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Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi, MD

Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi, MD is a psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vatsavayi has extensive experience in Personality Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from Siddhartha Medical College in 1996. He is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Mid City. He is not accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

3401 North Blvd Ste 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Dr. Vatsavayi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vatsavayi

4.6
50 ratings, 41 with a written review
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Psycho
He didn't prescribe the correct medicine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Always a pleasant experience
He is caring and easy to talk to
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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Apr 16, 2025
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lomda is the best medicine
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best lomda repare in the world
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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lomda – Jun 07, 2024
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Dr. Vatsavayi Is Terrific
Dr. Vatsavayi is always courteous and thoughtful, and he remembers significant details about my circumstances. His clinical judgment is unmatched, and he is an expert in my care. Furthermore, Dr. Vatsavayi’s staff is always kind and responsive.
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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David – May 30, 2024
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Knowledgeable about meds
Dr. V listens to you and works along with you to get the mental health results you want and need. His staff got me in for a same day appt., after I had just had my routine 3-mo appt about a week prior. I needed his help to make changes to current meds, since some things had gotten better, there were still a lot of areas of my life I was really struggling with. His staff is the best… very friendly and helpful.
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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Eileen Duchmann – May 17, 2024
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Brilliant!
Dr. V has been wonderful! He has helped me tremendously and is much appreciated.
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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Julie F. – May 03, 2024
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Do not schedule appt with Dr. V. at end of day
I did not have a good experience with Dr. Vatsavayi at a Tuesday, 4:30 PM appt. I was experiencing extreme stress after quitting stressful job. Notes were sloppy, he promised an accommodation letter (to work remotely) would be posted in MyChart the following Monday, and it was not. Alprazolam he prescribed gave me horrible recurring nightmare that I could not wake from. He increased sertraline to 200 mg (which is maximum dose and not recommended). Previously I was seeing him once every 6 months. Lesson learned: I will not see him at end of day. Will give him another chance because finding good psychiatrists in BR excruciatingly difficult.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy P. – Apr 14, 2024
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Dr.V makes my life livable!
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He has been my psychiatrist for well over a decade and he really has changed my life and made it livable.
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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swingingriver – Apr 10, 2024
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Top Psychiatrist I have Ever Seen!!!
Dr. V is definitely the best psychiatrist I have ever seen. He pays close attention to everything you say and is excellent in diagnosis's it doesn’t matter what the problem is. Not only that, his bed side manner is above any other Dr. I have seen. This is not a Dr. you take for granted!!! Thank you Always Dr. V.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Hilary – Mar 20, 2024
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Dr Vatsavayi
I have been seeing Dr V for 6 or 7 years. I have found him to be a caring doctor. He is easy to talk to and he always remembers me as a person, my own situation and the factors I am dealing with.
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 23, 2022
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Office Bisit
Friendly staff, Dr. V was excellent in listening to my concerns and I didn’t feel rushed. He offered a treatment plan and I felt confident in his diagnosis & plan. He is compassionate and genuinely cared about my progress. Follow up care was great and his staff returned my calls within 24-36 hours. I am very thankful for Dr. V and his staff. They helped me through a difficult time in my life. Hard to get in for initial evaluation, but once in, follow ups are easy. Top notch!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Patient – May 25, 2022
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Great!
I’ve been seeing Dr V for many years now. He is attentive and patient. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chelsea A – Mar 12, 2022
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I would like more counseling time with Dr. V or a psychologist phd. Thanks Ann
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2022
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Good advice from a good physician.
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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Feb 26, 2022
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Superb, knowledgeable physician. Actually is always available.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Jan 11, 2022
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Dr. Vatsavayi treated me with respect, listened to my concerns, and addressed with a treatment plan that really helped restore my health. He is a great Dr. and has a compassionate staff. Initial appt. is hard to schedule, because he is usually booked well in advance. But once in, follow ups are easy. His nurse is available if you have questions/issues and returns calls with 24 hours.
What went well
  • 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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Dec 04, 2021
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Dr. V's informative healthcare is a big 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2021
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Dr Vatsavayi and his staff are absolutely the best in town. They are quick to respond to any questions or issues that I have. The entire staff is compassionate about their work and helping others and it shows. Appointments are always prompt and professional. Dr. Vatsavayi is a great listener and he truly cares about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kimberly – Oct 23, 2021
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Dr. Vatsavayi is the best! He helped so much with a family member years ago and is now my Dr. He cares so much about his patients
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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Donna T – Jul 08, 2021
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Dr Vatsavayi is well in tune with my mental health issues and always listens carefully to what I say. He has maintained my issue with major depression for several wand I highly recommend him as a psychiatrist.
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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BCPeno – Jul 06, 2021
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biography

Venugopal Vatsavayi, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine from Siddhartha Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry.
  • Psychiatry

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Siddhartha Medical College

    Medical School, 1996
  • Sri Siddhartha Medical College

    Medical School, 1996
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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