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Dr. MacKenzie Varkula, DO

Dr. MacKenzie Varkula, DO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. MacKenzie Varkula, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Beachwood, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

3690 Orange Pl Ste 430 Beachwood, OH 44122
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varkula

3.6
14 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Competent and empathetic
Dr. Varkula helped me tremendously when I was hospitalized. She really listens to you and genuinely wants her patients to improve. I'm forever grateful for how she listened and advocated for me when I was at my lowest.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2025
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Been going to her since I was young and now a college graduate. I can thank her for that because without someone who listens, helps and is able to prescribe the right medication I’d have never made it through school. She’s great! (As noted, the office staff could be nicer and more efficient)
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 25, 2022
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Dr Varkula tried to be both med management and therapist but was clearly not competent at either. When our child’s condition worsened, she avoided seeing us and said she was only responsible for meds. She then tried to have our child removed from us and locked in a facility out of state. Thank goodness the social worker stood up and said we were not the problem. Our child went to a new doctor and immediately began to improve.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Relieved Parent – Dec 22, 2020
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I got more insight and specific help out of one visit with Dr. Varkula than a year’s worth of therapy. She is skilled, kind and to the point. She also managed my meds and explained them in ways no other provider has in years of being in anti-depressants.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Dec 03, 2020
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Dr Varkula provides a calm, yet professionally intellectual assessment of her patients because of her empathetic demeanor. One does not feel rushed. She is prompt in returning messages and shares her continued medical knowledge about new medications and old standards.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2019
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Dr. Varkula has helped me in battling my depression and anxiety immensely. I struggled for 10 years before meeting her. She includes me and works with me in all of the decisions and changes regarding my health. I am finally feeling great about my mental health! Office staff is not the friendliest. They seem miserable and you can always hear them complaining, but I am not there to see them, I am here to see Dr. V.
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2018
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Staff was rude, unhelpful, and bungled our initial appointment, and reckless for her medication refills. They blamed my daughter with autism for their scheduling error (Karen, I even called and left you a voicemail confirming the appointment you made with my daughter THE SAME DAY, shame on you—own your error), which is dispicable. No reasonable attempt was made to involve Dr. Varkula for a reasonable resolution. Dr. Varkula, if you monitor these comments, your staff needs to be reviewed!
What went well
No results
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
8 others found this helpful
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J in Shaker Heights , OH – Jul 18, 2018
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Dr. Varkula in some ways is competent. However, I found that over time, she did not seem to work as a team (child, doctor, parent). She did not adequately address my concerns about medication. As my child's treatment progressed, and her recommendations were questioned, rather than work towards a family centered solution, the relationship became almost adversarial. Be cautious.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Euclid, OH – Jul 09, 2018
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Understands my disorder and gave me options I was very comfortable talking to her
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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Nick Lucas in Independence Ohio – Mar 12, 2018
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Very good listener, takes action of patients' concerns, very personable, will work with the patient to provide the best medical solution to that patient.
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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Mar 07, 2018
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Dr. Varkula is spectacular! She listens like a friend, gives suggestions like a coach and will guide you through all of your concerns.
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Cleveland, OH – Oct 03, 2017
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Dr. MacKenzie Varkula, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Beachwood, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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

Practice

North Coast Mental Health Associates Inc.3690 Orange Pl Ste 430 Beachwood, OH 44122
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Practice

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital18101 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
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Highland Springs Hospital4199 Millpond Dr Beachwood, OH 44122
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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