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Dr. Ronald Spears, MD

Dr. Ronald Spears, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Spears, MD is a psychiatrist in Louisville, KY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Spears has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1987. He is affiliated with Norton Clark Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

8521 La Grange Rd Louisville, KY 40242
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(502) 426-5648

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Spears specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Spears' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spears

4.2
15 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
80%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Wonderful doc! Friendly, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, helpful, and genuine. I have been seeing him for probably 10 years, and always leave smiling and thankful for his care. Office staff is great, too.
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
Helpful
Ann – Aug 12, 2020
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This man was terrible. Callous and uncaring to family members, disregarded opinions of other mental health professionals in the hospital, refused to change diagnosis (preferring medication). When we finally got our family member out of his "care" and brought this person to a nationally respected hospital the team of doctors made a scathing note in their report re the kind/amount of meds he prescribed. "Drs" like Spears are responsible for part of the brokenness of the mental health system.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Louisville KY – Mar 03, 2017
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Best doctor I have ever encountered. So grateful to have him as my doc. Helped me when I needed it the most and never made me feel rushed or uncomfortable about anything. He is extremely compassionate and kind and truly wants to help. Anyone who would have him as a doctor would be very lucky!
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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Agatha in Louisville, ky – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ronald Spears, MD is a psychiatrist in Louisville, KY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Spears has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, and Personality Disorders. He graduated...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

The Brook Hospital-Kmi8521 La Grange Rd Louisville, KY 40242
1

Practice

The Brook at Dupont1405 Browns Ln Louisville, KY 40207
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Norton Clark Hospital

    1220 Missouri Ave
    Jeffersonville, IN 47130
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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