Dr. Patrick Bruce Atkins, MD

I went to this dr for several years while in college. If you want a whole bunch of Adderall (he gave me 2 30’s a day PLUS one 20mg XR), he’s the doctor to go to. He very much over-prescribes and he’s honestly just uncomfortable to be in a room with. You feel like he’s flirting the entire time and if he didn’t have you so addicted to addys, you would probably get up and walk out. How this man hasn’t been taken to court yet for over-prescribing or being inappropriate during his convos required to get the rx… I have no idea. I read that he’s currently working with deaf mentally challenged people. All I can say is- atleast they don’t have to wait in a room for 30 minutes and LISTEN while he plays his guitar (badly) in the next room for another patient. So unprofessional. Tuscaloosa has a real amphetamine problem, and honestly- it’s time we start calling some of those “drs” out.

This crackpot actually said the Devil caused my depression. Stay away from this delusional and unstable person-

HE needs to see a psychiatrist.

most disrespectful psychiatrist I've been too. BY FAR! Do yourself a favor and stay away from his weird self.

I saw this doctor for two years. He does mention religion a lot, office staff does not return calls.

Dr.Atkins is truly a caring and compassionate and well educated doctor. He actually listens to you and gives great advice and is very knowlegable about medicine, side effects, etc..... It did take me a.month to get in....but it was worth it, and im so glad i found him! I havehad some awful experiences with other psyciatrists, most of them i couldnt even understand and they didnt.even listen to me! They wld open mail or whatever and not even give u eye contact! Totally made me feel like i wasnt being heard. Dr. Atkins always made me feel he was listening, because he would ask questions related to what i was saying! I felt very comfortable at my visit, and felt he really knows what he is talking about!! If i had to rate my first visit, 1-10....It would definetly be a 10. He actually takes time to listen and talk to you, without staring at a clock. He didnt make me feel nervous, and even though i was still a.little nervous.....he eased my nervousness by conversation about my family.and… what we were going thru. He appears to be very knowlegable in his field, and was very polite, and competent. I dont see how anyone could dislike him or his very polite, professional, courteous staff. They were great to me, and doctors arent generally people i trust, right off the bat....but he earned my trust right off the bat. I totally recommend this practice.....they are very nice and smart! Dont miss out by seeing some other "quack" psyciatrist!! Trust me......in the long run the "quacks" will mess u up so much morethan you wouldve been had u found a quality psyciatrist! And for all the skeptics out there, i wrote this on my own and was not "compensated" at all!!!!!

He does a thorough evaluation and makes good recommendations. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it is also that very truth that helps set us free. If you have read negative posts, most likely they were from people not ready to deal with the core issue that is leading to the pain, depression, anxiety, or stress. Peeling back the layers and getting to the core is painful, but it also brings great healing in the process. Thank you Dr. Atkins for being the caring doctor you are!!

I was shocked by the treatment I received by this so called professional. He started by taking my history and then turned to the subject of religion. He started asking me why I thought bad things happen to good people. My 23 year old daughter has just passed away from cancer and I have just been diagnosed with cancer. After telling him I had read everything on the subject and that I had anger he instructed me to get up and read from the bible where I would find the answer. Things went from bad to worse. When I challenged his view he became extremely defensive, tried to intimidate me and threatened me. I walked out of the appointment. He did more damage in thirty minutes than I can describe. I would tell everyone to run away from this man.

He has been my doctor for about 3 years & was highly recommended. He's funny, kind, reassuring, easy to talk to, & honest. He's smart & knows what he's doing. I trust him, his recommendations, & his treatments. I actually enjoy going to my appt & seeing his very kind & friendly staff!

This man is a certified nut!! Do not go to him. He has been reported to the AL Med. Association several times. Wanted to sing and pray. Has AL Mental Health Hospital connections. Do NOT go to him!!!