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Dr. Rupa Shetty, MD

Dr. Rupa Shetty, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Rupa Shetty, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Conway, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shetty has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. She graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Conway Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 1.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

152 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr Conway, SC 29526
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shetty specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shetty's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shetty

1.2
17 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Awful, unprofessional an uncommunicative.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Francis – Nov 29, 2023
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Why is she still working?
If this place and doctor are so bad why is it still open? Is this the best we can do?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Horry – Feb 08, 2023
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Dr shetty does not listen to her patients. She texted our whole session. She was rude and didn't listen to my problems. When she left the room I heard her say the N word in front of her coworkers. She is a racist against blacks. She works at walkama mental health facilitie and the lighthouse. She should have her license removed. She shares joint ownership with the CEO of walkama. She is terrible.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2022
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5 min or less session with our child. Diagnosed depression and wanted to throw pills at it. She will not speak with us, the nurses that "support" her are rude. Especially Larry, she made one single call attempt, left no message, did not call the other 3 priority numbers at all.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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JTS – Sep 27, 2021
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I would leave a "0" star if that were possible. Refused to help my brother after major surgery even though he has been a patient for over 40 years. Said it was not her job. Thankfully another Psychiatrist took the time to review his chart, listened to present problems and made suggestions on causes and offered med changes. He was improved within 24 hours. Dr. Shetty had no time for this mental health patient and was angry at her staff for even mentioning "something like this" to her. Obviously does not care about her patients. Her laziness and negligence was harmful to not only my brother, but to me as his caregiver.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Nancy Huggins Staton, Power of Attorney for James – Jun 25, 2021
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It seems as though everyone I spoke to knew that Shetty is unfit for medical practice, and I immediately wondered why she has not been removed from her post. It turns out that she shares joint ownership of her house with the CEO of Light House Care Center. Presumably, they are married or domestic partners. It is major nepotism that is keeping this dangerous woman in business. Keep this in mind if you should wonder why someone with so many complaints and negative reviews still has a job. Now this only begs the question of why she still has a job at the state clinic, and perhaps that is a result of the clout granted by her Lighthouse position combined with her high post which my insulate patients from direct contact with her at that clinic. However, at Lighthouse, she interacts directly with patients, and I am not alone in describing that as a miserable experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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May 15, 2021
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Shes always on her phone while shes talking to you. She works at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital in Conway SC, and I have there six times to due to anger issues and my autism. The past three times which was twice in January 2021 and just 2/6/21 through 2/12/21. When id sit down to see her she would ask me my name after she opened my paperwork!! I mean shes seen me twice last month and four other times and wants to know my name. And there it is. Dr Shetty is Dr Sh*tty
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Ivy Nelson – Feb 14, 2021
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bro shes straight up a b itch and doesnt care about her patients. she is very much a “heres your pills now get out” lady. she was extremely disrespectful to me. i was her patient, and i can say with certainty that you should go somewhere else if possible.
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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Nov 23, 2020
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This woman showed nothing but contempt for me each time I brought my child to her. Her haughtiness insulted me each time we visited her. I was there for her help with a behaviorally difficult child and she simply abused me as a parent (who is already struggling) . After Dr Shetty decided to add yet a 5th medication to his already overloaded prescription regime, I left her practice and sought another psychiatrist. She, in turn, reported me to DSS for medical neglect! STAY FAR AWAY!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Lisa D in Longs – Aug 29, 2018
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I hate that a lady with a personality and demeanor like this is supposed to hold the key to one's future and mental health. I strong encourage seeking medical help elsewhere.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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kingstree in Andrews, SC – Jul 13, 2018
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worst doctor i've ever met. insincere, cold, uncaring, and rude. if I never see her again it will be too soon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 03, 2017
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Inefficient, abusive, and extremely rude
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
9 others found this helpful
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L in SC – Aug 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rupa Shetty, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Conway, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shetty has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse....read more
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital152 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr Conway, SC 29526
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Practice

Little River Medical Center Inc.164 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr Conway, SC 29526
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLeod Loris Hospital

    3655 Mitchell St
    Loris, SC 29569
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Conway Medical Center

    300 Singleton Ridge Rd
    Conway, SC 29526

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Grand Strand Medical Center

    809 82nd Pkwy
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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