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Dr. Sultan Lakhani, MD

Dr. Sultan Lakhani, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Sultan Lakhani, MD is a psychiatrist in Richmond, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1979. He is affiliated with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1510 N 28th St Ste 101 Richmond, VA 23223
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lakhani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lakhani

2.5
22 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Very unprofessional. I would give zero stars if i could. He sat and berated and belittled me for 45 minutes while i was CRYING because i didn't understand a very vague explanation he gave. Please do not seek his care if you are in a vulnerable state, or have trauma surrounding gaslighting. He will trigger you. It almost seemed as if he was TRYING to trigger an episode in me. It didn't work, which only seemed to aggravate him more.
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
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Dec 29, 2024
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I must be honest, he is really helping me. The other reviews are scary. But I really feel that he listens and understands where I’m coming from. He has been nothing but kind to me.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2023
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Do not go to him . He will not help you. He wants everyone on the streets
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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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mf – Nov 18, 2022
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One of the best.
I’ve been looking for you. My doctor retired last summer and I need help.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 02, 2022
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This guy is not friendly and attacked me at my last appt, that will be my very last appointment. He comes with a notorious reputation, caveat emptor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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DH – Jul 18, 2020
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I believe he has a lifetime of listening to depression and mental illnesses etc. and needs to think about retiring. He is only interested in his wardrobe, his family and his Temple. He no longer cares about the patients under his care. He was a caring psychiatrist about fifteen years ago. But time, age and a lifetime of listening to mental illnesses has caused him to shut down. Now money has taken over his goal in life and patients come last in his list of priorities. I will be looking for a new
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Dr. Lakhani is a wonderful, patient doctor who listens to my needs, takes my concerns seriously, and has provided me with my medications as needed and recommended to me a wonderful Therapist as well. I am extremely happy to have them both as my mental health team! Highly recommended.
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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Beth Wade in Richmond, VA – Nov 22, 2017
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My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's by a neurologist who could not give medication for her depression. We started seeing Dr. Lakhani and found him to be very helpful, especially in letting us know what to expect next as the disease progressed.
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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Midlothian, VA – Aug 16, 2017
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2nd visit with Dr. Lakhani and he was very rude. He didn't like that I had to stop a medication that was causing me horrible side affects and he got really mad and accused me of treating myself. He got really short with me, pretty much wrote a prescription and threw me out. Said "come back in two months". I will be finding another doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Richmond, VA – Jul 26, 2017
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Spent less than 10 minutes with my mother who has Alzheimers and asked her only a few obvious questions and got billed for almost $300. Anyone, even one without a medical degree, could have performed the analysis to confirm her memory was gone. He is somewhat arrogant and does not provide any information to the family. My impression is that he is running a good scam with the care facilities by charging a large fee for little meaningful service and of course passing that overcharge to insurance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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j c in Ashland va – Jul 24, 2016
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He is homophobic and not interested in the well-being or how his patient actually felt.
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
7 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Sultan Lakhani provides an array of mental health services on behalf of the Bon Secours Medical Group. Working with nurse practitioner Paula Allocca, PhD, PMHNP, Dr. Lakhani and the Bon Secours Behavioral Health Group offer a singular focus on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
  • Psychiatry

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  • Dept Of Psychiatry Mcv Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • John's Hopkins

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Addiction Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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