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Dr. Robert Ancira, MD

Dr. Robert Ancira, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Ancira, MD is a psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1972. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1325 Amelia St New Orleans, LA 70115

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    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Ancira's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ancira

4.5
20 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
20%
20%
3 star
15%
15%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
0%
0%

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He is a very great doctor and takes his time to listen
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
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Kenya – Jan 17, 2025
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Dr. Ancira is professional and compassionate. He's extremely knowledgeable and current in the treatments of his field. He's been an essential part of my grounding and healing journey. After moving from another state, It was quite difficult finding the right fit for my condition/ diagnosis. I needed someone who could help me understand all of the mental challenges I was experiencing on a daily basis. He took the time to explain ..... NOT Judge Me. He helped me accept the process and trust in the plan we created together for healing . I loved being informed and part of the process. That's real empowerment : ) My Journey isn't over and I still have tough days. However, I have a bigger toolbox with way more choices & skills to help myself whenever or wherever a situattion should arise. Dr. Ancira Is Awesome.
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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Skye – Sep 16, 2023
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Dr. Ancira is a patient and effective doctor whom I've been a patient of for several years. I honestly do not have a single negative thing to say about him and highly recommend him to anyone seeking psyciatric care for themselves or a loved one.
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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Shane O. – Apr 03, 2018
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Dr. Ancira is a kind and knowledgeable physician. His staff however, are abysmal. They refuse to return calls, fail to consistently send appointment reminders, and fail to timely respond to pharmacy calls. On top of that, they are consistently rude and dismissive. Given the practice Dr. Ancira has, the quality of staff is in desperate need of improvement.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
15 others found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2018
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My ex (we are still friends and share 2 children) has been seeing him for a year and he always speaks very highly of him. He is old school and that is very nice because he doesn't stare into a laptop while asking questions.
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
3 others found this helpful
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BLM in Slidell – Jan 16, 2018
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I had an awesome experience with doctor and staff. Glad I didn't not let the one negative comment deter me from scheduling and going. It is a very busy office with a lot of needy patients and the day I was there a patient was very rude to the staff but they handled it very professionally. My experience however, the staff was attentive and seemed genuinely concerned about me and my situation. Would definitely recommend Dr. Ancira to my friends and family!
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
New Orleans, LA – Jul 13, 2017
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Office staff are disorganized and rude. I have to call them every month to remind them to call the pharmacy and remind them that I am supposed to have a refill. They never answer the phone. I get busy signals for hours. I get a few days behind on my psych meds every month because of having to remember to hassle people to call my prescription in. Terrible.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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New Orleans, LA – Apr 11, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Ancira, MD is a psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1972. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Psychiatry

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 1972
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

Robert Ancira M.D. A Medical Corp.1325 Amelia St New Orleans, LA 70115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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