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Dr. Alvin Burstein
- Doctors
- Scottsdale, AZ
About this business
Dr. Alvin Burstein, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Scottsdale, AZ and has been practicing for 39 years. He graduated from Wayne State U, School Of Medicine and specializes in psychiatry.
Location details
8687 East Vía de Ventura #318, Ste 318, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
We made an appointment for an adult child to be evaluated by Dr Burstein. What we got was a zoom call with his PA and we were not told ahead of time that the Dr would not be the one meeting with him. This turned out to be a waste of time and money and the office was unresponsive to our concerns
I go to Dr Burstein for medication management, but there is always time for some talk therapy that is about your response to medication. Dr Burstein has excellent knowledge of medication and works closely with me in making changes, seeing how the change works and makes another change if necessary. It's a complicated process in my medication needs.Dr Burstein is respectful and responds to me in an understandable way. I'm grateful for his knowledge and expertise in medication. Just read his history.
I THINK PEOPLE EXAGGERATE A LOT THESE DAYS USING WORDS LIKE BRILLIANT, GENIUS, ETC. IT IS MY OPINION AFTER 14 YEARS OF SEEING DR. BURSTEIN THAT HE IS INDEED BRILLIANT IN ASSESSING AND IF HE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND HE WILL TELL YOU. HE IS DIRECT AND I TRUST HIM. HE SEEMS TO BE A VERY FULFILLED DOCTOR AND HUMAN BEING. HE HELPS MENTOR STUDENTS BY ASKING IF THEY MAY BE PRESENT. IT'S TOTALLY UP TO YOU. HE HAS HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY.
I saw Dr. Burstein for about 4 years. I moved to Tucson and now I drive to Scottsdale to see him. There's no better psychiatrist in the entire city! He's astute and caring, and he made a correct diagnosis at my first appointment. He hasn't tinkered with my medication since it works. He responds quickly to refill requests. He's caring and sympathetic and readily available during a crisis. He does telehealth sessions when necessary. I have tremendous respect for him. Just because he doesn't do cartwheels when you come into the... read more
I’ve been seeing a Psychiatrist for 4 years for BiPolar Type 2, stable on medication “cocktail” for the entire time. That Dr. closed his practice and I went to see Dr. Burstein. I was only allowed to see his PA who was dry, no personality and wanted to entirely change my medication regiment. Would not suggest this practice at all. My father in-law runs a hospital and after explaining my appt. with him, he said this guy is nuts. Never pull someone off a medication plan that works. 4 years of a great life compared to what I ha... read more
Burstein is rude, abrasive, egotistical, elitist, and severely lacking in bedside manner.I was immediately misdiagnosed during my first appointment. Every appointment I explained to him the new medicine he put me on for my new diagnosis was not treating the symptoms it was intended to and was having negative affects. I requested we try a different medication and he said "I don't have a happy pill for you" and this is just one of the rude, condescending and inappropriate comments he made.
This seems like a “pill factory” people in the lobby don’t look well and he just over medicated to the point of numbness. My ex wife recommended him and I mistakenly trusted her... in less then 10 min he missdiagnosed me with bipolar and told me to take 3mgs of respiradone a day... send session he wanted up to 5mgs... after crying about this as I was trying to sad my marriage, he settles on 4mgs.... My doctor would give an out of control herion / meth addict 1 or 2 mgs... stay away.
Alvin Burstein is the worst doctor I have ever been to. I inherited him when my beloved NP of 15 years retired. He has absolutely the worst bedside manner I’ve ever experienced and some might call him heartless and malevolent. One of my happiest days this year was finding a replacement after suffering through 4 appointments with him for medication management. If you’re looking for someone to be disrespectful and miserable you’ve found your doctor.
I was referred to Dr. B by another whack job just like him. Not only did I find him completely unable to have a worthy conversation regarding my situation I found him to be completely self absorbed.i do not believe that the man can hear.I often find myself sitting in his waiting room 4 Times longer than I was in the exam room. I had to laugh when he tried to applaud himself over a medication change as he completely had ignored all the side effects. He is all about $$$$$.Stay away at all cost
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Dr. Alvin Burstein has a 4.3 star rating with 77 reviews.
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Dr. Alvin Burstein is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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