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Helen Courvoisie, MD
Carolina Partners in Mental HealthCare, PLLC
(9 Reviews)
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401 Providence Rd. Ste. 100 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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(9 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
3 star average for Staff
Recommended
3 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Yes, it was in a safe enough neighborhood
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
No, they were fully staffed
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.97.98
February 04, 2013
SHOULD NOT HAVE A MEDICAL LICENCE

I brought my 14 yr old daughter to see this psychiatrist at the referral of my pediatrician. My daughter was falling into an acute depression and I was happy that I could get an appointment rather quickly. Dr. C agreed that my daughter was in a deep depression and over the course of 7 WEEKS prescribed her three different dosages of prozac, Klonopin and then xanax. (since then I have been total many times that Xanax should not be prescribed to children). Several times, medication was prescribed over the phone without seeing my daughter. Never was I told that my very responsible daughter could handle dispensing her own medication. In less than 7 weeks, I think this dr. wrote prescriptions for over 250 pills for my daughter. I was desperate for help and was assured it would take time and to be patient. I WAS WRONG! Not once did the dr. take my childs vitals, blood pressure or weigh her as part of her treatment. This should have been a red flag for me, but I didn't know better.

Concurrently, my daughter was seeing a therapist (Jenny Tart) in the same office as I felt it was important that the prescribing doctor and therapist shared a patient file and communicated about my child. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN! When in with the therapist, my daughter indicated she was having obsessive thoughts about death. This was not shared with me or the dr. - given she was on an anti depressant with a suicide/black box warning, this should have been communicated with the prescribing physician.

My child ended up over dosing on xanax and I had to rush her to the emergency room where she was admitted to the UNC psych unit for a 6 day stay. When I called Dr. C to inform her of my daughter's critical hospitalization I spoke with her once. She NEVER called back to check on my child's health (mental of physical). She did manage to bill me to have my daughter's file copied for her new psychiatrist - who is taking very good care of her.

Each time I have mentioned who my child was seeing prior to the hospitalization each of the 6-7 drs have indicated they have never heard anything good about Helen Courvoisie. SHE HAS A REPUTATION FOR OVER PRESCRIBING TO CHILDREN. Her licence should be revoked.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR PRECIOUS CHILD to this woman. I wish I had known better.
by concerned parent xxx.xxx.205.36
December 19, 2012
I should have listened to my husbands opinion of this Dr. after our first visit. We brought our child here and he was not impressed. I noticed a few red flags so to speak but was trying to get help for my son. This Dr. can't seem to remember from one appointment to another what the issues are. Unless we pressed for an answer to a specific question we were left in the dark. There was never any improvement in my childs condition. Thankfully we moved on and found an excellent physician who is organized, cares for his patients and has kept us abreast of what is going on, gives us specific options and other resources. After just 4 months our child is once again thriving. Maybe Dr. Courvoise is past her prime and/or is no longer that interested in her career. Maybe time to retire.
by trust your instinct xxx.xxx.224.250
December 02, 2012
Disorganized, each visit seemed like the first as I had to restate the issues my child was dealing with.
Impossible to get in contact with as she has no email etc, states she is not into technology. Wasted precious time...
Very disappointed.
by A. D. xxx.xxx.224.250
November 26, 2012
They ignored my questions and my appointment seemed rushed. Their staff was not friendly at all, I didn't feel welcome there. I feel like my appointment was pointless. None of my questions were answered, nothing was accomplished, and I felt worse when I left. I had the hardest time finding their office, and I usually have a good sense of direction. I would never visit them again. I was very disappointed. the doctor lied to me!She should not be prescribing meds to any child (as to countless mistakes on scripts,not remembering important info that should have been written in her notes as well as looking in her notes before session!My child after her wrong giving my son meds at a young age that he had a bad reaction to so bad he ended up in a mental health hospital ,when we called her office 6 times of this ,she never called back to check up on him at all.She does not listen to her patients and doesnt even talk to my son when we go to apt! Do not see Dr Helen Courvoisie!She is not worth the time ! She doesnt know one thing she is talking about!She cares nothing for a child that comes in her office!
by Jane Doe xxx.xxx.147.116
April 29, 2012
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
No
by Anonymous
November 14, 2011
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Not if my life depended on it
Does this psychiatrist remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Absolutely not! I constantly have to repeat and re-explain my situation!
Was this psychiatrist's office clean?
No, I didn't feel comfortable at all
by Anonymous
September 17, 2011
Did this psychiatrist give you undivided attention?
Definitely! They made an extra effort to make me feel special
Did this psychiatrist thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Did they follow up with you after your appointment?
Yes, they made sure I had everything I needed!
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, I didn't have to wait very long
by Anonymous
July 30, 2011
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
How would you compare this psychiatrist to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Among the best I have seen
Does this provider maintain a professional appearance?
Yes, he/she looked very professional
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
Not at all! They always try to get me in as soon as possible
Was this psychiatrist friendly?
Very! The most welcoming office I've visited!
by Anonymous
June 09, 2011
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401 Providence Rd. Ste. 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514