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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a psychiatrist in Petersburg, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shah has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College - Dahka University in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3 Star Rating (6 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
269 Medical Park Blvd
Petersburg, VA 23805

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Shah specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

3.0
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
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He is a great doctor. He listened to all my needs and provided for me with utmost care. I really felt that he was knowledgeable in his field and walked me through every step of the way. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking any assistance.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2024
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He is the absolute worst I have ever seen.
He won't return phone calls. Does what he wants for medication even though the patient was on different dosages. When the parent calls to tell him he never returns calls. He is a joke! Don't risk your mental health to him.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Sep 19, 2023
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Makes no eye contact acts like he has no idea who you are. Only writes scripts and couldn't care less about your problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Extreme-c in Richmond, VA – Mar 18, 2016
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He listened well and explained things thoroughly to us multiple times until we understood. He is very knowledgeable in this field. He will help a parent reinforce what she/he is doing right with logic and examples for the child and he will also give an action for you to do to improve parenting and lift depression of child or teen. He took a lot of time with us. I did not have a long wait in the lobby but I won't mind if I do in the future because I know they are listening to the needs of anothe
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
4 others found this helpful
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Deborah Walker in Chester, VA – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a psychiatrist in Petersburg, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shah has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from Sher-e-Bangla Medical...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Residency Hospital

  • Sher-e-bangla Medical College - Dahka University

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd
    Richmond, VA 23229
    Recipient of 54
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd
    Richmond, VA 23294
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave
    Richmond, VA 23220
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
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