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Bruce Johnston, MD
(4 Reviews)
5478 College Ave, #A Oakland, CA 94618
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(4 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
2 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Cannot recommend Dr. Johnston enough. Have seen him over a number of years, and he was very helpful in getting me through a difficult period of my life and into a much better one. He is professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. Great!
by alias xxx.xxx.229.164
February 01, 2013
Did this psychiatrist give you undivided attention?
Yes, I always had their full attention
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
by Anonymous
October 06, 2011
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Yes, they are known for being good at what they do
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Not really, but I found a spot
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this psychiatrist's office?
Not really
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
No, no one seemed to notice I was there
by Anonymous
March 14, 2011
Bruce Johnston, MD, psychiatrist, who spends 50 minutes per session exploring feelings and emotional history is rare in these days of managed medicine and a pill for every mental and emotional symptom. He believes in a talking approach to solving emotional pain and prescribes drugs only as a last resort. When drugs are prescribed he monitors how the drugs are affecting how the client feels since he knows that not all medications make an improvement in quality of life. Dr. Bruce Johnston helped me to transform my life. I made changes that I never thought were possible. He has amazing empathy and insight. He knows how to make it easier for the patient to discuss difficult subjects and he's totally non-judgmental. He is also incredibly patient, knowing that a patient has to progress at their own speed. Dr. Johnston determined my previous diagnosis of bipolar was incorrect and he helped me get off the drugs I was on, and has worked with me for the last year to become more able to voice my feelings and opinions, and to leave a painful marriage of 30 years duration. He's been extremely supportive during the whole process and I can't recommend him enough. Dr. Johnston is extremely smart and knows more about the human psyche, human emotions, psychological conditions, and LIFE than anyone I have ever met.
by Anonymous
January 01, 2010
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5478 College Ave, #A, Oakland, CA 94618