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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Appareddy, MD is a psychiatrist in Chattanooga, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities Parkridge Medical Center and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Tri-Star Psychiatric Services

6918 Shallowford Rd Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37421
Telehealth available

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(423) 499-6165

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Appareddy specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Appareddy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Appareddy

2.3

40 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
28%
28%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
63%
63%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
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
Donnia.B – Mar 29, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 22, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
April – Jun 22, 2022
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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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Varonaca Howington – Mar 30, 2022
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
W – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 02, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Donna – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steven Giovo in Trenton – Jan 11, 2018
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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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chris Rozema in Chattanooga, TN – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael in Chattanooga, TN – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
18 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christina C. in Dalton, GA – Apr 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. S. in Chattanooga, TN – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chattanooga, TN – Jun 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
J R in Crossville, TN – Jun 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Owen in Chattanooga, TN – May 10, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
April in Rossville, Ga – Feb 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Appareddy is triple Board Certified in: Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.  She has been practicing medicine since 1982.  Currently she has a full time practice at 6918 Shallowford Road, Suite 200, Chattanooga,...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Residency Hospital

  • Osmania Medcial College Ntr Uhs

    Internship Hospital
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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Psychiatry
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Locations

Tri-Star Psychiatric Services

Tri-Star Psychiatric Services6918 Shallowford Rd Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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