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John Raiss, MD

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LifeStance Health

Santa Monica, CA

LifeStance Health

Santa Monica, CA

LifeStance Health

Santa Monica, CA

LifeStance Health

Santa Monica, CA
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John Raiss, MD
(10 Reviews)
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2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 750E Santa Monica, CA 90404
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(10 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
2 star average for Value
This guy and his machine-like approach to this customer was off-putting. He is an arrogant person with no couch-side manners. He looked at his computer, not me, for most of an abbreviated visit. He insisted upon speaking with an MD I had seen for seven years who I fired after spending north of $35,000. Raiss didn't look at the documents I prepared for our visit, most startling, not even the comprehensive lab panels I presented him. I fired him before the session was over, paid and walked out after gathering the documents. I would recommend him to my worst enemy with enthusiasm.
by Jerry Iggulden xxx.xxx.180.53
August 21, 2012
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Not at all, their office smelled fantastic!
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Absolutely, It is the safest neighborhood around
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
No, they were able to provide everything they said they would
by Anonymous
February 27, 2012
I haven't seen any coupons or discounts for this provider's office, but I haven't really looked. They never mention anything about promotions when I'm there. It is a very serene and calming atmosphere. The doctor is very dry and matter of fact and may come off as cold to some people, but I've had no problem working with him. I didn't wait long at all. My appointment started on time, and the wait was much shorter than other offices I have been to.
by Anonymous
December 16, 2011
Does this provider maintain a professional appearance?
Absolutely! You can tell that he/she really makes an effort to look professional
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Yes, it was convenient
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
No
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
by Anonymous
December 09, 2011
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No
Was it easy to make an appointment with this provider?
Yes
Did you feel judged or criticized by this psychiatrist?
No, they were respectful and understanding
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
by Anonymous
October 26, 2011
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
Yes, they were able to answer my questions
by Anonymous
September 14, 2011
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
No
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
Was it easy to make an appointment with this provider?
Yes
Did this provider ever dismiss your concerns as unimportant?
No, they take every concern of mine seriously
by Anonymous
June 29, 2011
I would not recommend this doctor to anyone, for anything, under ANY circumstances.

I have been wondering about him over the years. Needless to say, I saw him in 2000-2001. I would call him crying and send him suicidal emails, to which his response would be "please don't call or contact me on the weekend," and, "make an appointment." Upon making said appointment, the response would be, "take more drugs."

I was diagnosed as bipolar by this physician. This is a rather severe diagnosis, and it was incorrect. I'm not bipolar, but Dr. Raiss put me on Depakote, Paxil, Xanax, Seroquel, and it's possible I tried some other medication while seeing him. I don't remember as I was in a virtual trance for the year or so that I was in his "care."

The issue with Depakote is that it is a strong mood stabilizer, and while it is used for certain mental disorders, it is also used to treat epilepsy. This is a strong medication with a laundry list of potential side effects, one of which is appetite increase. While side effects occur differently in each case, I had a huge appetite increase and I put on about 20 pounds. So not only was I now fat, I was still depressed.

Upon seeing a new psychiatrist, I was re-diagnosed with a personality disorder, weaned off of what the new doctor said was "one of the most offensive cocktails of drugs he had ever seen" and treated for what I really had. I also lost about 30 pounds. I was also told I should sue Dr. Raiss, but I couldn't be bothered. I just wanted to get better.

Dr. Raiss has an incredibly condescending and cold bedside manner (perhaps because he went to Harvard and thinks very highly of himself). This guy screwed me up. He's weird (like all psychiatrists), and frankly I think he is dangerous. I will never forget this doctor (in a bad way).
by Anonymous
May 23, 2011
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
No, they were able to provide everything they said they would
Did this provider wear an obnoxious cologne?
No, they didn't wear any cologne
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Not one bit! I felt much better when I left!
Did this psychiatrist answer all your questions?
Yes
by Anonymous
May 03, 2011
Did this provider listen to your input and concerns?
Yes
Did you feel safe in this psychiatrist's care?
Yes
by Anonymous
March 18, 2011
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2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 750E, Santa Monica, CA 90404