Dr. Melanie B. Illich, MD | Waco, TX | Psychiatry

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Dr. Illich specializes in the treatment of adult psychiatric disorders. This includes mood and anxiety disorders with a particular interest in women's issues including trauma and eating disorders. This psychiatrist also specializes in psychopharmacology as well as psychotherapy.

3.8

24 Ratings
35 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Illich is the best. She is very caring & easy to talk to, she can at times be very strict but only when it is a safety issue.

December 14th, 2017

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I have been going to Dr. Illich for several years now, and although I've moved cities twice since I first started seeing her, I still drive HOURS to see her on appointment days. I've looked for and gone to other psychiatrists & therapists that are in closer proximity to me, but none have come close to the skill set, knowledge, and personableness of Dr. Illich. She is the best psychiatrist & therapist around. I HIGHLY recommend!

February 6th, 2017

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Very courteous, I felt so comfortable and spent so much more time than most doctors..

February 3rd, 2016

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Dr. Illich is extremely competent and insightful. She is genuinely caring and effective at helping with complex problems and issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is worth the wait!

February 13th, 2015

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I have always found Dr. Illich to be extremely patient & very compassionate & understanding. She can be very strict sometimes but only when she feels like she has to. I think she is wonderful

July 1st, 2012

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Dr. Illich is a very knowledgeable psychiatrist, with a caring and patient personality. I feel at ease with her----- like she is my friend--not just a dr. I am recommending her to everyone who reads this.

November 23rd, 2010

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Usually runs late for appointment times. Does usually make it up in session. She really knows her drugs and effects. Is always encouraging and nonjudgemental. I wish she didn't have so many patients so it was easier to get an appointment.If there was a rating for near impossibe I would choose that! Unless you tell her your seeing things or going to kill yourself it will be 8 weeks! She does not return phone calls.You have to go through her assistant. I don't like telling a third party all my personal business. I am embarrassed enough taking to her! Makes me feel like I am just another number, she is to busy to really get involved like a therapist.

April 25th, 2010

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Very professional and caring.

November 4th, 2009

Dr. Melanie Bivona Illich

5010 Lakeland Cir Ste BWaco, TX 76710


Dr. Melanie Bivona Illich, MD	Dr. Erik Frost, MD	Dr. Alisa Allene Cross, MD	Dr. Maricelina Caro, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (37 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Waco , TX	San Francisco , CA	Killeen , TX	San Francisco , CA
Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: Thomas Jefferson University
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Psychiatry

Anorexia Nervosa
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Psychotherapy
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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