Dr. Syam Prasad Kunam, MD

He saved my life, literally. I was not functioning, could barely leave my house, much less, work. I know that if I had not sought help, I would not be alive today. I did a lot of research to find the most qualified, board certified, highly regarded psychiatrist, and Dr. Kunam surpassed my expectations.

I have seen Dr Kunam for almost 30 years. In patient and out patient. He has helped tremendously. I felt I needed to write a review because he is a doctor and he does his best. He has not caused my issues or anyone else’s either. He is not a counselor to poor out all your feelings to. They have therapists for that. Not all of us are in need to talk and make friends. His purpose is totally completed with his visits. I appreciate him and hope he never retires.

Dr. S. Kunam, MD is always available when I need follow appts especially how a doctor can be so busy. He schedule is always flexible and his staff makes it so easy to schedule appt times. He always make sure if to discuss the appropriate meds being used for my symptoms and he takes the time to listen and understand. I am veryu happy with the services provided.

The Dr was very understanding knowledgeable and friendly

My regular doctor was out and I would be very soon out of my med. Dr. Kunam fitted me in the same day so that he could make an evaluation and prescribe refill for me. That was very considerate.

Great doctor

We spoke of what is going on and explained options of medications and to make a follow up appointment. Fast and easy was the virtual appointment

Dr Kunam helps me feel calmer by explaining his plan regarding several options of treatment. Always expressing how he really wants to help me feel better. This was our second visit; so far so good in gaining trust in him.

Thank you for your help doctor! He is very understandable and will listen to your problems and help with every situation. He is a very polite doctor and very professional, takes care of business. I am greatly thankful to select him as my doctor.

I’ve been a patient with Dr. Kunam for more than a year or so. During our meetings — of which I am baffled as to how this is a paid service through my insurance — he would hardly look away from the computer screen, making those paid sessions seemingly impersonal. Also, he once prescribed me a medication that did not pertain to my health conditions, thus, affecting my medical history. More importantly, despite having years of history between him and I and also having a similar prescription throughout, he denied a request for my prescription refill unless seen in person — even though I live hours away for school and have no personal transportation. I hope this review can help someone make a wise decision in choosing doctors by not choosing Dr. Kunam and furthering his career as a “psychiatrist” who deals with one’s health in a matter of redundant numbers and data input.

Dr. Kunam is a genius. When dealing with your mind and emotions it is best not to expose yourself to doctors who are just average in their skills and training.

I am so pleased with this Doctor. He listened to me and really made me feel like a human being.

nice disposition ,he listens and tries to resolve problems

Misdiagnosis patients within 2 seconds of a visit does not listen does not spend enough time with patients.perscribes dangerous medications to patients without propper diagnosis does not consider patients overall health while prescribing drugs that cause extremely dangerous side effects or drug interactions.

I wrote a review previously that's already posted here, but I also wanted to mention- my son was prescribed or is on Adderall XR. His non-custodial father walks into the office and ask for a script for the Adderall, also note the child isn't with him. The doctor did it. The doctor's office the doctor is working out of is like a drug mill, he's supplying non-patients drugs. Controlled substance. (I did report this). I needed a script for my son same medication, this guy didn't tell me that the dad already got one, I submitted it to the pharmacy, and it didn't go through that's how I found out about it. I was steaming mad. Dad doesn't need one, the child doesn't live with him. Smh.

I got horribly I'll from a medication he gave me. I won't go back.

Out of convenience, I decided to see a psychiatrist at the same location my therapist worked at. He was only available on Mondays. Like a good portion of the general population, I work Mondays, & could only see him in the evening. Almost every time I had an appointment to see him, I would get a call from the office several hours before my appointment informing me that he would be leaving early. They would ask if I could come in earlier, which I never could because I had to work. When I did see him, he never remembered me nor did he seem to care about how I was doing. Don't waste your time or money,

Dr. Kunam at this location is a dangerous psychiatrist. I have 3 experiences with him as well as 2 other mental health professionals who have specifically warned me against going to him. The first experience was I went to Inland Psych based on referral from my primary health dr./insurance. When I went I told him that I was feeling slightly depressed. Within 15 minutes and with none of the standard psychiatric tests being administered (MMPI, Myers Briggs, etc.) Dr. Kunam prescribed the following medications: Lithium (for bi-polar disorder), Klonopin (anti-psychotic), Wellbutrin (anti-depressant). I felt like a zombie for about 6 months until I decided to get a second opinion who stated that, at worst, I was mildly depressed and prescribed me a small dose of paxil on a temporary basis. The second experience is that he basically did the same thing but with my wife, who did not know that this was the same doctor I had seen. The third experience was that we had been having some concerns about our 6 year old son's behavior, seeming a bit detached from his peers, so wife called health insurance, they once again referred her to Dr. Kunam and she had forgot that he was same doctor. Again, WITHIN 15 MINUTES Dr. Kunam had diagnosed my son as possibly 3 things: tourette's, autistic, and aspergers (form of autism). At this point, instead of stating that further testing would be in order (ya' know, since he had just diagnosed my son w/ 3 different things in 15 minutes after asking my wife a handful of questions) he prescribed him an anti-anxiety medication and an anti-psychotic medication. My son is just a bit detached from his peers but learns at an accelerated level and has a good amount of friends. Not to mention, none of the non-medicinal methods of improving a child's symptoms WERE EVER MENTIONED BY HIM and non-medicinal methods are regularly used for each of these disorders. Finally, I have been in contact with 2 mental health professionals in regards to marital counseling who have both, when they heard that we had seen Kunam, stated that he is a "dangerous doctor" and that we should contact our insurance about finding other psychiatrists. Take from this what you will but it is my impression that Kunam is simply an over-compensated drug dealer who is being rather cavalier with the mental well-being of those who contact him for assistance, including children

I have being in treatment with this Doctor for many years. This past summer, I had a break down, This Doctor was able to fit in to his schedule with 1 phone call, saw me after hours, and during urgent care hours on a Sunday. He and his staff helped me deal with the nightmare of paper and anaylisis/RNs from STD disability from via my work. This Doctor, know my name, asks me questions about how I am doing, heck he even asks me about how I am doing on the job and how my family is doing. The front staff is totally busy, but they still are able to help with appointment's and know who I am when I call. if you want a knowledgeable Doctor who can provide excellent treatment, Dr. Kunam is for you. You want a warm and fuzzy? Go see a Pediatrician.

I saw this Doctor 3 times, each visit was horrible. The 1st visit, I blamed his rudeness on the office being too busy, the 2nd visit the same thing, the 3rd visit I was the only patient waiting and he was still rude. My meds needed authorization which he totally screwed up. I told him of the mix up and he said its takes too long on hold,he told me to call. The greeting clearly states Doctors only. No one should have to put up with this mans rudeness.To make matters worse the office staff does not return important phone calls,,,the whole experience was a nightmare,