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Dr. Samantha Frembgen, DO
Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Samantha Frembgen, DO is a psychiatrist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.
3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Practice
3814 E 5th St Tucson, AZ 85716Telehealth available
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Dr. Frembgen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frembgen
3.6
25 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 56% | 56% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 32% | 32% |
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She is very good. She listens to my issues, concerns, questions. She engages in dialogue with patients to probe and understand the patient issues and needs.
Three members of my family are patients of Dr. Frembgen.
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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Dr. Ralph Jameson – Jun 08, 2024
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Very helpful. Always professional
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dave – Mar 25, 2024
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Very unprofessional
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
2 others found this helpful
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Michael White – Aug 24, 2022
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DISORGANIZED
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Michael Hollingsworth – May 21, 2022
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Professional. Caring. Will give it to you straight.
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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Curtis G Booth – Jan 15, 2021
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I have seen Dr Frembgen for years. She has an amazing pharmacological knowledge base and I really trust her judgment re medication changes. I have been enjoying the televisits. And, since the move to Desert Sage Behavioral Health it seems that the front office, appointments, and communication has improved alot. Great service all around!
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
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Oct 23, 2020
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I have known her for years and she has always listened respectfully. Her staff are supportive and always do reminder calls
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patient many years – Sep 04, 2019
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Horrible, scheduled appointment, including a 'required' $50 deposit to ensure I made it to appointment.
I made it to the appointment 15 minutes early, but was told it was a scheduling error, and that the Office manager called me. She didn't, as evidenced by my phone log.
I can't have confidence/trust in an office that doesn't respect my time, esp. for these types of services.
I'll schedule elsewhere. Waiting for refund of $50/deposit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2019
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Staff sucks. Scheduled my appointment on a Wed when you are closed?!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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I have already recommended Dr. Frembgen to several friends and co-workers. I feel like finally, someone just understood what I was going through. Her initial diagnosing and medication recommendations have helped more than anything I have been prescribed in the past. 10/10
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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David in Tucson, AZ – Jun 09, 2018
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Location was sketchy. Staff allowed me to stand at window far too long without acknowledging I was there. Barely gave my history and all my medication was changed which had terrible side effects that were not talked about. No explanation of what medication/s I was being given.
What went well
- Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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. in Tucson, Arizona – Apr 22, 2018
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Samatha I want to say thank you. I feel stabilized and focused and I think I’m losing weight because I’m not overly eating anymore. My mood is more stable and my anxiety is lower. You are so kind and patient and listened to me.
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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Renee in Tucson az – Apr 06, 2018
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Initial visit was great. Support staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Especially the little weenie dog! Had a productive vis with Dr. Frembgen. She was courteous, thoughtful, and open minded. Looking forward to my next visit.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Jake in Tucson, AZ – Aug 04, 2017
Thank you for your review! I miss the weenie dog... Read More
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I've been with Dr. Frembgen for several years and have had a fantastic experience. She's very knowledgeable, friendly, and has helped me manage my mental illness much better. She's definitely helped improve the overall quality of my life.
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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Tucson, AZ – Apr 27, 2017
Thank you for your glowing review, and I am happy... Read More
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They require a $50 deposit before you can even schedule an appointment. Ridiculous and seems like a backdoor scam. So much for getting help.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – Apr 22, 2017
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The scheduler is rude, unprofessional, and talks so fast/curtly, she's very hard to understand. She offered me a 1:00 appointment I couldn't do, then asked what time I wanted instead, and when I said I'd like something toward first in the morning or last in the afternoon, she said, I don't have anything. I can only do 1:00. I asked if she meant 1:00 is always when you do new patient appointments, and she said, That's all I have. Ever? That's it, 1:00. Forevermore? That's all I see.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
13 others found this helpful
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Jennifer in Tucson, AZ – Mar 04, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Frembgen to family and friends is 3.56 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I like to thoroughly evaluate patients to reach an accurate, often missed, diagnosis - even if it takes more than just one visit to establish that diagnosis, so that they can get the treatment that is right for them. I am interested in the connection...read morePsychiatry
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University Of Arizona
Internship Hospital, 2000Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1999University Of Chicago
Undergraduate School, 1993
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Samantha Frembgen D.O. PLLC5650 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85711
Affiliated Hospitals
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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