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Dr. Ruben Salinas Jr, MD

Dr. Ruben Salinas Jr, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ruben Salinas Jr, MD is a psychiatrist in New Bern, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1980. He is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1916 S Glenburnie Rd Ste 4 New Bern, NC 28562

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Dr. Salinas Jr' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salinas Jr

2.5
24 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
54%
54%

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Awesome
Not many good doctors accept Tricare, I’m so glad he does. I was so happy to find someone who helped me. I felt really comfortable and listen to in his office. He is busy but my meds and other appointments were never an issue. He was great and helped me through a tough time.
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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B – Mar 20, 2025
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I know he is overworked yet I have learned thru time to respect him.both in office or by.phone we have worked thru many bad situations. Truly appreciate his efforts.
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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Spunky – Jan 22, 2025
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Can never get thru on phone mailbox is always full n if you need your med. You better start a cple weeks ahead to try n get thru to get ur med. Refilled
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2018
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Dr Salinas does make factual errors.This concerns me greatly as hes typed errors into database that can affect my treatment by him and other doctors. He has treated me with the same med for years but at my most recent appt he cut my dose in half with no explanation. I have never abused the medication, been in any trouble etc. He had confused me with another patient before announcing he was decreasing my med.There are severe withdrawal symtoms to stopping this med. He didn't care. Unprofessional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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JC in New Bern – Nov 17, 2017
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Dr. Salinas makes factual errors in his clinical notes, & when pointed out to him he refuses to make corrections. Arrogant response.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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MizGrandma in New Bern, NC – Nov 06, 2016
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He goes through receptionist like toilet paper. Average wait time is 2hrs for appointments. He's always late, opens at 8am but doesn't walk in till 11-12. Be prepared to wait for your overdue prescriptions to be filled! Pharmacys in the local area know about his terrible habits and terrible medical practices to make patients wait way after prescriptions are due. Every Receptionist that he's ever had & currently 7/14/2016 never pick up the phone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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va2nc2 in New Bern, North Carolina – Jul 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ruben Salinas Jr, MD is a psychiatrist in New Bern, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1980. He is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Burundi / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

Practice

New Bern Professional Health Services PC1916 S Glenburnie Rd Ste 4 New Bern, NC 28562
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Pamlico Child and Family Therapy3282 Wellons Blvd New Bern, NC 28562
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Recipient of 86
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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