Hickory Psychiatric Center

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I trust my Dr. He has helped me and he listens to me. He explains things to me, to where I can understand. Dr. Synn is the only reason I still go there. The office ladies can be rude.

My wife had a long standing appointment (she waited 8 months) to be accepted as a patient with this doctor. We drove approx. 50 miles on appointment day and arrived right on time. Upon arrival my wife presented the receptionist her i.d. and insurance information and retired to the waiting room to fill out documentation. The receptionist ( or office manager ) then came out to inform her that our insurance was not acceptable and besides, the doctor was not accepting new patients. This was after she had driven for over an hour for an appointment as a NEW PATIENT! At no time was she invited to pay with a card or cash. My wife has survived a long bout with cancer, a heroic fight with a thirty year anxiety drug addiction ( now completely clean ) and was simply looking for a trained professional to talk to. For all I know Dr. McKean is the second coming of Sigmund Freud but his office is run by a harpy in polyester with the people skills of a DMV clerk (sorry DMV - nothing personal).

I have been to a lot of quack doctors in my life and I am so glad that I found Hickory Psychiatric Center. My doctor is fantastic and I feel very safe and comfortable there. Everyone is so nice and friendly, I look forward to my visits.

This Clinic has an issue more with the staff than anything. I and 2 members of my family and 1 long time friend are being treated here. I have decided to go elsewhere because it is just too much trouble getting messages and getting the Dr. to call you back. I really dont wite reviews often but eveyone I have ever spoken to about this has the same problem. When I complained to the office manager she was just too prideful to admit they have a problem. Its not a money thing cause I have always paid to get good insurance and benefits. These people just dont think they have to offer good service

You really should look around in the Catawba Valley area for Psy Services other than this group.They do not really have interest in their clients, they are interested primarily in a recurring income stream. Don't get me wrong, I like money too. But even if you have excellent benefits, some of the physicians at this group are not interested in working for the patient. People with mental or emotional disorders should be able to reach the Doctor, not just leave messages on an answering machine. These folks don't return calls and do not take a "pro active" approach. Being one of the Oldest service provider locations (Yes I knew Dr. Trado) they rest on the momentum of past efforts and the refferals of area doctors. Their office staff ignores messages, including rescheduling calls and blame you for the mixup then when you need help they send you to the end of the line.Mark my words they are going to treat someone who is really sick this way someday and we will all see it play out on CNN." (Not a threat by any means but our society does not have the term "Going Postal for no reason, and probability says its just a matter of time when you treat ill people this way.) The Area has other qualified doctors. Seek them out and ask about the schedule availability, and flexibility.

The reviews were awful. But with limited location options, I went anyway. I'm glad I did. They were just fine. No problems I saw. Each case is different and at least give them a chance. Behavioral healthcare is hard to find in rural NC. These people did the same as every other normal Behavoiral treatment type place I have ever been.

These shrinks are dangerous to your health in the worst of ways. Run ! Don't walk away from them. Better to just deal with your issues than be victim of treatment(?) from these quacks!!!

My wife was diagnosed with Bi-polar and High Aniety Disorder. She was put out of work without any insurance. She went to get help from here,,,they charged her 275.00 due to no insurance,,,did absolutely nothing for her but to tell her she needed to go to hospital for detox. I would not recommend this place to my enemy.

I drive 2 hours away to the center. Very friendly staff and Doctors . My husband is biopolar and tried to find a Doctor that understood how he felt and one that would help him with his sickness. They helped him and is still helping. Very good Doctors. Thanks alot.

I drive an hour and 15 minutes to get to Hickory Psychiatric because they take there time and it is a partnership. They will answer any question you have and are not in a hurry to give you some meds and get you on your way. It is very different from any experience I have ever had with a psychiatrist.

I have been under the care of this group for over 20 years. I was found to be Bi-Polar, which is hard to recognize and treat. They know how to treat you so you will see very positive results. And they take their profession very serious. If you are not feeling satisfaction with the treatment you are receiving; I highly suggest you try this group ofprofessionals.