Jaya Deelena, ARNP

4 3 2 1 4.4 (7) Reviews Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Marc Barringer Local Guide·45 reviews·3 photos 5 minutes ago NEW I took my daughter to be evaluated for ADHD. I let it be known from the beginning that I didn't want the default treatment to be to put her on a drug. After her interview with my daughter, I was brought back into the room only to be … More Mark T 49 reviews·22 photos 3 weeks ago NEW Jaya and her team are friendly, kind and considerate. They even make it a point to call me, "friend"! Jaya is very thorough and listens. Her advice is excellent and I value her guidance on all things pertaining my health and well being. I highly recommend her! Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) 3 weeks ago We really appreciate your positive review! - Responded by Skagit Regional Health mark woods 3 reviews 3 weeks ago NEW Smooth, no wait maybe 5 minutes. All staff friendly and helpful. Jaya, ARNP was very thorough, didn't rush through appt and was very knowledgeable. This was my first appt for PC at skagit health. My nephrologist is at skagit health. So far I would highly recommend Skagit Health. Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) 3 weeks ago Thank you so much for your positive comments! - Responded by Skagit Regional Health becky costilla 1 review 3 weeks ago NEW She is a great listener and does great work she has helped me already so much since seeing her. Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) 3 weeks ago We really appreciate your positive review! - Responded by Skagit Regional Health Joe Choi 1 review 7 months ago Dr. Jaya DeElena is attentive, kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I have been a patient of hers for over a year now and I recently booked an appointment with her clinic in Smokey Point even though I live in Seattle. I highly recommend her services to anyone. 1 Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) 7 months ago We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Ronee Anderson 7 reviews 8 months ago Visit went well Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) 8 months ago Thank you; we appreciate your feedback! Gregory Tyus Sr 4 reviews 2 days ago NEW From Yvette Tyus , Jaya has her plate full with all my health problems. I love how she is taking her time and figuring it out. She is caring ,knowledgeable ,and trustworthy. Great doctor. ?? Jaya L. DeElena, ARNP (Owner) a day ago We really appreciate your positive review! - Responded by Skagit Regional Health Marc Barringer Local Guide·45 reviews·3 photos 5 minutes ago NEW I took my daughter to be evaluated for ADHD. I let it be known from the beginning that I didn't want the default treatment to be to put her on a drug. After her interview with my daughter, I was brought back into the room only to be informed that she did not feel my daughter was in the ADHD spectrum, but did suffer from anxiety and depression issues. (Note, it was never said severe depression nor do I believe she had severe depression issues). Her treatment plan was to put my 16 year old on a drug designed for people with severe depression. I started asking about side effects and long term side effects. I specifically remember her saying that there really are none. It stuck with me because I know there is no such thing as a drug with no side effects. After researching this drug and taking to people who are on this drug, I found it there are significant and potential devastating side effects. One among many being severe withdraw symptoms. So severe that those I spoke to said they will never stop taking the drug because the withdraw symptoms are so severe. It shocked me that she would do blatantly disregard a parent and put a 16 year old in a drug that would end up being a life long drug. When I confronted her on it, all she had to say was "I have no obligation under Washington state law to consult the parent on treatment." Maybe not, but when the parent is the financial provider for the child and the one that pays for the insurance, medical care, prescriptions, etc., if you feel strongly enough about a treatment plan for a minor child, you're doing a disservice to your patient by not involving the parent and getting their understanding and consent. I did not allow my daughter to start on what would be a lifelong commitment to an anti-depressant according to people who actuality took the drug. Instead, I'm making an appointment with a mental health professional to reevaluate and rethink a proper treatment plan for a minor child. I'd think long and hard before seeing this provider. She actually told me it was important to start my daughter on this drug to keep her from, get this, turning to drugs. So, the message, take drugs to stay off drugs. Too many doctors write prescriptions because it's the easy way out. That's how we got in the opioid epidemic we are in right now. When I brought this fact up to her, she told me that this stuff wasn't addictive. Maybe I have a different definition of addictive, but all of information I could find on the drug stated that it had severe withdrawal issues. That is both from medical journals as well as people on the drug. If you're body isn't addicted to something you wouldn't be having the withdrawal issues. I sincerely don't feel this provider was honest with me nor my daughter, after my consulting with her about what the provider told her. I won't be going back to her. I can't in good faith recommend anyone see this provider

Seemed rushed, didn’t listen to my concerns or thoughts and wrote down incorrect notes in my file that were not true. Made me feel unheard, and didn’t seem to actually listen to what I was saying, unfortunately. And automatically changed my medication without talking with me through it to come to an agreement together.