David Fogelson, MD

I was Dr. Fogelson’s patient for over 10 years and I recently terminated treatment with him. Over the years, his practice has changed with a focus on generating profit at the expense of compassion and empathy for his patient’s needs and issues. There is more to be expected of a physician than just being a good psychopharmacologist.

We had an unfortunate experience with Dr Fogelson. «He» scheduled an appointment for my son who was out of the Country. My son went from out of the country to treatment. Fogelson said he sent an email to my son. Who does that??? If he made a phone call the evening or the day of arrival, My son could have canceled the appointment. OH WAIT! Fogelson «requires» 48 Hour cancelation.
I’m thinking it’s time for the Good Doctor to Take a Break.
He obviously isn’t in touch with the outside world.
Therapy could posibly help with what’s ailing him?
Poor Business Practices.
I guess he doesn’t realize he isn’t the Psyc in town.

Dr. Fogelson is a great psychopharmacologist. The reviewer is correct, if you want a therapy session see someone else. Having suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life, a therapist I was seeing recommended him. Is he inexpensive, no, but as with anything in life you get what you pay for. At no point has he insisted on anything. He suggested several drugs including Lithium. I told him I would not take it and there was no argument. I have referred several friends, that have had depression, for years and they thank me whenever I see them for the referral.
As on reviewer said he is an amazing MD.

I agree. Run, do not walk away from this man with a God complex and his completely incompetent office. I tried to get them to get me a simple script for a med I had been on for years, the office kept calling in the wrong one and not stating that I needed the brand name. The office kept making mistakes but kept being incredibly rude to me about it. He once made me drive to his office (far for me) when I had bronchitis and couldn’t talk. He would have charged me $ 200 otherwise even though I woke up with bronchitis that day. Then, when I couldn’t sprak there, he had the audacity to day that this wasn’t very productive.
Horrible, esp for a place that purports to care for people.
Run.

I’ve been seeing Dr Fogelson for over three years. If you want talk therapy, he’s not your man. But if you want someone who’s intelligent and well-​informed about the use of medications, you can trust him.
Some reviews suggest that he cares only about money. Not my experience. In fact, he reduced my rates for a couple visits because my partner and I were suffering financial hardships. One reviewer claimed that he’s in the pocket of drug companies. A quick look at the ProPublica website on DoctorsforDollars shows this to be false. In fact, he’s always tried to find me the cheapest generic prices. And he’s been very respectful of my opinions and concerns about taking various medications. More than any other physician I’ve ever had. He uses medications because he believes in their efficacy. He might be wrong. But from what I’ve seen, that’s what motivates him.
Finally, one reviewer says that the Dr tried to get him to take Lamictal, a «nightmare drug». Dr F suggested I try that drug too, so I’ve read about it. Its first uses were for epilepsy. Epileptics are more likely to get the rash, but it’s still very rare. It’s even rarer as a treatment for depression. Google it and you’ll find out. I’m not saying I’m sure the risk is worth the benefit. As with all these medications, it’s hard to assess because each person responds to them so differently. But scare tactics don’t help anyone make good decisions.

Seeing Dr Fogelson was one of the worst experiences of my entire life. This is an example where the «cure» was worse than the disease. He put me on Lithium and I felt like I was trapped underwater. I kept begging him to take me off of it. His solution was to keep upping my dose. He didnt seem to care that I was suffering at all. Finally he said «Im not going to put you on anything BUT Lithium. You can go to another doctor if you want something else». Later after getting better under another doctors care I did some research on David Fogelson and found out that he takes A LOT of money from Pharmaceutical companies to pimp out drugs. Look him up on Dollarsfordoctors.
The final blow was when I called in and informed his secretary that I will no longer be coming in, THEY BILLED ME for the session anyway because I didnt cancel within the 24 hour period. HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. I explained that I wasnt cancelling, I was FIRING him. Just a very smug guy who buys his own hype.
Everything that is wrong with the world of psychiatry. To those who he helped, all I can say is even a broken clock is right twice a day.

My friend called the office to schedule an appointment. He found out that this doctor does not take insurance and charges $ 675 for the first visit. Are you kidding!!! What a joke! This person obviously has no compassion or interest in helping people and cares only about making money. He probably owns 3 ferraris and takes 5 vacations a year. Go elsewhere.

He’s an amazing MD who helped our family through cancer crisis. Everyone we’ve referred to him, from bipolar issues to depression are now doing well and living a better life.
If you really want help and want to get better, this is the guy to call.

This office let me go off my medication cold turkey over a late fee, then sent me to collections for the late fee when I refused to pay it because their office treated me so poorly. This is a BAD doctor who does NOT care about his patients. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I completely concur with One t.
Fogelson is cold, has a God complex, and doesn’t want any complicated cases.
RUN, DON’T WALK.

I guess some have had better experiences with him than I did. This was back in 2001. I was out of work and suffering from depression. I was late to an appointment – he refused to see me for the 10 – 15 minutes left in the appointment, but informed me that I owed him the full fee. I was broke at the time – which was one of the reasons I was so depressed. When I insisted on him seeing me for the ten minutes left in the session — since he wanted the full amount for the missed session – he threatened to call the cops on me. And then referred the bill to a collection agency. I’ve heard of tough love, but still. ..

Unilocal would not be the place I would look for recommendations about doctors or psychiatrists. However, having stumbled upon this entry for, I feel compelled to offer my review: Dr. David Fogelson is a first-​rate psychiatrist, in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. His expert knowledge of medications and how they function is extensive and unquestioned in the professional community. He has been instrumental in helping both me and family members with a range of psychiatric issues; we are healthier and happier, as individuals and as a family, because of his professionalism, knowledge, expertise and caring. I have referred others to Dr Fogelson, and have never heard a negative report from anyone. I recommend him highly and without reservation.