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Dr. Usha Ramineni, MD

Dr. Usha Ramineni, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Usha Ramineni, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1993. She is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.6 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 1.6 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

4540 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92123
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(858) 279-1223

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ramineni specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ramineni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ramineni

1.6
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
7%
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1 star
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Stay away from her, called her about an emergency situation on Tuesday, receptionist got back on Wednesday afternoon(!), said doctor will call. Week later, no callback. Every appt she did was like it was the first. She either makes no notes or doesn't read them before appts. Zero care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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David Filipi – Feb 15, 2022
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Late, rude. Her office is a provider for my insurance and it seems they've gone down hill fast. Asks questions as if she were reading a script, doesn't actually seem to think or be personable. Wants to treat people like a textbook case and ship them off elsewhere.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2021
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Absolutely horrible I had her for 3 years and she said I had to find a new provider because she didn't want to help me anymore. Did not ween me off my medication and never spent more than 5 minutes per session. Do not visit Usha Ramineni if you want to improve your mental wellbeing. So rude and unprofessional.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2021
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She has been nothing but patient and caring to me. Upon first visit I wasn’t too sure, but I’m very thankful I stuck with her. She has given me my life back.
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
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Mar 17, 2020
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On my first and only visit, she spoke to me for 15 minutes before telling me that I had to go to the ER to be evaluated. In 15 minutes she made the diagnosis and determination that I was a danger to myself and others. I thought you were supposed to honest with your psychiatrist and talk about your feelings. I left her office in tears feeling worse. I have never had such a bad experience with a doctor in my life! Do Not see her or take your loved ones to see her. Front desk staff was rude.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2018
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DO NOT GO TO THIS PERSON! If I could give her an infinite negative rating I would. She took my daughter off her current medication [NO WEENING OFF MIND YOU] and gave her a cocktail of drugs causing my daughter to experience disastrous side effects. Whatever went wrong, it was our fault. Her attitude is that she is always right and if you try to tell her she is wrong, she will laugh at you and tell you to find someone else to help your child. What a complete joke.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Chula Vista, CA – Aug 26, 2017
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Unresponsive to patient's needs. I question her abilities as a psychiatrist and wonder how she was licensed.
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
3 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Aug 15, 2017
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She is friendly and good with children. She takes time to listen. She answers questions quickly about medication. It's easy to get an appointment with her if there is an adverse reaction to the medicine. You are never waiting in the waiting room long to be seen.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Sep 02, 2016
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Dr. Usha Ramineni, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1993. She is affiliated with Scripps Memorial...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Mysore / Adichunchanagiri Instituteof Medical Science

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office4540 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92123
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Practice

Unavail4550 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 116 San Diego, CA 92123
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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.

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

    3% 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
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