Adib Bitar, MD

Terrible. Refused to diagnose adult ADHD. Said there was a definitive computer test for ADHD and he could refer me to that office. This isn’t true if you’ve done any reading on the condition. It’s generally done by taking a comprehensive history, not a computerized test. Sounded like some kind of kickback scheme. Had no interest in helping me and treated me like I was there to score amphetamines. Very insulting.
I’d been diagnosed by an MFT with ADHD, which should have been enough for him to at least take a history and if he didn’t trust the diagnosis do some follow up questions.
He made it sound like I had made up the condition. Pretty awful experience.

Dr. Bitar is amazing. He’s got to be to put up with those insane rude women that work there. I will admit this visit was better than most. Usually I feel awful knowing I have to face «Rude-​Tude Chicks».

Watch out for this man, he’s arrogant unless you do exactly what he says. God forbid you do something on your own. Even if it was the wrong decision, he’s horribly derogatory and ultimately thinks he is superior to you.

Worst office staff ever…
I’ve accompanied my boyfriend numerous times to his appointments with Dr Bitar. Just to get an appointment is enough to get an attitude from the office staff.
My boyfriend called earlier this year to make sure he was selecting the right insurance for his upcoming visits… He went to his appointment about two months ago, his insuarnce seemed to cover his appointment at that time. then he went again this week. Upon him signing in, they asked for payment for his last visit, (again, which they assured was covered by his insurance at his last visit.) Turns out, they didn’t accept his insurance after all, so they decided to charge him. He also needed to cancel this appointment due to the insurance and they wanted to charge him for the cancelation. He asked if there was a Dr they can refer him to, The female Dr herself said, «well, you still owe us the money!»
Wow, for a Dr, that was pretty desperate. Making it pretty clear that all she cared about was the money.
I have worked in medical and dental offices and not once have I encountered such behavior or rudeness within any of the offices I’ve worked in. This is by far the worst office staff I have seen a patient deal with.
Psychiatry is such a delicate matter and patients with such needs should be talked to in a much better way.
In all fairness, his appointments with Dr Bitar, himself, have been thorough and great. He just needs a better staff!

Worst office staff ever, how do these people have jobs? Called them to set up an appointment with the Dr. and was BADGERED by them for missing a previous appointment. Thanks for finally giving me a reason to find a new doctor ladies!

Dr. Bitar is highly experienced psychiatrist. It is impossible to prescribe the right meds for everyone since we all respond differently. He is very polite and listens to you. As for his office staff seems to be polit with me at least. When I needed a refill my pharmacy was reluctant. he did everything possible for me to get it filled. You hardly wait longer than your appointment time. Only downside is they charge 3 dollars for parking and you have to get either quarters or tokens.

Dr. Bitar is great. I went in today and was seen exactly on time. He spend plenty of time listening to me and offered me his honest opinion. I am so happy to have found him and will continue to see him regularly. It was definitely worth the one month wait for an appointment. A couple of the front desk staff could be a tad friendlier, but nothing I would have noticed if not for other reviews on here.

I have been a patient of Dr. Bitar’s for many years now and I have to say he is the best shrink I have ever had and I have dealt with quite a few. And this is coming from a guy who doesn’t often leave any reviews. You wont be disappointed.

I have been Dr. Bitar’s patient for over ten years during which he has treated my depression at various stages. The reviews that say he is impatient really surprise me as that has never been my experience. That said, he is just a prescription psychiatrist. He is not going to provide any therapy during the visit, but he knows his medications. The office staff is a whole other story. They are not friendly at all. However, Dr. Bitar knows his meds, is amiable and takes my insurance so I put up with their cool reception.

I can’t agree more with the below poster. Bitar has a VERY VERY short temper. He does not listen to his patients AT ALL. He gets upset if you tell him that the medicine he prescribed does not work.
I also told him that my insurance won’t pay for brand names and that I have to be on generic. What does he do? Get me

I have always had bad experiences with psychiatrist. I pretty much think they are all assholes. I was just getting my meds from my general doctor and seeing a therapist. They suggested I see a shrink so with much apprehension I went to see Dr. Bitar who was highly recommended by my Doc. My first two appointments went great. I was so please and happy after I saw him. He listened to me and made me feel okay. On the third visit he was the complete opposite. I told him I was having issues remembering things, I thought it might be because of the medications. He started to yell at me and shake his note book in his lap!!! No joke. I wished I recorded it. I asked him why he was yelling at me and he said I was being too passive towards getting better! I should be writing to do notes and posting them everywhere so I don’t forget. I’m thinking this guy is insane! I’m not rainman and two kids and all the responsibilities of a single parent I don not have time to write everything out and post it everywhere!!! Needless to say Im not going back to see you Dr. Bitar. The last person you would expect to yell at you is your shrink!!!