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Dr. John Gentry, MD

Dr. John Gentry, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. John Gentry, MD is a psychiatrist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Gentry has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

316 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
Telehealth available

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Dr. Gentry's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gentry

4.0
20 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Kindness and understanding
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary – Jan 30, 2024
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Dr. John Gentry is a quack and Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Behavioral Medicine practice is awful. First visit, I waited over 30 minutes in the small, crowded waiting room. I was prescribed medication, which resulted in a terrible reaction, an ER visit, and permanent scarring. Second visit, I waited almost an hour and a half in the same small, very crowded room. For a 10 minute appt! Gentry was completely disinterested, smug, and condescending. No one at the practice was particularly interested in customer service or patient care.I was charged HUNDREDS of dollars for a total of about 45 face time with the doctor. My time and annual leave were wasted, not to mention physical damage and financial obligations for other incurred costs due to the doctor's negligence. John Gentry and Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Behavioral Medicine aren't worth it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Nov 21, 2020
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He Saw Me Once, Got My Full History, Then On The Second Visit Which Was Supposed To Be An Hour Was Only 10 Minutes, Where He Ended Up Dropping Me As A Client And Would NOT Tell me Why And ended the visit without another word and very abruptly. What He Did Say Was Not Very Logical Considering He Didn't Really Know Me That Well Being He Only Saw Me 1 time, He Had Also Started Me On Meds At That First Visit As Well, and had said he would prescribe them to be continued for a few months until someone else could be located and those meds, were NEVER continued and NOT put into my pharmacy. Dr. Gentry SCREWED me In 2 ways, I lost him as a Dr. pretty much as soon as I got him Very regretfully after getting my history and then by him NOT continuing meds he ensured he would prescribe for x amount of months. On the whole, it was the worst experience and Dr. John Gentry is extremely UNPROFESSIONAL. If anyone needs Caring help, I wouldn't direct them to Dr. Gentry at all. They wont get it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2020
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One of the best doctors in his field. He is honest in what he believes is right for your condition. Very knowledgeable on the medicines he thinks you need to be on. Very up front when talking to you.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joyce Young – Aug 14, 2019
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Great match for me. Focused and understanding on my situation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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Great provider. Approachable, pragmatic, honest, and doesn't over medicate--he treats the whole patient in context.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Gentry for a year and a half, and he has been more than helpful. He is very thorough and informative. A great listener. He's also very nice and approachable. I have made many improvements since seeing him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jill – Jun 18, 2019
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He was very attentive and asked what I felt were appropriate questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2019
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Disappointing. Felt he was detached from interview. Just increased dosage of medication I am taking. Got impression he was not interested in providing one-on-one therapy. Referred me to psychologist. Check-in person seemed slow and impersonal. Took a long time with someone on the phone before handing me some sign-in forms. Had to wait at least 10 minutes past my appointment time before was called into his office which was unimpressive - I was visible to anyone looking through top-glass pane door. Should not be.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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Great doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2019
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Dr. Gentry has assisted me with the issue I am confronting. I would certainly recommend him to others. - RBB
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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Dr. Gentry explains how and why medications work, how long they may take to work, and cautions about side effects. He thoroughly assessed my history and always listens well to my concerns. He offered me various options for treatment and, after educating me on each of them, allowed me to choose which one to try. He provides me at each visit with personal goals to work toward and shows interest in following up on my progress. He referred me elsewhere when necessary. His staff is very kind too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Charleston, SC – Feb 21, 2019
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Highly trustworthy, listens intently and with compassion, includes my input in the treatment plan. I consider myself blessed to have found such a professional who also makes me feel he has empathy. I will definitely recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Christine in Charleston, SC – Jan 29, 2019
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Have been seeing Dr. Gentry discontinuously for about 3 years and fairly regularly for the past year and a half. He is phenomenal and I am so thankful for him and his help. Some days are better than others, but I wouldn't be where I am without him.
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
Helpful
Summerville, SC – Aug 31, 2017
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Dr. John Gentry, MD is a psychiatrist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Gentry has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

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Practice

Roper Hospital316 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
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(843) 720-8448
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Charleston, SC 29414
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(843) 789-1892
Office2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 316W Charleston, SC 29414
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(843) 958-2555
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