Dr. Barry K Knezek, MD

Dangerous the way these doctors prescribe drugs with lack of clarity of effects. You are the experimental one for the doctors and companies. This is a questionable field of science in my opinion and from what I have learned from testimony of pharmaceutical representatives own words have taught me this in some college courses I have taken. These doctors need to do better and have an obligation to do so. Patients are “crash dummies” for this industry. Eat healthy, exercise, and get counseling or attend anonymous groups if you can’t afford or find counseling. 30 years of experience plus self education has taught me this. Cobra snakes sitting behind a desk. So much more I would love to say but this thing keeps telling me I have things said in my review that are not allowed. Free speech is apparently not allowed on this place to leave a review. Protect yourself and your family, these doctors will not. They care about money, and you so long as you don’t become a risk to their income. They… lack full disclosure because of many reasons but primarily because they don’t know how you will react with any medication. It is a sad and pathetic industry. Pharma companies should be ashamed and held to a higher standard just like these doctors. This guy gave me medication as a minor and the repercussions still are with me. He refused to help me after a certain point and it is because I became a liability. Good luck to all. Seek to educate yourself. Have healthy skepticism.

This man should have his license revoked! After having been a patient of his for several years I was fired from his office during a particularly difficult time in my life. At the time several of my family members were also seeing him. He used the things that we had talked about privately to alienate my family from me. I thought that was unconscionable and bordering on malpractice. I will never forgive him for that! I believe he should be in jail for having violated doctor/patient confidentiality.

I will always recommend DR.K. to anyone!!!!!!!! A great professional, he is HUMAN, and will listen. You are not degraded because you have an illness........no matter how large or small. I will miss him very much.....as we have moved out of state. I do not look forward to training a new DR.................lol

At first, I thought he was a nice guy- we connected and I trusted him. However, medications are a powerful, tricky thing. The moment things got a little frustrating, he dropped me and left me high and dry during a very sensitive time. His words were hurtful and his actions and excuses inexcusable. If you are looking for an honest, reliable psychiatrist who will stick with you through a difficult process-run.

very compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and informed. took his time to listen, asked great questions, and diagnosed accurately. can't say enough good things!

Phenomenal psychiatrist. He gives each patient the amount of time they need.

I posted this same review on another site today so I thought I'd share it here as well. I've been a patient of Dr. K for 7 years. Thank you Dr. Knezek! I went through h$#@ and back with several Doctors who seem to have the one size fits mentality with regards to medication -SSRI's, etc for anxiety and depression. My past treatment with other Dr's was far worse than my condition. Don't let Dr. XYZ nod his head and write you a prescription just so he can move on to the next paying customer. Dr. Knezek was the the fist doctor that actually took the time to listen and tailor a treatment for me specifically. He's the only genuinely sympathetic and empathetic psych I've worked with. He called me on Christmas eve one year to ask how I was feeling, who does that? He truly understands modern psychotropic medicine and treatment which is something (to my surprise) that other psychiatrist I've seen seem to know little about. I rarely have to wait more than 5-10 minutes, but if he runs a bit… longer he does not rush through your appointment in hopes of getting back on schedule. Sometimes a patient may need more attention during a visit. I certainly don't mind if my appointment gets pushed back a few extra minutes if it means someone is getting the help they need. You can't slap a band aid on depression/anxiety and say see ya...good luck with that! I don't typically write reviews, but I'm hoping that someone who is struggling will see this and make the call. I wish you all the best and my last parting comment is that whether you are going through a rough spot in life or you've been struggling for years...DON'T USE YOUR FAMILY PRACTITIONER FOR PSYCH ISSUES! You may love your family doc dearly, but loyalty to a man or woman in a white coat and stethoscope is not the way to go when struggling with emotional or psychiatric issues.

I started seeing a psychiatrist when I was 19yrs old. All of the Dr.s I've seen in the past were either referred by my school or friends. Dr. Knezek was recommended to me by another exceptional psychiatrist (that my friend works for) in the DFW area. I am a skeptical person so I wasn't sure exactly what to expect and was a little nervous about paying $400 for an intial visit (Dr. Knezek doesn't take any insurance plans). Well, I saw him yesterday and all I can say is "The man can charge me whatever he wants/needs because he is TOTALLY WORTH IT!" He was compassionate, knowledgable, and engaged. I have never felt so comfortable with a physician of ANY KIND. If you are suffering with depression/anxiety, this man can and will help you. I am so excited to start feeling like my normal self again.PS His receptionist is super friendly and helpful, too.

Caring and knows his stuff! Helped fix the mess of meds I was on from another doctor in Plano (starts with an M). Works WITH me and respects my input. I highly recommend Dr. Knezek and his staff! This is the best treatment I have received in 15 years and I am starting to feel like me again.

I have worked with Dr. Knezek for more than ten years. He is caring and insightful, a very good person for meds reviews and prescription. Excellent follow up by the doctor and his office assistant. Intelligent professional.