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- Board Certified
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Clarity Integrative Psychiatry was founded with the principle that Psychiatry can be so much more than what it is now. We can do better. We can move beyond just covering up symptoms and achieve profou… Read more ›
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I went to Dr. Thomas asking to switch off of Effexor due to the side-effects I am experiencing. He saw me for about 10 minutes (on a first visit, red flag number one) recommending that I switch to Pristiq. I agreed, but when I tried to fill out the script, it was nearly $300 for a 30 day supply. I simply can't afford that. …
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Provider Training
| Institution | Focus | Year |
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| Residency - University Of Nc Hosps, Psychiatry | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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| Psychiatry | Psychiatry and Neurology | Not Specified |
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EnglishMedical Specialties
- Psychiatrist
The mission of Clarity Integrative Psychiatry is to help you assemble the right team so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see you live the most fulfilled lives. Are you ready to begin the journey of treat
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
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Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 03/09/2016
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Joshua S.
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March 09, 2016
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“Greedy Doctor”
I went to Dr. Thomas asking to switch off of Effexor due to the side-effects I am experiencing. He saw me for about 10 minutes (on a first visit, red flag number one) recommending that I switch to Pristiq. I agreed, but when I tried to fill out the script, it was nearly $300 for a 30 day supply. I simply can't afford that. I am fresh out of college, so money is not quite free flowing.
I called him back to ask if he could prescribe Cymbalta instead (generic form). The nurse said she would call back. After a week (red flag number two), I called them again to get an update. The nurse told me that my options were to use a coupon, taking $60 off the Pristiq (still nearly $240 for a 30 day supply), or to up my dose of Effexor which was the whole reason I went to go see him in the first place. She also told me that I would have to go in for another visit if I want to switch to Cymbalta. This would cost another $200. I explained my financial distress to the nurse once again and she said that Dr. Thomas refuses to talk to me directly. Aside from generating revenue, I see no reason to for me to have to go see the doctor again. Nothing has changed with my situation.
Even after explaining all of this, the nurse still has nothing to offer. I felt as though the doctor is abandoning my care and is holding me hostage for another $200.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Sreedevi Vayalapalli
950 Scales Rd Suite #302Suwanee, GA 30024
Clarity Integrative Psychiatry
3050 Broadway St Ste 300Boulder, CO 80304
Practice Colleagues
Sreedevi Vayalapalli, MD - Counselor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Naveen C Thomas, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Naveen C Thomas, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
More info: We are a self-pay practice. We accept any credit or debit cards. This includes HSA and flex accounts that can be run as a credit or debit card. We do not currently offer Care Credit options.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We are a self-pay practice. If you would like to use insurance for your visit, please check with your insurance provider on whether they will accept superbills and reimburse appointment fees from our practice.
Comment - “ Greedy Doctor ”
I went to Dr. Thomas asking to switch off of Effexor due to the side-effects I am experiencing. He saw me for about 10 minutes (on a first visit, red flag number one) recommending that I switch to Pristiq. I agreed, but when I tried to fill out the script, it was nearly $300 for a 30 day supply. I simply can't afford that. I am fresh out of college, so money is not quite free flowing. I called him back to ask if he could prescribe Cymbalta instead (generic form). The nurse said she would call back. After a week (red flag number two), I called them again to get an update. The nurse told me that my options were to use a coupon, taking $60 off the Pristiq (still nearly $240 for a 30 day supply), or to up my dose of Effexor which was the whole reason I went to go see him in the first place. She also told me that I would have to go in for another visit if I want to switch to Cymbalta. This would cost another $200. I explained my financial distress to the nurse once again and she said that Dr. Thomas refuses to talk to me directly. Aside from generating revenue, I see no reason to for me to have to go see the doctor again. Nothing has changed with my situation. Even after explaining all of this, the nurse still has nothing to offer. I felt as though the doctor is abandoning my care and is holding me hostage for another $200.