Dr. Mahender Surakanti, MD

Facts: Have attempted to get prescription refill for my son for 3 weeks No one ever answers the phone. Phone ALWAYS goes to voicemail. I have even been in the office and watched receptionist send calls to voicemail when she isnt doing anything. Receptionist states my son hasnt had any injectable med since June. I am a nurse and administer it to him every month. Makes one questions their record keeping...My son is now due for his injectable medicine and the office is refusing to call even one months' worth in until my son has a 'Virtual Appointment'. Tell me this office isnt about the alighty $ instead of the patient.....

I did not feel listened to by Dr. Surakanti. I quickly learned to come prepared with my own questions, as appointments are short and you have to advocate for yourself as a patient. I never was assessed at my first appointment, and he barely looked at my brief history and presenting concerns. He also did not properly inform me of side effects of medications, despite me specifically asking and him dismissing and saying there were absolutely none (which was not true).I started having more doubts about Dr. Surakanti when a medication I was trying out for awhile (and had been told takes longer to work), greatly increased my suicidal ideation to a concerning level. I was told to contact him if this happened, so I did, and he told me to just power through the suicidal ideation (despite this being a major, recurrent issue for me). I understand it's important to give meds proper time to work, but a doctor should trust the patient's experience and help them with other alternatives. Whether it'

Checked in. Office staff had 'forgotten' to get insurance approval in advance. Waited an hour for approval. Caretakers brought in a young man with severe issues - which included, banging head on wall, screaming, lunging forward toward other patients and caretakers lunging to stop him (place the poor guy in a vacant office), check-in clerk with long, hot pink, fluorescence nails, Madonna playing loudly 'Bump and Grind'. The office was SO UNPROFESSIONAL. I did not read reviews in advance. READ REVIEWS. Yes, you can get an appt sooner with him, but there is a reason for that.

Dr Surakanti has been very good to work with. He listens and is helpful with suggestions and medication advice. He has shown to be thoughtful of my observations of my wife. Very humble and not condescending !

This man cares nothing about his patients. He is unprofessional, rude, and uncaring. He doesn’t listen to your concerns and rushes your appointment. I am so glad that I left his office!

I have been a patient of Dr. Surakanti for over ten years now, and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their mental health. He is very compassionate and very understanding of the trials and tribulations of everyday life. He is not a “Dr. Feelgood” in that he does not dish out medication without exploring all of the avenues for a better life. Dr. Surakanti is a doctor who truly cares about his patients.

Would highly recommend. He is easy to talk to and I even enjoy going to my appointments. He is a doctor you can trust and looks out for me as his patient.

When I started going to Dr. have Surakanti I had been on anti-depressants for years and my family doctor tried changing different medications they would work good for about a month and then I would go down again after recommending I see a psychiatrist I finally tried to get in to Dr. Surakanti. I called and was told because of the covid-19 he was not taking new patients or seeing people in office. I finally called and explained my situation and they set me up. I was very impressed with his knowledge of what I needed and the staff was very friendly. I was feeling pretty good about 1 week after starting the new medication. I have been seeing him a few months and am very happy with him and his staff.

Been going to Dr. S for quite awhile and I have never had any problems. I have an excellent rapport with Dr. S and his staff.

Dr. Surakanti kept adjusting my medicine until I felt fine. I have a deep respect for him and highly recommend him. His office staff are very kind.

Excellent Doctor. Always takes his time with me. Checks on side effects of prescription. Is very thorough. His receptionist is very kind as well. I highly recommend.

I actually really like Dr. Surakanti. He’s willing to listen to you, but he’s the professional, and he wants you to try his way first, which is absolutely fine in my opinion.

Doctor Surikanti was able to diagnose my problem and get me back on my feet and on with my life. I will recommend Dr Surikanti to my friends, family, and colleagues. Thank you Dr. Surikanti and your staff for the great care you provide.

Dr. Surakanti's diagnosis and treatment saved my mother's life.

I have been seeing Dr. Surakanti for the past seven years and he has helped me straighten my life out. He is kind and truly cares about his patients. I don't know where I would be at in my life with out his expertise and knowledge. Thank you for believing in me Dr. Surakanti!

He really helped me and continues to help.

Very rude! Will not listen to his patients at all! I tried to tell him how i was feeling and when he was done writing he just got up from his desk and walked out before i waa even done talking. Prescribed one medication and when i tried to tell him it was making me worse he just said fine then we wont give you anything. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!

He is rude and does not listen to his patients

Your input about the treatment and side effects are ignored. Plan on having zero control with a doctor who doesn't listen to his patients.

Knowledgeable doctor, but not extremely personable. Gets the job done.