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Dr. Dennis McCarley, MD

Dr. Dennis McCarley, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis McCarley, MD is a psychiatrist in Albany, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and Samaritan Albany General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Samaritan Mental Health - Albany

1052 29th Ave SW Albany, OR 97321
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4.2
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Uncaring. Dismissive.
Dr McCarley has little-to-no interest in actually helping patients. He hears, but doesn't listen. Doesn't really care what the patient needs. Typical of many providers, he collects a generous paycheck while adopting the 'do nothing' approach. DO NOT recommend. Zero genuine empathy. Zero desire to truly assist. It's his way or no way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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cw46 – Nov 02, 2024
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I see Dr. McCarley on a regular basis. He's been able to help me with my chronic depression. He's caring and listens to my symptoms and problems. My past medications were not helpful and he was able to safely change my list of meds altogether. It's left me with much better mood overall. I my opinion he is the best that I've ever seen and have a great deal of respect for him. Plus he has a good sense of humor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2021
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Phenomenal doctor. I have been to 7-10 psychiatrists, he is the best! Very easy to talk to and exceptionally smart. He is willing to take your concerns with medications and his own recommendations and go over what he AND the patient are comfortable trying. I also love the fact he refreshes his memory of the patients chart before the appt, there is no need to waste time talking about the same things each appointment. All around awesome guy, I feel really lucky to be under his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2018
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Dr. McCarley has honestly helped me so much, and is the best doctor. The whole staff has made the experience so much easier since I was very nervous about scheduling an appointment because I have never been seen for mental health. I highly recommend Dr. McCarley to anyone who would like to see a Psychiatrist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2017
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His is a nice man and he has a good sense of humor. I have been seeing him for several years. After a recent crisis my spouse and I went back and reviewed the visits with him and found that on many occasions he was simply unwilling to listen. Concerns were brushed aside and this last time that happened it was almost deadly. If you are very strong and able to have a support go in with you every time to advocate for you I would see no problem with using him. Short of that, be careful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Albany, OR – May 14, 2016
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He really cares about his patients and he listens to them and their concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Shawn in Lebanon, OR – Apr 25, 2016
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In my visits with Dr McCarley, he was unwilling to listen, or take into account existing medications and only interested in instantly putting you on HIS idea of what is right regardless of know efficacy of current medications. He also EXPECTS you to quit taking medications cold-turkey...just because he doesn't believe in them. Bad practitioner. Would not recommend for ANY reason.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Steven in Albany, OR – Mar 09, 2016
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Dr McCarley is a psychiatrist who provides outpatient therapy for adults. He moved to Oregon in 2001 to become the first provider at the Samaritan Mental Health in Albany. He enjoys working with adult psychiatric patients and has a particular interest...read more

biography

Dr. McCarley is a psychiatrist who provides outpatient therapy for adults. He moved to Oregon in 2001 to become the first provider at the Samaritan Mental Health in Albany. He enjoys working with adult psychiatric patients and has a particular...read more

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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1994
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Samaritan Mental Health - Albany

Samaritan Mental Health - Albany1052 29th Ave SW Albany, OR 97321
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(541) 812-5060
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