Adel Eldahmy, MD

We looked at several choices in selecting a doctor for my cousin and decided Dr. Eldahmy based on the recommendation of another physician and his comprehensive and thorough approach. Dr. Eldahmy takes time in evaluating patients and has been exceedingly professional and accommodating with regards to scheduling. He is genuine, caring, and you always know he has your full attention.
My cousin has seen several psychiatrists however none have helped and supported her like Dr. Eldahmy. He was able to bring her into gradual awareness identifying most of the root cause of her depression and also prescribed the right medication that works best for her. His treatment modality helped her change her life.
When you go to his office you will feel a calming effect and of course there is total privacy. No unpleasant front office here, they have always worked with my cousin’s hectic work schedule and are open on Saturdays. They are quick to respond to emails, phone calls, and flexible with appointment scheduling.
Thank you Dr. Eldahmy for helping my cousin, I see a huge difference in how she was and is now and I could not be happier for her.

I filed a GRIEVANCE against Dr. Eldahmy for refusing to uphold his Hippocratic Oath – and Anthem decided in my favor, adjusting the Explanation of Benefits to reflect a 0 (zero) co-​pay. However, after SEVERAL calls to Dr. Eldahmy’s office, trying to get a $ 37.13 credit for the co-​pay on my Visa card, his office staff refused to issue the credit OR have a billing rep call me back.
After a month of trying, I opened a dispute with the credit card company.
SO UNPROFESSIONAL!

I just saw doc Adel for the last time in the three years he’s been helping me because we are moving cross country. I wish I could take him with us because he was a God send! I will not go into details with my own personal issues, but every time I’ve needed Adel he has been there! Even when I was out of state for a month, he was there for me! If you need a psychiatrist that truly cares about his patients and their families, go see him! He is the kind of Doc that I will remain in touch with threw the years! Thank you to him and his staff for everything! –Melissa Kranz

Ummmmmm u fix people’s vertebrates and don’t have five stars??? Well that’s not fair what so ever doctor! I left you a voicemail and am free all day tomorrow hoping one of you guys can give me a proper diagnosis! Please call me back words wouldn’t be able to described appreciation!!!

Nice, timely and caring doctor. I always enjoy my visits with him. I especially appreciate his continuous goal of not overprescribing medications, and taking into consideration one’s lifestyle and situation (economically, personally).

Wow. Just wow. I wish I had looked at the Unilocal reviews prior!!! Came into the office for my appointment time, it was very clear to the staff working that I was new to the area and needed medication refills as driving up to Santa Monica was no longer an option. The doctor did not even speak to me as he started reviewing my new patient paperwork he then promptly informed me that he has never seen someone on such a high dose of klonopin, (3mg is not a high dose when you have been taking it for 7 years) he continued to read my other prescriptions and said «he could not help me», when I stated I came strictly for medication refills this appointment and I was going to go into withdrawal he suggested that I go to a hospital and or continue driving to LA. I have been going to well known psychiatrists in both NYC and CA for over 15 years and have never seen a medical professional act in such a way. His pity offer to write me .5 a milligram of a medication I have been taking for 10 years is nothing short of a joke. This man is not well and could probably seek some help himself.

I was to be a new patient of Dr. Eldahmy, MD (Laguna Behavioral) on July 1^st. I waited approximately 3 weeks for the appointment. My primary care physician felt it was necessary for a specialist to look at my depression medication since it was losing effectiveness. Dr. Eldahmy’s office got me scheduled and sent me a new patient packet that included a bunch of history forms to fill out as well as a HIPAA disclosure. When I arrived today, was asked for my ID and insurance card (normal procedure). I was then presented with a «Physician-​Patient Arbitration Agreement» that was one page single spaced with an entire contract that apparently waived my right to trial. Of course this gave me pause and I told the receptionist I was not comfortable signing this without time to read it and understand what this meant. I was told the doctor would refuse to see me if I did not sign it. I signed it, but noted on the form «signed under protest.»
After waiting another 5 minutes to my assigned appointment time, I was greeted by Dr. Eldahmy who immediately said «we cannot see you today. I am sorry.» And then started to turn his back. I immediately inquired as to why. He then reiterated what he said and then said «maybe we can squeeze you in some other time… wait for us to call you.» I then said this was not customary and that I had taken time off of work for this appointment that I had waited some time for. He then walked into his office and came out with the «Physician-​Patient Arbitration Agreement» I had just signed. He pointed to my note and stated with a raised voice that this was «entirely unacceptable.» I immediately pointed out that they did not disclose that I would have to sign this and did not include it in their new patient packet. I further stated that I was given it right before my appointment and told to sign it or he would not see me. He then, in my opinion, alluded to my behavior in not signing it as inappropriate. I told him that, in my opinion, this was very unprofessional. He told his receptionist to refund my co-​pay. I then stated that I would complain to the medical board, my insurance company, and leave appropriate feedback on social media. He refused to provide his medical license number when asked. He then said that he would be monitoring social media and that they have «legal means» to stop me from saying anything about him or his firm.
In my opinion, to further exacerbate the situation, he then inferred that I was threatening him. I even questioned if he thought that considering I never said anything of the sort. He grew silent. He then instructed the receptionist to refund my co-​payment. I insisted on waiting for a receipt. He asked why I was still not leaving. I told him I would leave when I was provided a receipt. Once I was given the receipt I left, never to go back.
I am not making any statement to his quality as a medical doctor (Psychiatrist), making any statement pro/​con arbitration, nor inferring anything about the quality of Dr. Eldahmy’s care. I am posting the facts of what happened today. Future patients should be completely aware that they will be asked to sign an arbitration agreement they «…are giving up their constitutional right to have any such dispute decided in a court of law before a jury, instead are accepting the use of arbitration.»

I’ve been a patient of Dr Eldahmy’s for years and he’s one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen. He has been so helpful and encouraging and very flexible with appointments. Every time I see him I feel like he truly remembers what’s going on in my life and cares. Overall he is a fantastic doctor!

Its now very clear why this Dr had complete availability for appointments. Since we were only seeking a change in prescriptions from a medicine that caused a bad reaction and was prescribed at my daughters college I figured it was okay to accept the immediate opening with this man. Wow was I wrong. We tried to get by his look and demeanor which were both quite textbook psycho in itself. Everything you have seen in the movies on scary Drs. and every reason you never wanted to go to a psychiatrist he embodies. After a useless hour with him he wanted more appointments and more testing and what a surprise nothing useful came from the appointment other than him making $ 200 in insurance billing. I would run not walk away from this man, as a straight jacket and lobotomy is something I’m sure he would prescribe given the opportunity.