Dr. Penumetsa B. Raju, MD | Waterloo, IA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Raju graduated from the Rangaraya Medical College,Andhra Medical College in 1963. He works in Waterloo, IA and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Raju is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3.4

14 Ratings
63 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
Mental Health Institute
7 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Loves to medicate and over dose people causing them to harm them slefs, etc . Does not like you to get off the medication and calls your parents about you getting off he does not understand like Dr. Goel Shah, Dr.Lederman and Dr. Kantameni know that some drugs have side affects that are harmful.. Wants you do nothing but go crazy living at home with over baring parents that think only brIn scans need . Does not care makes thing worse .

August 30th, 2016

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He's the best out there. I moveed more than an hour away about six years ago and I still go to him. He knows how to calm the patient, he listens very well, and he knows it seems absoutely everything about how drugs affect the human body

April 14th, 2016

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I been to him twice all he wants to do is give drugs and keep you on them. I stoped taking them he then wanted to put me on a diffent one longer five time a day two pills. I told him now he then called my dad saying she is not going to not take them.

March 3rd, 2015

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This doctor is a liar, he says he is going to do one thing and does another. He plays God with people's lives. I don't recommend this doctor, he thinks people with mood disorders are stupid and incapable of making decisions.

February 24th, 2015

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Dr. Raju is very insightful while not being intrusive. I have nothing but positive experiences with him. I'm a 100% better person now.

February 16th, 2015

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At each visit I was escorted to his office within five minutes of my appointment time. Dr. Raju is soft spoken but he listens very carefully and asks insightful follow up questions. He gave me a detailed explanation of the drugs he was prescribing and their possible side effects. He is the first Dr. who has ever called me at home to see how I was doing and to confirm my next visit.

January 6th, 2014

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I hate this doctor , he is very not trust worthy . You tell, or wright him confidential info . He does not come talk to or call you . He goes to others that are related and talks to them about it. Put you on antidepressant medicine , and tells you to go see a counselor then make a follow up visit . Make matters worse not better , does not help. Stay away from him wish I did.

June 14th, 2013

Mercyone Waterloo Behavioral Health Care

2750 Saint Francis DrWaterloo, IA 50702

Tel: (319) 272-8922

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Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

3421 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702

Tel: (319) 272-8000

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Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Penumetsa Bangar Raju, MD	Dr. Colleen McGuire, DO	Nicole McCloskey, PMHNP	Nycole Ashley Cox, FNP-C
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (14 Ratings)	4.3 (13 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
63 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Waterloo , IA	Los Angeles , CA	Victoria , TX	Atlanta , GA
Med School: Rangaraya Medical College	Med School: Touro University Medical School	Med School: Wilkes University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Psychiatry

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

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Rangaraya Medical CollegeGraduated in 1964

Andhra Medical CollegeGraduated in 1963

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Where is Dr. Penumetsa Raju's office located?: Dr. Penumetsa Raju's office is located at 2750 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA, 50702.
Which hospitals is Dr. Penumetsa Raju affiliated with?: Dr. Penumetsa Raju is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.
Does Dr. Penumetsa Raju accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Penumetsa Raju has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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What languages does Dr. Penumetsa Raju speak?: Dr. Penumetsa Raju speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, and English.

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