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Dr. Jeffrey Rakofsky, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Rakofsky, MD

Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Rakofsky, MD is a psychiatrist in Atlanta, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

12 Executive Park Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30329
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3.7
12 ratings, 7 with a written review
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After 20 years of seeing various bipolar specialists, Dr. Rakofsky stands head and shoulders above any other doctor I've encountered. Thoughtful, kind, respectful, and exceptionally skilled in diagnosis and medication management, he treats the whole person, not just the illness. He contributes extensive research to Emory, giving him a profound expertise in the psychiatric conditions he treats. I trust him more than any other doctor I've ever known. You're in excellent hands if you're fortunate enough to have him as your doctor.
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
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Jill Jesperson – Mar 23, 2024
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Just a wonderful doctor !
Dr Rakofsky is a very smart, kind and caring doctor with patience. , he listens to me , explains everything in detail. I feel very blessed under his care ,definitely the best psychiatrist I ever seen!
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
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May 28, 2023
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I have been under his care for 10 years and he is excellent. The Emory Clinic saved my life, with a chronic dual diagnosis, it takes time to find the right medications and we worked through it together. He is genuine, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He is supportive, courteous and kind. I definitely recommend Dr. Rakofsky.
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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USA Swimmer, Atlanta GA – Sep 05, 2019
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Do NOT see this Doctor. He is terrible and ruined an opportunity for me to finally get my life back. I was misdiagnosed and given several different types of medication because he did not know what he was doing. He is arrogant and lacks empathy. Not a fit for someone battling for their life.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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G.Hyatt in Cumming, GA – Feb 16, 2019
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As a bipolar patient, I am grateful for Dr. R. He is expert, nonjudgemental, compassionate, and one of the best listeners I've ever met. He presents options, opinions (from experience and backed by research), I express my concerns, and we collaboratively devise a plan. I know I am in good hands bc he is respectful and caring and on top of his field: he brings up relevant research as it comes out, so that I have more tools to deal with my condition. I recommend Dr. R with the highest enthusiasm
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Atlanta – Dec 04, 2017
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I have been a patient for over 4 years, and have always had the best service with him . He wants you to be a part of your health plan and yet makes sure you are taken care of. If I ever have to call him for a question or concern, he gets back to me the same day, and helps me even get medicine put into my Pharmacy quicker than anyone else I've known. An amazing dr!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Jul 07, 2017
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I would not recommend this psychiatrist to friends nor enemies. I am currently in the process of appealing the 400 dollar bill from him. He is curt, judgmental and does not adhere to the APA Ethical Guidelines Section 1, "...providing competent medical care WITH COMPASSION and RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY AND RIGHTS."
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dallas, GA – Feb 15, 2017
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Dr. Jeffrey Rakofsky, MD is a psychiatrist in Atlanta, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emory University Hospital and Emory...read more

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  • Emory University

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Locations

Practice

Emory Medical Laboratory12 Executive Park Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30329
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(404) 712-5083

Practice

Office2004 Ridgewood Dr NE Ste 218 Atlanta, GA 30322
2
(404) 727-5157
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