Dr. Vinod K. Patwa, MD | Yucca Valley, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Patwa graduated from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 1969. He works in Yucca Valley, CA and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Patwa is affiliated with Lower Keys Medical Center.

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28 Ratings
57 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
Suny Health Science Center
12 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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We had the worst with Dr. Padwa. My daughter was over medicated and kept in the hospital against her will. They made her sign forms when she was over sedated. She could barely speak and walk

August 19th, 2019

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We had the worst with Dr. Padwa. My daughter was over medicated and kept in the hospital against her will. They made her sign forms when she was over sedated. She could barely speak and walk

August 19th, 2019

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We had the worst with Dr. Padwa. My daughter was over medicated and kept in the hospital against her will. They made her sign forms when she was over sedated. She could barely speak and walk

August 19th, 2019

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Dr. Vinod K. Patwa was very helpful in assessing the mental health issues I was facing during my visit and then giving a proper diagnosis and plan for me to get to a stable point. The help he provided has continued to benefit me to the present day. I feel better than I have felt mentally in a long time. Thank you Dr. Patwa for your help!

May 17th, 2019

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Dr. Patwa is the sorriest excuse for a doctor. He over medicates his patients, his bedside manner is horrible and he truly doesn’t care about his patients. All he cares about is the money he gets from insurance companies for keeping us for 3-4 weeks with no explanation. He dopes you up and then uses that as an excuse to the insurance as to why you can’t leave. If you have really good insurance don’t waste your time because he will keep you for months. If you have no insurance and actually NEED the help he will turn you away. I’m not sure how he is still practicing medicine. A law suit should have been filed years ago on this man. It’s time for him to retire.

April 22nd, 2019

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Helped me more than any doctor has in the past. His experiance and wisdom is unparallel!

April 12th, 2019

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He is the best!

April 9th, 2019

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He is amazing

April 9th, 2019

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He has a lot of experience and knows medication

April 9th, 2019

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This doctor medicated me against my will while I was under emergency care and attempted incessantly to prescribe me medications which My primary doctor informed me I did not need and which would be counterproductive to my treatment. Even after I requested a different doctor and asked him to cease contact he continued to push for medication and improperly diagnosed me because of my requests. I would not recommend his care to any person.

May 9th, 2018

Dr. Vinod Kumar Patwa

57407 29 Palms HwyYucca Valley, CA 92284


Dr. Vinod Kumar Patwa, MD	Dr. Maxwell Schauermann, MD	Dr. Christa DeFries, MD	Veronica Newsom
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (28 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
57 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English
Yucca Valley , CA	San Francisco , CA	San Francisco , CA	Spokane , WA
Med School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College	Med School: Loma Linda University	Med School: UT Southwestern Medical Center	Med School: Antioch University-Los Angeles
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Bipolar Disorder
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical CollegeGraduated in 1969

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Which hospitals is Dr. Vinod Patwa affiliated with?: Dr. Vinod Patwa is affiliated with Lower Keys Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Vinod Patwa's office located?: Dr. Vinod Patwa's office is located at 57407 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA, 92284.
Does Dr. Vinod Patwa accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vinod Patwa accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Vinod Patwa accepting new patients?: Dr. Vinod Patwa has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Vinod Patwa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Vinod Patwa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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