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Dr. Carol Paras, MD

Dr. Carol Paras, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Carol Paras, MD is a psychiatrist in Pearl River, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1978. She is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1 Blue Hill Plz Lbby Level Pearl River, NY 10965

Make an Appointment

(845) 536-9700

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Paras specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Paras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paras

4.7
26 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr Paras is knowledgeable, compassionate, and direct. She helps me more than anyone I've worked with. I highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mahwah, NJ – Nov 30, 2017
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I sit here and think "who would recommend their psychiatrist" to someone??? I am a stable, Mom of 3, wife to a busy popular Doctor husband who lost my mom suddenly. I was a practicing RN. When my Mom died... I had a 2, 4, and 7 year old. My life was a story book fantasy. Until the magic carpet was ripped from under me. I will never go back to where I was before dr. Paras helped me. I don't even know how I found her. I wish I could recommend her to everyone. But I selfishly want her for myself
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
2 others found this helpful
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Susan Greisberg in Blauvelt NY – Sep 04, 2016
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Dr. Paras is a very knowledgeable doctor who cares deeply for her patients well being. She stays current on the latest research in her field. She combines talk therapy with medication and is very conservative in her approach.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jenn in New City, NY – Sep 04, 2016
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Dr. Paras saved my life! You could not see a better psychiatrist..
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
2 others found this helpful
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Carly in Dumont Nj – Sep 02, 2016
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Dr. Paras saved my adolescent with careful evaluation, and interventions, patience and superior psychotherapy treatment. My daughter is now a successful college student, thriving, social and no longer depressed. Dr. Paras prescribes medications very carefully, and in low doses. She was a godsend to our family!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Anna in New City – Sep 02, 2016
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Dr. Paras is 'old school'. She really spends time with patients. More importantly, she is thoughtful in assessing need for medication works with patient to prescribe. I like a more conservative approach because so many medications have side effects. She is patient and patient-centered, something I believe all doctors should have specific training in! With the medications I have been prescribed, Dr. Paras uses abundance caution in dosage (both increasing and decreasing meds)!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Margaret J in Nanuet, NY – Feb 16, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Carol Paras, MD is a psychiatrist in Pearl River, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1978. She is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Ny Hospital Cornell

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983

  • Yale University

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Greenwich Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Dispatch Health Medical PC1 Blue Hill Plz Lbby Level Pearl River, NY 10965
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