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Dr. Julie Furst, MD

Dr. Julie Furst, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*

Dr. Julie Furst, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jefferson Abington Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

1 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 1 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1420 Walnut St Ste 802 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(610) 544-2110

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Furst specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Furst's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Furst

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11 ratings, 8 with a written review
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HORRIBLE HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE!!!!
Telehealth
I agree with everything the other reviewers have posted!!! This woman should NOT be allowed to practice any kind of mental health counseling but especially for kids!! She was horrible at therapy so we had to find a therapist to actually help my son with his problems but had to keep paying this useless woman to get his meds filled. Our medical coverage is terrible and our copays are high so there were times we couldn’t pay right away. They wouldn’t make another appt to fill his meds until we paid!!! What kind of dr. does that to a child who could go through withdrawal or spiral downwards without their medications?? Due to covid she was the only child psychiatrist with availability but now we are switching providers asap!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Kim T – Oct 05, 2023
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Do NOT see Furst
Zero bedside manner, not helpful with answering our questions pertaining to the diagnosis, more concerned/wastes an incredible amount of time asking where we are, who is there, what the car make and model are if session was during school hours, and what state we were in. After that wasteful diatribe, the battery of questions that we just filled out online was asked again and then the expectation of the parent to figure things out was unprofessional, uncaring, and inappropriate. Our child was sad, down, upset, crying, and questioning their mental health after each and every meeting. It would take days for them to regroup due to the amount of suicide and depression questions asked when my child does t even have that diagnosis. Due to Covid and the increase in children needing help, we were told she was the only one available- now I know why. Even the receptionist warned us that “she has her own way”. Stay. Away.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Awful Experience – Jul 08, 2023
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Terrible doctor
If I could give her negative stars, I would. I saw her for over a year for therapy and med management, and my mental health has only deteriorated, and seeking a higher level of care in IOP. During the first intake session, I was crying, and she was very uncaring after reviewing sensitive medical history. She has terrible bedside manners and is very passive aggressive, and she has shown that she does not hear or understand my concerns. She has thrown out various serious mental illness diagnoses that were unfounded and contradictory, which have left me confused and worried about my mental health. Even with support from my new therapist, she would still not change my meds or treatment plan after she convinced me to give her another chance since therapy did not work out between us. I have finally ended my professional relationship with her after her practices have added to my depression, anxiety, and frustration and not adequately addressing my health concerns.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2023
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Absolute Nightmare- could not recommend less
I had been working with a NP at the same practice, but he left and I was placed with Dr.Furst. I was expecting a relatively short introduction and check-in, but despite having access to my chart and the information I gave to the last provider, she started a completely new intake. She was quick, interrogating, and insensitive in the delivery of her very sensitive questions- many of which could've been answered by my chart or not asked at all given the nature of the visit. I felt I had no room to provide the necessary nuance when responding, providing half-truths just to get through the visit. She was harsh when I became understandably upset, and when I explained I was caught off guard by the intense and seemingly invasive questions, she told me she "didn't know about the NPs but she treats the whole patient" and then promptly proceeded with her poor bedside manner. I was terrified for the majority of the appointment and ended up sobbing for a while after, completely bewildered.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2022
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No Bed side manner
Dr Furst has no bed side manner. She seems distant and uncaring. I asked her several times if she could refill my kids prescriptions. I even left several messages with her secretary. I have never had trouble with a psychiatrist refilling prescriptions, my child could withdrawal from these meds. My son could end up in the emergency room without these meds from withdrawal. She spends at least 10 minutes just asking what everyone's name is their birthday, and who else is the room. My kids think she is strange.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Concerned parent – Oct 18, 2022
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For a mental health professional she did not create a safe and welcoming environment for patients. I didn’t feel listened to, my symptoms felt disregarded, she came across as very cold and calculating, and despite my best efforts to answer intense and emotionally challenging questions she would persist in asking the same question with increasingly frustrated tone until I gave an answer that satisfied her charts. I would not recommend her to anyone who wants to feel cared for by a doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2021
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One appointment with Dr. Furst had a very bad affect on my mental health. She is very fast to judge trauma survivors for situations that they were exposed to. Seeing her has set me back, I have been seeking validation that her conclusions she jumped to weren’t true. Anyone I asked has given me that validation. Put your mental health first and don’t see Dr. Furst
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2021
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Lacks bedside manner, rushed appointment, unfriendly staff, high fees. Would not recommend
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2021
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About Me

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Dr. Julie Furst, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jefferson Abington Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania1420 Walnut St Ste 802 Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Practice

Office1489 Baltimore Pike Ste 250 Springfield, PA 19064
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Affiliated Hospitals

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    701 E Marshall St
    West Chester, PA 19380
    Recipient of 44
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Doylestown Hospital

    595 W State St
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • BRYN Mawr Hospital

    130 S Bryn Mawr Ave
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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