Uma G Devi's Online Review Report Card

I used to go to Dr. Devi from middle school through high school. I am in my mid twenties now and am finally writing this review. I had a horrible experience with her. She is not warm, friendly, compassionate, or empathetic. It seemed like I was a burden to her. She pushed medication on me, and as a young teenager I didn't know the right questions to ask, so I just went along with it. She prescribed strong medications without explanation, especially of the side effects. It was horrible. Some of the medications made me gain a lot of weight, made me lethargic , and more. People around me began to tell me that i was acting like a zombie. My Senior year of highschool, i told her I was depressed and i didn't know why, i just couldn't come out of the darkness i was in. She said that didn't make sense. She kept asking me why i was depressed, she wanted to know the reason. She told me that people don't just get depressed for no reason. She made me feel like something was wrong with me for feeling this way without having an exact explanation. That was the last straw for me. I stood up in the middle of the session and left. I never went back and she never contacted me again. It was truly weird and I'm really surprised she has any positive reviews at all.

Dr. Devi has been treating me ever since I was 11 and I can say her experience in treating mental disorders and autism is extraordinary. I have yet to finish my neuropsychological testing here in Costa Rica, which she ordered, to get the results of what is wrong with me.

From experience it seems this doctor does not care much about her patients, and just wants to sign a prescription pad. Don't expect anything past the 15 min time slot, and don't expect an ounce of compassion from this person. I cannot give 0 or negative stars...

Been seeing her for almost three years and she never knew what medicine to give me. Every visit was a new dose or a different medication. Every few months she’d diagnose me with something new. This happened for three years. I am truly disappointed that I’ve wasted 3 years of my life with no improvement, just more confusion. She’s very clueless and scatterbrained. Don’t waste your time because they will make sure you do waste your time.

Our family has seen Dr. Devi for many years. She was very gentle in application of medicine. She was very flexible and responsive to feedback on medicines that were working or not working. Her staff has always followed up with us. She has always shown compassion not just to her patients from my family but to the rest of the family as well. She recognizes that her patients live in ecosystems are family and school and work and is interested in how all of these interact to best serve her patients. I am grateful that we found her. How she works really works with my family. I see other reviews that are a little bit negative. And I would like to remind all readers that different people look for different things and a provider. What One person loves another person might hate. But if you are looking for a psychiatrist for your children or for yourself please consider Dr. Davy and what she has to offer. She may be the right match for you. You might want something different. And it’s OK if you have to try out multiple doctors before you find the right one for you and your needs. we have always felt heard and cared for at this office and I am grateful for her service to multiple family members.

It may seem odd to be rating Dr Devi after so many years since she was my psychiatrist, but I am now in graduate school studying psychology and the memories of the time when she was my Dr have resurfaced. When I was 15, Dr Devi quickly diagnosed me with having Bi Polar. She did not speak to me much about what was going on with me internally, instead referring to my parents. I then was prescribed to Lithum for the following 3-4 years. I am not Bi Polar, an have brought this up with other therapists and psychiatrists since- all who are completely confused as to what I was diagnosed this. Those years transition out of high school to bring out in the work, learning how to be an adult are a haze to me. I constantly fell asleep in class as a result, gained 15 Ibs, deep depression set is, and I could barely remember anything. This took a massive toll on me, and as a result, caused more trauma and fear of doctors. The fact that I was still a minor and Dr Devi so quickly prescribed a heavy drug like this is unethical. She didn’t take the time to properly assess me, and caused much more harm than good. I worry about other children and teenagers she has treated in this way. Since that time, I have remained in therapy. I am 33 years old and in my mid twenties, through working with an ethics therapist and psychiatrist, the realization came that I had PTSD from early childhood. It took me awhile to ever see a psychiatrist again after the experience with her. I suggest you be careful when consulting with her, understand her full evaluation of the presenting symptoms, the side effects and ask questions if you’re uneasy about the recommended medication. Too many psychiatrists take advantages of clients for the sake of profit- either not spending suffice my time to assess in order to increase client intake and make money from the pharmaceutical industry. I should also add- when a psychiatrist makes a diagnosis and you are using insurance- the diagnosis is the only way insurance companies will accept and profit. That diagnosis stays on your medical record forever. As a result of Dr Devi’s negligence, this will always be part of my history.

I was told out of the blue that she would not be seeing me anymore without any reason or referral. I moved recently but have been going to appointment via video chat. I was given a 30 day refill for my meds and was told goodbye. Again no reason just I need to see someone local and goodbye. I wasn't even told this by the doctor but by the office staff. I'm looking into filling a lawsuit because of this. If you want to go to someone that will abandon you for no reason and without a referral to another doctor go here.

I love this office so much. Dr. Devi is patient and kind. I really feel like she is listening to me and responding with insightful feedback. The staff is SO helpful with any follow up issues and truly go above and beyond to help you access care.

Dr. Devi has been medicating me for my anxitey now for 3 years. She usually spends about 15-20 min. each appt. with me. She has always been fine around me, not sure why others are negative saying she doesn't smile or is rude. I'm very pleased with her as my Psych.

She prescribed a medication for me that ended up causing some serious anxiety issues. When I brought it up to her at the next session, she flat out denied that the medication had any side effects, then prescribed me an anti-anxiety medication to take with the medication that caused the issue. I've stopped taking both medications because they did more harm than good and I've been taking a different medication that I've taken for years without any major issues. When I told her that I didn't want to take that first medication anymore she kept trying to talk me out of quitting despite me telling her about several occasions when none of the effects that the medication had had on me had been what was originally intended.