Dr. Prakash G. Ettigi, MD | Richmond, VA | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Ettigi graduated from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 1971. He works in Richmond, VA and 3 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Ettigi is affiliated with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.6

50 Ratings
55 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Ellis Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Doctor has long history of receiving kickbacks from drug companies (Forest Pharmaceuticals) of $500-$1000 paid out at regular intervals for prescribing celexa (filed in state of Massachusetts on behalf of citizens of US). He allowed others (in particular his wife) to use his prescribing privileges to write prescriptions for controlled substances. He didn't "retire" willingly, he had to "retire" or face sanctions.

May 10th, 2018

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Has been my Psychiatrist for over 30 years. Helped me through some very difficult times. I fear he will be retiring soon and I will hate to lose him and his advice that he has given over the years!!!

February 14th, 2017

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I had a good time at the visit discussing my needs and the office is nice.

February 5th, 2016

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I've been seeing Dr Ettigi about 10 years. He is very knowledgeable in his field. He has been of great help to me.

October 19th, 2015

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I told my doctor I was having random, racing thoughts. He advised me that if I was having negative, self-harming fears such as 'what if I go crazy or start feeling suicidal' that I should just go through with them and get it over with! I had gone to him for help, NOT a push in the other direction! He never helped me, and had the nerve to YELL at me, calling me a liar over something he knew nothing about. He pushed some drugs on me, and told me he was unable to assist me, that my problems were unhelpable. I had/have no intent on harming ANYONE and yet I was advised to.

June 21st, 2012

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Dr. Ettigi is terrible. He never listened to me, and made treatment decisions without my input. His office is old and dirty. The waiting room is loud, with many patients using profanity. I have waited as long as 45 minutes to be seen. And today I found out that I have been overcharged for my copay, which I feel is intentional. I would recommend anyone BUT Dr. Ettigi.

April 20th, 2012

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Dr. Ettigi seemed afraid of me during treatment. My diagnosis was also given too quickly- he didn't have nearly enough time to analyze my problem before he prescribed many medications to me which have the side effect of "sudden death" (listed as a side effect for the medicines).

January 7th, 2012

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

1500 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223

Tel: (804) 225-1700

Jencare Senior Medical Center

6530 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224

Tel: (804) 674-3425

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Jencare Senior Medical Center

1325 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWAtlanta, GA 30310

Tel: (404) 836-0136

Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hype Counseling Services

5911 W BROAD STRICHMOND, VA 23230


Dr. Prakash G Ettigi, MD	Dr. Cory Alfers, DO	Dr. Riddhi Kothari, DO	Dr. Sumeet Singh, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (50 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Richmond , VA	Rockville , MD	Rockville , MD	Rockville , MD
Med School: Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Western University of Health Sciences	Med School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Xavier University School of Medicine
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ellis Hospital

Medical School

Karnataka Institute Of Medical SciencesGraduated in 1971

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Where is Dr. Prakash Ettigi's office located?: Dr. Prakash Ettigi's office is located at 1500 N 28th St, Richmond, VA, 23223.
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