Dr. Joshua J. Sonkiss, MD | Juneau, AK | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Sonkiss graduated from the Mc Gill Univ Fac of Med in 2006. He works in Juneau, AK and 2 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Sonkiss is affiliated with Bartlett Regional Hospital and Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

accepting new patients
4.4

54 Ratings
20 years of experience
speaks English
University of Utah
13 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Sonkiss' Ratings and Reviews

4.4

54 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (29) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (28) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (31) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (28) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (31) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Helped me with my PTSD. I wish we had him back in Juneau.

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

November 14th, 2020

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Gave unsolicited opinion of what he thought my body looked like in a backhanded way. Glad to be rid of him.

October 23rd, 2020

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Treated me like a person

April 4th, 2019

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I think he was overall a very good guy, but I had him in Fbks, and he had very good timing. He left just when he was starting to get on my nerves.

October 16th, 2018

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I expected to be intimidated & wasn't. Helpful & seemed like he cares about clients.

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

August 17th, 2018

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Doesn't like prescribing benzos

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

April 28th, 2018

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Took time to listen to me and explain things.

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

May 8th, 2017

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Did a good job explaining why klonepin isn't good for somebody whose trying to stay sober.

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

February 14th, 2017

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Did a good job explaiing why klonepin isn't a good medicine for someone trying to stay sober

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

February 14th, 2017

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Tells you what you need to hear.

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

May 9th, 2016

Bartlett Regional Hospital

3260 Hospital DrJuneau, AK 99801

Tel: (907) 796-8900

Alaska Behavioral Health

1423 Peger RdFairbanks, AK 99709

Tel: (907) 371-1300

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Tucson Medical Center

5301 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712


Dr. Joshua James Sonkiss, MD	Jason DeLuisa, APRN	Dr. Erik Frost, MD	Katelyn Rene Fox
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (54 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
20 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Juneau , AK	Parrish , FL	San Francisco , CA	Juneau , AK
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med	Med School: University of Cincinnatti	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Psychiatry

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

Dr. Joshua James Sonkiss holds an active medical license in the states of Alaska and Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Alaska that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Utah.

Medical School

Graduated from Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Sonkiss' NPI number is 1477712180.

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