Dr. James Abanishe, MD | TUCSON, AZ | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Abanishe graduated from the Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1999. He works in TUCSON, AZ and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Abanishe is affiliated with Palo Verde Behavioral Health.

4.1

11 Ratings
27 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
Harlem Hospital Center
9 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Abanishe's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

11 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Excellent clinician, thoughtful, caring I will recommend

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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Needs Improvement

June 17th, 2024

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I have never felt more disrespected by a doctor than by Dr. Abanishe.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

March 29th, 2022

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I see Abinishe for anxiety, fatigue and depression. I have found him to be very well informed and warm. He values my input and I do not fell talked down to or judged. I am also a medical professional and would highly recommend him to any of my patients.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 2nd, 2019

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Dr. James Abanishe is kind, thorough, and a caring physician who listens to his patients!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 28th, 2019

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My experience with Dr. Abanishe has been nothing short of great! He is someone that is genuinely concerned with the health of his patient. He does not over prescribe and he has even reduced the amount of meds that I need to take. Trust me, he is great at what he does.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 12th, 2018

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Great Dr. He listens

January 24th, 2018

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He's he best psychiatrist I've ever visited. will continue to see him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 22nd, 2018

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My experience with Dr Abanishe was terrible. He behaved in an unprofessional manner. He prescribed medications NOT indicated for my symptoms. He would discontinue a medication and then prescribe the same EXACT med under a different name. When i asked him why he was prescribing a med that was causing my condition to worsen and cause additional symptoms, he told me to find a new psychiatrist which I thankfully did just that.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

December 19th, 2017

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accurate diagnosis need after care appointment

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 23rd, 2017

Mountain Dew Behavioral Health

2292 W MAGEE RD STE 290TUCSON, AZ 85742

Mon11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dr. James Abanishe

6700 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85704


Dr. James Abanishe, MD	Dr. Michael Watkins, MD	Dr. Kevin Lu, MD	Daniel Philip Chafetz
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
27 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English
TUCSON , AZ	McKinney , TX	Phoenix , AZ	Tucson , AZ
Med School: Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science At San Antonio	Med School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Psychiatry

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

Dr. James Abanishe holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Harlem Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Abanishe's NPI number is 1992053573.

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