Shankar Yalamanchili's Online Review Report Card

Recently treated my 14 year old son, hardly a geriatric patient, virtually. He did not consult us before changing him to a psych med he had been on twice before to no avail, but told the nurses he had parental consent. He then indicated that I refused all psych meds when I insisted to the nurses that my son SHOULD be taking those he was already prescribed. I made multiple requests to speak to him. Over a period of 3 days I did not speak to him virtually, in person or over the phone. My son even told him that he needed to talk to me about his meds. I am filing a complaint with our insurance and anyone else who can hold him accountable.

I have seen him twice in an inpatient setting. The first time, he completely misdiagnosed me and upped my antidepressant without any mood stabilizer (correct diagnosis is Bipolar Disorder). The second time he titrated me up on Lamictal way too quickly and I got the rash and had to discontinue it after being discharged. He does not listen at all. I honestly don't understand how he's still in practice.

I can not get my meds refilled. PLEASE HELP- CYMBALTA, KOLONIPON AND ADDERRAL SYLACAUGA PHARMACY THANKS

Extremely disappointed in this man. And any hospital employing him. Absolutely no communication from him with our family, he utilized no input from family or doctors about loved one’s medical history from UAB, and even blocked services at getting our loved one admitted to another hospital he is connected with. He definitely should not be trusted with your loved one. We will find proper medical treatment through our resources at UAB. ASK your hospital if he is employed by them. If so, don’t waste your time and especially your loved one’s health there.

We were told he was the psychiatrist for the hospital and treating an elderly member of our family. The member saw a picture of this man on a monitor and was told he was treating her. His lips never moved. He was asked to call the responsible caregiver (husband), He never contacted anyone about what was diagnosed and what we should do for proper health care. We would advise everyone to avoid this Dr. if at all possible.

I saw the other negative reviews and I couldn't believe what I was reading. My experience was the complete opposite. I thought that Dr. "Chili" was one of the best doctors I've ever met. He was so kind, friendly, had a great sense of humor, patient, and really helped explain things to me. He was very detailed about the medication that he prescribed me. He explained exactly what the medication was for and what the possible side effects could be. Whenever he asked me a question he gave me the feeling that he was actually interested in what I had to say and I felt like he was really listening to me. This was the best experience I have ever had with a doctor and I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

Mis-diagnosis, simply drugs people and takes their money. Do not use.

Mis-diagnosis, keeps patients in hospital for as long as possible, increase in medicines with no real need. DO NOT USE.

This man should NEVER be allowed to practice ANY kind of medicine/psychiatry. His inability to listen and communicate is EXTREMELY poor.He is not in touch with his patient and is very dismissive especially to the female gender. I would NEVER reccommend him to anyone no matter the circumstances. Currently he is working out of Brookwood Hospital Psychaitry Units. Don't go there if you need help. Grandview and even UAB is better suited to help patients. For Brookwood, it seems to be grasping at

If you don't need real help he is the man to see , a few years have past since my son has seen "Dr Chili " with no good results . I don't know how you can prescribe medicine after a 2 minute conversation, unless the doctor just does not care what is really going on with you