Dr. Heather S. Vestal | Durham, NC | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Vestal works in Durham, NC and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Vestal is affiliated with Mclean Hospital.

accepting new patients
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11 Ratings
1 insurance plan accepted
9 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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11 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Spent time with me: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
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Pretty terrible, Pretty terrible, Pretty terrible, Pretty terrible

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December 31st, 2024

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Dr. Vestal has exceptionally poor interpersonal skills. She is dismissive and condescending. He is proof of the old adage that many go into the Psychiatry specialty because want to be in power over their patients. The worst and most dangerous kind of Dr.'s are the ones who have no caring for their patients regardless of their clinical expertise.

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December 9th, 2024

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Unprofessional and aggressive attitude. Have not seen any doctor to act like the way that she does. I took my daughter who has depression to her clinic. Dr. Vestal was not even listening when my daughter was explaining her feelings. Not a psychiatric that I was looking for.

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November 28th, 2024

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Why would any one want to see this rude doctor? She does not show any respect or sympathy toward her patients. She is addressing her patients in a belittling language, does not show any sympathy and does not care about patient's well being. Do not go to her if you have any other option.

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November 16th, 2024

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Dr. Vestal showed little or no sympathy toward her patient. She did not listen to the patient's comments. She was rushed to leave the session. Very displeased with the appointment. Will never go to her again.

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November 16th, 2024

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I found Dr. Vestal to be quite forced and fake when interacting with her. She was quite out of touch with the realities for our family and did not seem interested to learn about the challenges that we face in ensuring help for my family member. Unsurprisingly, my family member ended up back in the ER after being discharged from Duke.

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October 12th, 2021

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I had the displeasure of having Heather Vestal take care of my child. She didn't ever return my calls and gave him terrible care. He left the hospital more depressed than when he got in. Worst "doctor" I have ever met.

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August 3rd, 2021

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She took care of my auntie and mixed up all her medications. Doctor Vestal don't even know her name or what she supposed to be taking at all. She DID NOT call me back and the head nurse told me she the worst doctor they have so I made them switch doctors who was much much better.

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July 6th, 2021

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She tried to get with my boyfriend then left the state

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May 27th, 2021

Duke University Hospital

2301erwin RdDurham, NC 27710

Tel: (855) 855-6484

Duke Regional Hospital

3643 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704

Tel: (855) 855-6484


Dr. Heather S. Vestal	D'Ericka Fulgham-Artis, PMHNP	Dr. Lauren Morris, MD	Dr. Jessica Grimes, DO
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
1 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
		8 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Durham , NC	Durham , NC	Raleigh , NC	Raleigh , NC
		Med School: East Carolina University School Of Medicine	Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Bipolar Disorder
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Depression
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