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Charles Goldberg, MD
(5 Reviews)
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3930 Knowles Ave Ste 205 Kensington, MD 20895
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(5 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Value
1 star average for Value
I write this review of Charles Goldberg in the hopes of providing fair warning to others. I had the unfortunate luck to be placed under his care before online reviews existed. In my case, Goldberg missed what should have been an easy diagnosis of a textbook case of PTSD (nightmares, heightened reactions, difficulty concentrating). These issues resulted from severe and ongoing child abuse (beatings) occurring at home while a patient of Goldberg’s- which he neither inquired about nor acknowledged, despite a broad range of physical and emotional evidence of this abuse.

Instead of providing care, he issued threats and encouraged my parents to punish me for symptoms of depression (!). He used our family’s desperation to force his opinions and rigid methods, including prescribing unnecessary medication.

This “therapy” resulted in making my state of emotional well-being-- and my family’s situation-- progressively worse until we stopped treatment.

If your family doesn't have an unlimited healthcare budget, you may be disappointed to endure months of costly sessions with nothing to show at the end of it all and no accurate or trustworthy diagnosis. And he may even inflict harm, as he did to our family.

We know we are not the only ones to be victimized in these ways, as Goldberg held group “therapy” sessions where we met other youth who described receiving identical treatment from him.

Not a competent or compassionate doctor. Avoid if possible.
by R Farley xxx.xxx.197.130
April 18, 2019
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
No
Did this provider take time with you at your appointment?
Somewhat
Was this psychiatrist late to your appointments?
Sometimes, it was a little frustrating
Does this provider remember you by name?
Always
Were you satisfied with your appointment with your provider?
No
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.138.94
July 13, 2014
Dr. Goldberg has helped me immensely the past year. He is knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. I'd recommend him to anyone.
by Jason xxx.xxx.90.63
December 02, 2012
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Yes, it is very conveniently located
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this psychiatrist's office?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
I think so
by Anonymous
December 28, 2011
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
Absolutely not! I was never uncomfortable
Did this psychiatrist have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
Did this provider leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
Not at all! They were always present and attentive
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
by Anonymous
May 04, 2011
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3930 Knowles Ave Ste 205, Kensington, MD 20895