Dr. Sarah Coker, MD
Psychiatry*
Dr. Sarah Coker, MD is a psychiatrist in Charleston, SC. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.6 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (35 reviews)
Practice
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 316 Charleston, SC 29414Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Friendly Staff
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Coker's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coker
3.6
35 ratings, 32 with a written review
| 5 star | 63% | 63% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 31% | 31% |
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Awful
Telehealth
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Patient – May 06, 2024
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I would like to first thank Dr. Coker for being able to manage the care of our young adult son- he is building his life back to a more steady and reasonable state. She has taken the time to listen to his concerns make great suggestions for talk therapy, medication and academic support. I highly recommend her for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. We are very grateful to see signs that our son is showing improvement and he is working very hard to make things better - but she is ultimately responsible for getting him to that road and assisting to keep him on the right path. She is extremely wise with her advice and cares about her patient.
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Veronica – Nov 14, 2023
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Worst Doctor I have Ever Seen
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2023
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Empathetic, Supportive, Great Listener & Kind
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Natasha G. – Sep 29, 2023
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Trust the reviews that describe her as "cold", "rude", and "unsympathetic". I have seen her for years for medication management and after the last several appointments, I have finally had enough of being treated the way she treats me. It's unprofessional and unacceptable. Find a psychiatrist who cares about people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
10 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2022
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Awful
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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Mar 17, 2022
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Dr. Coker listens to her patients. She is easy to talk to.
What went well
- 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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Jun 16, 2021
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Dr Coker is a wonderful doctor that truly cares. She has patience very thoughtful knows her stuff i recommend her to anyone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Catherine Glover – Oct 22, 2020
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I had a great experience with Dr. Coker. She was very thorough, listened to my concerns, encouraged me and talked me through a few possible treatment plans. I felt like she was very professional but at the same time she tried to be relatable and warm. I had to do a telehealth visit b/c of the COVID pandemic, but she made it very comfortable and was easy to talk to. Her office is very responsive and I was very impressed. Thank you Dr. Coker for your help!
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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Jun 24, 2020
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Dr. Coker was professional in that she was polite and thorough but also in the sense of being walled off, what I call, "unreachable as a person." She was aloof to me but, as I will explain, warm and personable to others (of her own standing) I gave permission for her to call another provider of mine but then she sent me from the room to do it. Since it was not a case of being unable to reach the contact, it had the definite feel of her believing that I was unable to participate in my own treatment AND somehow, should not be privy to treatment discussions about me. They talked while I waited outside the door feeling absolutely disrespected as a human being. Sadly, this is so common in that profession, this patronizing view. To add insult to injury, I heard raucous laughter from her side as they hung up. She opened the door wiping off the smile, going stone again. It'd be telling if the response is simply to ensure the clients can hear nothing. 1 star was required to submit review.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2020
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I think some of these bad reviews are confusing the roles of a psychiatrist and a talk therapist. I really liked Dr. Coker; she's direct and concise, listened to my concerns and gave me a few options for treatment. I felt comfortable and that she's a very competent doctor.
What went well
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Coker for 2.5 yrs. I began seeing her for med management and was in a good spot. She is professional and knowledgeable but her empathy is very low on the warmth scale which works if the patient is in a maintenance level of care. I had an experience with her today in which her scolding and defensive manner towards me sent me over my emotional threshold. I was having chemical imbalance issues due to recently being weened off of my meds. I was grateful when I called office and they worked me into her schedule due to symptoms I was having from med withdrawal. I was in a crisis mode. After our session I left her office in a full blown anxiety attack unable to drive myself home. I understand I was not in a good place hence the emergency appointment but one should not leave a session with a psychiatrist thrown into a near suicidal frame of mind. I will not be able to continue services with Dr. Coker. This should not have happened like it did.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Marlene Holmes Baber – Feb 04, 2020
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Not good. I understand she is a psychiatrist not a therapist but if you are going to deal with people in the mental health field at least appear empathetic. She was very dismissive about my sons concerns. Interrupted repeatedly instead of listening. Will not be going back.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 18, 2019
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Excellent caring doctor
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patient 135 – Dec 12, 2019
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Dr Coker always welcomes me with a warm and sincere smile. She shows genuine concern about my well being since my last visit. She listens patiently and allows me time to discuss any issues. She has been instrumental in improving my mental well being! I am so grateful to her! I always leave her office feeling upbeat. I highly recommend Dr Coker!!
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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Janet – Nov 05, 2019
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Dr. Coker listens and recommends a treatment plan that works for you. She's also open to options should the first course of treatment doesn't work.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2019
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Dr coker is a great person and she is very good at her job. She has helped a lot since i have been seeing her. She is wonderful!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tifney Shafer – Jul 17, 2019
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I had a good appointment with Dr. Coker today. She was very positive about my increased health.
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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Jane in Charleston, SC – Jun 06, 2019
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Super friendly, caring asked me questions to make sure everything was taken care of and understood
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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Dr. Coker has been a God sent through my tumultuous last 3 years. I am at a place in my life that I didn't think I would get to, well. With her assistance I learned how to cope and work through life's speedbumps.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2019
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How was your experience with Dr. Coker?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Coker to family and friends is 3.6285715 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Coker completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency in general psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Coker is board certified in psychiatry.Psychiatry
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Locations
Practice
Charleston Bone & Joint PA2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 316 Charleston, SC 29414
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Charleston, SC 29414
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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