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Dr. Robert McKelvey, MD

Dr. Robert McKelvey, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Robert McKelvey, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Portland, OR and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bay Area Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

5520 S Macadam Ave Ste 265 Portland, OR 97239
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(971) 219-8363

At a Glance

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

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKelvey

3.7
6 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I have been seeing Dr. Mckelvey for 10 years. After being diagnosed with conversion disorder and anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more, he has helped me navigate it all. He has effectively helped me manage my non-epileptic psychiatric induced seizures from 7-12 a day to 3-4 a year. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2020
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He has helped my whole family for years.
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 14, 2020
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I have known doctor Mckelvey since I was a 11. I am now 27. I trust him wholeheartedly with all of my psychiatric needs. He is well respected within the OHSU community and still has ties there for your needs and his professional life. I believe that he is one of the most knowledgeable child psychiatrists in the metro area. Highly recommend.
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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berrychica – Aug 01, 2018
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- practiced with respect my son and myself without relevant Registration as required in Australia. Most of criteria below are not relevant to my contact with Mckelvey. He comes across as mild mannered ~ he is someone to be treated with great caution and to be avoided at all cost.
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
4 others found this helpful
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JHS in Perth, WA – Aug 21, 2017
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I went through 4 or 5 different psychiatrists before I got to Dr. McKelvey. He's a very open listener and tries his best to understand. When helping me with my difficulties coping in school and at home, he remained non-judgemental and offered many very helpful insights into how I could change my behaviors to reduce tensions. Without a doubt, he has been the best psychiatrist I have visited.
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
6 others found this helpful
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G. B. in Portland, OR – Apr 19, 2017
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Dr. McKelvey was a provider for my significant other and after several months not only did he not know anything about him at all except possibly one prescription of which he doubled at a random point. This including that the prescription was for help with nerve damage not any actual prescription for mental health. I do not believe this man should have a degree, let alone be treating patients.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Mar 16, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Evidence-based practice tempered by kindness, understanding, and empathy for others.

biography

I have been in the practice of child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry for over 37 years.  In addition to clinical practice, I am involved in medical student teaching, and research into the effects of being a child born of war.  Formerly...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Pediatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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  • Mclean Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Cambridge Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Dartmouth College

    Medical School, 1974

  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974

  • Harvard

    Undergraduate School, 1966
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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  • English

  • German

  • Distinguished Life Fellow, APA, 2011

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, Fellow, 1995

  • American College of Psychiatrists, Member, 2008

  • Bronze Star with Combat "V", USMCR, 1970

  • Life Fellow, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2010

  • Top Doctors, Portland Magazine, 2007, 2008

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Locations

Practice

Office5520 S Macadam Ave Ste 265 Portland, OR 97239
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Catholic Charities2740 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Newberg Medical Center

    1001 N Providence Dr
    Newberg, OR 97132
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    2111 Exchange St
    Astoria, OR 97103
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bay Area Hospital

    1775 Thompson Rd
    Coos Bay, OR 97420
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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