Dr. Stephen C. Padnes, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Padnes works in Philadelphia, PA and specializes in Psychiatry and Pain Medicine.

3.9

27 Ratings
speaks English
12 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 office location

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

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3.9

27 Ratings with 12 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 25 Minutes

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Spent time with me: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Best Dr I ever had never judged I suffer from complex chronic pain syndrome with rsd and I have a spinal cord stem implanted in me if it wasn't for him I don't know what I would have done thank you doc much appreciated and much respect

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April 14th, 2023

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Cash for prescription = pill mill

February 9th, 2020

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Padnes only cares about your money. He doesn't care if you live or die! He reuined my life!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 11th, 2019

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I've tried to call dr padnes phone number but his son seems to be taking all calls.I need my records that were sent to Stephen Padnes before my treatment.I need a new dr to treat my chronic pain .I can't get serous treatment without all my records especially from records sent to dr Stephen padnes before he treated me. He has all treatment from 1st pain management dr & surgeries?

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 18th, 2017

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Finally a doctor who actually spends time with you. A doctor who cares about his patients and will go above and beyond to help them. He makes you feel really comfortable in his office. I would recommend him to everyone

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 30th, 2017

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Let's just say this man saved my life between actually helping with my back problems, when I had surgery on my foot from diabetes and couldn't walk because they took part of my heal bone out, he was there to help, and the biggest was when me and my wife separated. If it wasn't for him helping me thru this hard time and taking time away from other patients to talk to me I would have never made another day. This man will always be in my prayers. Thank you Doc from the bottom of my heart. Oh yes and my wife thanks you to.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 29th, 2016

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spends more time than any other doc of his kind. IS the only doc you,ll find metro area ,that offers true psycotherpy along with meds. The truth is he,s someone i consider a true friend and a spiritual mentor,

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 15th, 2016

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awesome doc. Won't find to many like doc.padness nicest guy an most caring about your situation

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October 21st, 2015

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best physician i have seen. He is open and honest with his patients in regard to their treatment and expects honesty in return. Most of his patients see him for chronic conditions and thus, have been his patients for many years. I spoke with some of them before my office visit and got nothing but good feedback.He is very compassionate but dont confuse his kindness with weakness. . He has testified in court against drug sellers who tried to infiltrate his office..

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 21st, 2015

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ecelent thorough physician who filters patient applicantsfor pain management carefully. I had to wait 2 months for an appointment but it was well worth it! His psychiatric epertise helped me a lot with my emotional probems and my marriage

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 9th, 2015

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1326 Spruce St Apt 501Philadelphia, PA 19107


Dr. Stephen Charles Padnes, MD	Dr. Alexandra Hill, MD	Dr. Briana Mathews, MD	Dr. Maxine Zhou, MD
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	Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine	Med School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine
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