Stephen V Sobel Inc

Editorial review from Citysearch

It boggles the mind to read so many negative reviews for one of the country's umost elite, most knowledgeable, most in tune with the latest cutting edge research, treatments, and medications.I have had many bad experiences with psychiatrists. Some who will write whatever script they think you wanted. Some who treat your brain like their own personal chemistry set. And some who don't listen that the negative side effects outweigh any benefit you might getting. He is the best psychiatrist. To the point where I actually have faith in the specialty after being jaded.
He respected my horrific...

Posted by by alisonl1359957402 at Citysearch on December 10, 2013. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Excellent Mental Health Care

Average Rating

100

I hightly recommend Dr. Sobel. I didn't know any doctors in the area and found Dr. Sobel in the Yellow Pages. I don't regret one minute. He does not 'baby' his patients, however, there is good dose of empathy mixed in with the discussions. If you're looking for someone to sit and agree with you and say 'Poor Baby' he isn't the one. I get my feelings hurt easily and quickly 'got over myself' as I sought out changes in my life from postpartem depression, molestation as a child, or life difficulties in general. He returns his own phone calls on a regular basis. His office manager is a...

Posted by by Denise Buccola at Citysearch on February 01, 2011. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Cold, degrading

Average Rating

20

MY OPINION: Seems knowledgeable, but did not spend enough time with me to really get anywhere. Saw him for several years and never got comfortable speaking to him. Appointments are always a very rushed 10 minutes (but he is always on time). I dreaded going to appointments, made me feel worse than before I saw him. I felt belittled and degraded at appointments. Very cold, borderline rude. Did not take the time to really understand my problems. Perhaps he is better at instructing other doctors. Terrible bedside manner. If you want help, go somewhere else. PS if you are obese, you...

Posted by by Minchia1 at Citysearch on December 26, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Short Man Syndrome?

Average Rating

20

This is my fifth psychiatrist over the course of my life and I can undoubtedly say that he is BY FAR THE WORST! He was short with me (pardon th pun), too apathetic, and possessed an overall unprofessional/doctor-like demeanor. He only offered a handfull (3 to be specific) of options regarding how to treat my anxiety symptoms, leaving much to be desired. Spend your hard-earned money and time elsewhere and see a real professional, not Dr. Sobel.

Pros

+ Knowledgeable

Cons

- Short...tempered, overpriced, poor bedside manners

Posted by by taurean7 at Citysearch on July 05, 2010. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Worth Traveling A Distance For

Average Rating

100

Quickly identified effective treatment and a cognitive behavioral therapist for my challenging, untreated bipolar disorder. He essentially saved my life. Spends as much time as needed; is very punctual, returns calls promptly, and is effici...

Posted by by Guest G. at Judy's Book on April 22, 2010. Brought to you by Judy's Book.