Dr. Peter Viggo Blaes, MD

I thought I was the only one who had a horrible experience with this "Doctor". He feels nothing for his patients only $$$ is on his mind. Stay away, and keep your kids away from him. Who knows how many lives he has ruined. He almost ended mine. Think of how many of his former patients are dead now, and are not able to tell the truth. Check out his other reviews, and you will see what this man has done for this community.

Iâ??ve seen Dr Blasé for 6-8 years (I really donâ??t remember). Likable guy. Open Enrollment the heart of my condition is still persistent, and I really think there were other options that could have been explored It cost me my marriage, months after my job, and most recently my current GF accuses me of things I canâ??t remember if they are true. Itâ??s a depressing feeling to have to go by someone elseâ??s account of things that you canâ??t remember and always having to apologize for things you donâ??t even know if they ever happened. In some cases Iâ??ve retaliated against people because I donâ??t believe them (and itâ??s frustrating to know your memory of event are not as good as theirs. Still when the stakes are high, what choice do you have. Iâ??m currently battling with some individuals that I know took advantage of me, and provably some stems from my memory. So right now there are police warrants in 3 jurisdictions totaling at least 7 charges, some felonies, and trying to… get employed again. So the moral of the story, find someone that digs below the top layer to find ways to better treat conditions rather than putting band aids on it. I hate to be critical, but my life has been severely impacted by the lack or good treatment.

Even handed Dr. who sees me as a patient and respects me as a patient. stays professional and courteous.

Dr. Blaes provides excellent care for my depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD.

Great psychiatrist, great staff. Took me down on doses of prescribed anxiety medicine. Does exactly what you ask of him. Has psychotherapists for that range of issues.

I met Dr. peter Blaes for my initial appointment and he treated me with respect, and courtesy. I appreciate all the efforts he did at being my doctor.

I've been a patient there for a number of years. This is the most personable group practice I have even known. My only wait time is when I show up early for an appointment. If I could rate a zero wait time I WOULD. The professional and support staff are always eager to meet my needs and take the time to let the "conversation/issues" evolve. I have recommended this practice and Dr. Blaes specifically many times without reservation.

The receptionist is absolutely horrible. I stayed because I was in crisis and thought Dr. Blaes was helping. But honestly, the receptionist's cold manipulative behavior is simply not even worth the best of care! (Dr. Blaes is fine, but not the best, so definitely not worth continuing to deal with her). She has gotten my appointments wrong on multiple occasions (Dr. Blaes is no help in these circumstances, which is horrible on his part), and anytime I ask her a question (whether over the phone or in person), she is beyond rude! Acts as though I am "bothering" her for doing her job! Absolutely ridiculous. In addition, I've had issues with billing a number of times, but again she is absolutely no help and clearly bothered by my asking questions about issues that she's caused! I know they use a billing company, but SHE passes the info on to them. Bottom line, she is unprofessional, unkind, and beyond incompetent. I am sure I am not the only one with issues with her. Hopefully… they will finally get rid of her. If not, I will definitely be finding a new psychiatrist!

Dr. Blaes has the mix of good clinical assessment skills, and allowing his patients to set the direction of their medically based psychiatric treatment. I have been seeing him for 5 years, and any changes to my medications come only after all the options have been discussed.

Doc is impatient, rude, egotistical, condescending, and argumentative. These are traits that are ill suited to a psychiatrist. Prescribes meds while providing little or no information on side effects or long term potential for addiction. His methodology for making assessments to make a diagnosis lacks rigorous diagnostic criteria. But he does accept insurance, which puts him in a unique category of generosity relative to many Washington area psychiatrists, who do not accept insurance. But there are others who do in this area so I would recommend attempting to see them before subjecting yourself to the sub-optimal care that this physician provides.