Dr. Salil Kathpalia, MD

I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic pain and Dr. K is the only doctor that I honestly have it that gives a crap about my mental state and how I’m feeling physically he works with me as much as he can with my pain there’s only so much you can do because there’s only so many medications he can prescribe for me but he does a great job of managing the medicine and helping me cope mentally with the pain that I deal with on a daily basis he is an amazing doctor he’s probably the best doctor that I’ve ever had he will never push medicine on you but he will make his recommendations when he believes you need them. He will also never abruptly change your medicine because he cares about your mental stability. I’ve only ever had positive experiences with him since starting to see him two years ago. He definitely can’t fix what’s going on inside of me but he definitely has been a big part of my recovery.

I made an appointment with Dr. Kathpalia when my depression was so severe I wasn't sure I wanted to live anymore. My meds weren't working, and for months I hadn't been able to find a psychiatrist who accepted my insurance and didn't have long waiting lists. I was so relieved to find a doctor and felt hopeful for the first time in months. Prior to my appointment, i told a therapist in his office that because I was considered med-resistant, I had experimental treatments every few months for the past year on an emergency basis that had improved my depression, but only temporarily. I now needed a doctor who could help find meds that would work consistently so I wouldn't need emergency treatments. Without even seeing me, he cancelled my appointment and refused to talk with me because he didn't agree with the treatments I had received. I called his office several times to explain how badly I needed his help, and if he would just talk to me, I could explain that if he could help me, I… wouldn't need the treatments anymore. He never returned my calls. His disregard for my urgent need for his help is the most careless, irresponsible behavior I've ever experienced from a doctor, especially one who wouldn't even meet with me.