Dr. Joyce A. Tinsley, MD | MIDDLETOWN, CT | Psychiatry

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Dr. Tinsley graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine,University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1981. She works in MIDDLETOWN, CT and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Tinsley is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital.

accepting new patients
2.5

11 Ratings
45 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
5 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Dr. Tinsley sounded really arrogant and rude as if seeing me was an annoyance. She put me down several times and demeaned me. In the wrong field. Avoid her.

March 8th, 2021

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Dr. Tinsley is a knowledgeable and compassionate Dr. She gives you her undivided attention during appointments and really works with you on finding the best medications to help treat your condition. I would highly recommend her.

July 18th, 2019

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She is very different from visit to visit and you never know what type of mood she will be in. She forgets what she said and makes decisions about your treatment without consulting you. She will cut your meds and leave you hanging and she will make accusations with no basis. She will not return any calls and after seeing her for 3 plus years I would expect her to know me well enough but unfortunately she is not fit to be prescribing medications and chasm always changing and messing with them. HORRIBLE STAY AWAY TRUST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 15th, 2018

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Very dismissive and not the least bit empathic. Was talked down to and basically ridiculed by Dr. Tinsley.

October 29th, 2016

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Really arrogant and condescending. Would not recommend her to anyone who wants to be treated like a human being in pain.

September 16th, 2015

The Beit Paley Center For Mental Health Services

1 MACDONOUGH PLMIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Middlesex Health Center For Behavioral Health

1250 Boston Post RdOld Saybrook, CT 06475

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Joyce Ann Tinsley, MD	Dr. Danielle Jackson, MD	Dr. Jeena John, DO	Dr. Carrie Ramos, DO
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.5 (11 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
MIDDLETOWN , CT	Alexandria , VA	Philadelphia , PA	Cincinnati , OH
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: Howard University College of Medicine	Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
CarePartners of Connecticut
ConnectiCare
GEHA
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare

Psychiatry

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2001

University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joyce Tinsley affiliated with?: Dr. Joyce Tinsley is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital.
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