Richard Bell, MD

Richard Bell, MD
Richard CH. Bell, MD 1607 Mission Drive, #300 Solvang, CA 93463
About

Richard Bell, MD

General adult psychiatry, emphasizing the medical aspects of psychiatric conditions integrated with psychological components. Interviews are thorough and followups carefully constructed to provide enhancements to your well-being and constructs for the future.
Primary Specialty

Psychiatrist

Gender Male
Education Univ of CA, Los Angeles, UCLA Sch Of Med, Los Angeles Ca 90024
Training LAC-King/Drew Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Hosp of The Good Samaritan, Int. Med.; Hosp Of The Good Samaritan, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Certification American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Office Staff Chantal , Administrator.
Services Richard Bell, MD practices psychiatry at 1607 Mission Drive, #300, Solvang, CA 93463. Psychiatrists are licensed physicians who specialize in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

To learn more, or to make an appointment with Richard Bell, MD in Solvang, CA, please call (805) 693-8704 for more information.
Consumer Feedback
(5 Reviews)
Service
2.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
2.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Value
1 star average for Value
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Recent Reviews
In this day-and-age, many people besides myself, like to review providers' online presence prior to their visit. This provider has no helpful information available online, apart from their address and phone number. They just have a basic listings page. When call for an initial appointment, the friendly receptionist interacts well, and sends forms to be completed prior to the first appointment. But after that initial interaction with her, her customer service skills rapidly decline. It's next to impossible to reach anyone by phone; it seems VMs just enter a black hole somewhere. This is even true for my other providers who have tried to connect re my care! It's like pulling teeth to get basic patient information, but is that her or him?

Have often had to wait a long time, and not only do they provide just a couple of magazines/newspapers, but they are generally quite outdated. I've never noted too much "smelly stuff" which is great - even in the clean, well-maintened restroom.

If I compare them to others in their field, I wouldn't say they're the worst, but they're definitely not the best. I believe Dr. Bell means well, but the stress caused by lack of ability to reach anyone at the office has outweighed much of the benefits of seeing him.
by Anon xxx.xxx.233.115
March 18, 2013
Recent Polls
Does this psychiatrist promptly return your phone calls?
Absolutely not! My phone calls aren't returned at all!
Did this provider take time with you at your appointment?
No
Did this Provider let you know upfront what the approximate cost of the services would be?
No
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
The worst
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
No
by disappointed xxx.xxx.157.158
May 06, 2014
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Absolutely not! My phone calls aren't returned at all!
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this psychiatrist's office?
The wait wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.61.82
December 09, 2013
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