Dr. Rahim Shamsi, MD | Waterbury, CT | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Shamsi graduated from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1966. He works in Waterbury, CT and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry, Neurology and Other Specialty. Dr. Shamsi is affiliated with Saint Marys Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.6

16 Ratings
60 years of experience
speaks English
Temple University Health System
6 written reviews
3 specialties
15 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Shamsi's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

16 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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DR. Shamsi is a more traditional psychiatrist who does both medication prescribing/monitoring and also psychotherapy. Some Psychiatrists have you discuss issues with a separate therapist for psychotherapy. I appreciate the time he spends discussing my issues with depression in addition to managing my prescribed medication. He is a practitioner who has empathy for me as a patient. I highly recommend Doctor Shamsi.

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

June 28th, 2016

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Dr. Shansi is an amazing doctor. Takes the time to listen to you, and his office staff is amazing. You never feel like you are just another patient. He is extremely well educated. And to the review that said he never made eye contact, he is blind......but you never feel as if that's taking away from your appointment. Highly recomend this Dr.

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

September 27th, 2015

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Dr. shamsi has been treating me for the past seven years. Dr. Shamsi is exceptionally well educated and is one great doctor. It is always easy to get in touch with him and his staff, and they are very fast at returning your call ,and always always very very helpful and caring. I strongly recommend this doctor.

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 19th, 2015

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cant see.. great guy... great memory.. dont judge and you willove this guy..helped me 100%.

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 31st, 2012

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WHEN I FIRST WENT TO DR.SHAMSI IT WAS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH SINCE I WAS BRUTALLY REAR ENDED BY AN OFF DUTY AMBULANCE IN 2011. I DEVELOPED AN ACUTE FEAR OF DRIVING AMONG OTHER ISSUES. HE HAS BEEN A GREAT MENTOR WITH TRADITIONAL VALUES AND ALWAYS COMES TO THE PHONE IF I NEED TO TALK WITH HIM. (UNLIKE MOST PHYSICIANS) HE'S A STRAIGHT SHOOTER, VERY AMIABLE AND HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR ONCE YOU GET TO KNOW HIM!..I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!

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 1st, 2012

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he had ridiculous suggestions. i found out he was perscribing too high of a dosage of medicine, found out when i saw another dr. and he doesn't keep notes.

Did Well

Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

March 13th, 2010

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60 Westwood Ave Ste 310Waterbury, CT 06708

Tel: (203) 753-6160

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Rahim Shamsi MD

60 Westwood Ave Ste 106Waterbury, CT 06708

Tel: (203) 262-6688

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Dr. Rahim Shamsi, MD	Dr. Peter Szeibel, MD	Dr. Dung Truong, MD	Dr. Phillip Azouz, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (16 Ratings)	2.8 (4 Ratings)	2.3 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
60 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Waterbury , CT	Atlanta , GA	Lincolnshire , IL	Jacksonville , FL
Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University	Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School - Twin Cities	Med School: University of Michigan
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Temple University Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences in 1966.

NPI Number

Dr. Shamsi's NPI number is 1295805927.

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What languages does Dr. Rahim Shamsi speak?: Dr. Rahim Shamsi speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rahim Shamsi affiliated with?: Dr. Rahim Shamsi is affiliated with Saint Marys Hospital.
Where is Dr. Rahim Shamsi's office located?: Dr. Rahim Shamsi's office is located at 60 Westwood Ave Ste 310, Waterbury, CT, 06708.
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