen, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

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200 Varick St New York, NY 10014
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2.5
8 ratings, 8 with a written review
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MHTA
Dr. Allen treats the young adult patients on our psych ward. He is wonderful. He makes time for each and every patient. He is thorough, empathetic and friendly to both coworkers and patients. We need more doctors like Dr. Allen!
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
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MHTA – Sep 15, 2024
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Do not recommend
I briefly spoke to Mr Allen and he was supposed to talk to me afterwards. He did not speak to me as he stated he would. He falsified statements big time! I do not recommend him.
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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Do not recommend at all! – Jun 03, 2024
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This doctor almost killed my boyfriend. He completely stopped his benzodiazipine medication for his severe anxiety and he was on the medication for a long time. I am a nurse and told him you can't do that, there is a high chance of seizure and even death which every reputable physician would know. He responded that I didn't go to med school and that I didn't know what I was talking about. My boyfriend suffered with severe anxiety and on his way to the bathroom dropped to the floor having a violent seizure from the withdrawals. Called an ambulance and they got him stable and luckily he was okay. Dr Allen should be held accountable and lose his license. He should NOT be treating physicians!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 05, 2020
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This doctor is so high on himself that it's not even funny. He almost killed my boyfriend by refusing to continue his prescription for Ativan, that he has been on for years! I am a nurse and know that when being on a benzodiazipine long term, you can't wean too fast or stop abruptly otherwise, there is a high chance you can have a seizure or even worse death! My boyfriend had a bad seizure and ended up in the hospital! Lucky he wasn't alone when he had it! He feels he's superior to everyone and that he knows everything! He needs to be fired!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2020
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This doctor is a sick perv! He asked me on my first visit for DEEP details about my intimate life. I said how is this related to my evaluation? Then he responded that, "I could have an intimate related mental illness". I left his office IMMIDATELY! By intimate I do mean by $ex. Sorry it wouldn't let me say it on here. PLEASE LADIES STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR! HIS MEDICAL LICENSE SHOULD BE REVOKED!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2020
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He is caring, empathetic and open to patient feedback. The best doctor I’ve ever had. Has a sense of humor, too. :)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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This doctor retaliated against me when I expressed concerns to his clinic director about the quality of the care I was receiving from him. He failed to acknowledge and respect a medical diagnosis from the Social Security Administration. He failed to issue Patient Summaries at the conclusion of each outpatient visit.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 26, 2018
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I'ts hard to find a careing, calm,down too, earth Dr. Who treats you, like a patient Not a NUMBER. DR.Allen is one of those Dr's who does care. ;) ;) ;) ;) :;)
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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j Szabo in Bay Shore, NY – Dec 25, 2016
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Dr. Shawn Allen, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2007. He is affiliated...read more

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Project Renewal200 Varick St New York, NY 10014
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(212) 620-0340
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