Dr. Lowry Avon Bushnell, MD

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Several years ago, I accompanied my adult daughter to see Dr. Bushnell, and she completed the ECT procedure series in the hope of defeating her depression. Dr. Bushnell, and his team, Stacie Turnbridge and the rest, were wonderful, and now, years later, my daughter is a happy, healthy, strong independent woman…free of depression, medication, and a toxic ex-husband. Dr. Lowry literally saved her life.

I had seen two psychiatrists, was misdiagnosed, on the wrong meds, and ended up at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute for inpatient care, including ECT. Thank goodness! Dr. Bushnell accurately diagnosed me, coordinated with my local psychiatrist (that he recommended) and I've been able to live a normal life since then. I've been on maintenance ECT and meds for the last 17 years, and I'm eternally grateful for the care of Dr. Bushnell and the other doctors and nurses there. Of course, this might not be right for you, but Dr. Bushnell wouldn't prescribe this for you unless it is necessary in your case.

Dr. Bushnell is the most caring doctor I have ever met. He is also the most knowledgeable. He understands medications and the chemistry of the brain like no one else. He can cure difficult cases of depression after everyone else has given up hope or does not know what to do next.

Dr. Bushnell is an amazing and gifted Dr. he goes above the call of duty every time. He cares tremendously about what he does and his patients. He is very straight forward and honest. I am very grateful to have found the blessing of this Dr.

I have seen a multiple of doctors in my life and Dr. B. is the best. He is most qualified in knowledge of medications and ability to come up with just the right combination. He is most caring and does listen and involve the patient in his care.He is very up to date aware of new treatment regimes. He is A one in my book.

I was inpatient at UNI for severe depression. Dr. Bushnell is a staunch advocate for ECT and I have no doubt that he is a sincere believer in ECT helping certain patients. He is honest and upfront and thorough about the risks and side effects. They seemed to be pushing this on me pretty hard, but to be honest, Dr. Bushnell was gracious and supportive when I backed out with only 4 hours to spare. Even though I was still in bad shape at the time, he said that I was fortunate to have a medication that worked very well for me in the past, and he was right on that. I will say that there are a LOT more patients getting this treatment than the staff might let on, and there are a LOT more patients getting more than 8-12 rounds. ECT might help you, but I thank the good LORD every day that I gave my medication time to work.

Dr. Bushnell has cared for my wife for more than 20 years. She had to have ECT back when it was done inpatient. My daughter also is having it right now on an out patient basis. She has had 3 of 8 treatments. This professional has a huge practice, is loved by his patients and is the best doctor I have ever had a family member go to. The kind of depression my family members deal with is not "the blues" it is Major Clinical Depression that can be treated but not cured. It is very tough on the patients that have to deal with this and usually includes "panic attacks" which are also a terrible thing for them.

Dr. Bushnell is unique. 1st he will spend a full hour or more explaining ECT so you have very few questions. He is a pioneer. I had an 8 course ECT treatment from Dr. Bushnell with excellent results and it was quite obvious his care for me as an individual was to help me achieve the highest level of treatment possible. You won't find anyone better for ECT.

Dr. Bushnell is the kindest, most knowlegable professional I have ever entrusted my care to. I quite literally owe my life to him!He listens, compassonate, honest (even if it hurts a little)and has a real understanding of mental health issues and their treatment.