Husam Alathari M.D.

SLC 

on Healthgrades

11 months ago

I was screened by this individual in 2021 as a new patient seeking mental health care. I did not want help from him, rather from one of two women working in his office who might have the right background, but was first introduced to him and screened. The screening was so terrible and traumatic that I lost all faith in the people working behind him. Not only did he not listen to what I was saying or what I specifically wanted talk therapy for, he began projecting assumptions about my background and mental health onto me and t... read more

Julie E 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Dr. Alathari is a very professional and caring doctor. I have been seeing him since 2014 and he has always helped me. Right now I’m going through a hard time and I have been able to talk with him once a week. My only issue is that you can’t get through to the front desk and if you leave a message they don’t call back. 

Rose 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

It’s true that wait times can sometimes be long (although virtual visits have largely eliminated this problem). But I’m giving Dr. Alathari a “5” because he treated me for substance abuse WITHOUT BEING JUDGMENTAL. Previously I saw a psychiatrist who told me that my behavior was disgusting and that I was”no better than a junkie on the street.” Dr. Alathari, in contrast, treated my addiction as a medical problem, not a moral failing. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Very experienced and warm. I found him to be very knowledgeable and I trusted his judgment. I’ve been doing very well on the medications he recommended. I’ve been his patient for 12 years. Yes the wait can be long but I experience long waits at every doctors offices regardless of the specialty 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Caring and nonjudgemental. 

B Gray- Stafford, VA 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

I am very surprised at the negative reviews about this doctor. I have had a lot of experience with psychiatrists due to PTSD from over 7 combat deployments. I will absolutely attest that Dr. Alathari is knowledgeable, caring, and a very good psychiatrist. I think there may be issues with people confusing the role of a psychiatrist (medication management) and a psychologist (counseling). Proper treatment requires both. If people expect a psychiatrist to be a counselor or a psychologist to manage medications then they will be ... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Very bad. Worst medical professional ever dealt with. Never go back. He books patients back to back, wait times are up to 1 hour. Doesn't know anything about progressive treatment methods. Very rusted unplesant doctor 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I was misfortunate enough to be one of Dr. Alathari's patients several years ago when I was a patient at Fairfax Hospital's drug detox program "CATS." I agreed to take suboxone per his recommendation. After a lot of suffering, I found suboxone to be a crutch that came with horrible side effects. Dr. A charges vulnerable addicts lots of $ for 5 minute appointments to get these meds. It was nothing more than "legalized" drug dealing. He gets rich by taking advantage of addicts who are suffering. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Alithari is professional, friendly, and up to date on his medical certifications. He answers my questions confidently, is open to my suggestions and concerns, and shows flexibility regarding medications. I have also seen his nurse practitioner Mary Heart Johnson and I don't recommend her as much. She doesn't seem as knowledgeable or friendly. The wait times are also incredibly long, but there's plenty of comfortable seating. Water cooler, but no wifi. The reception staff is top notch.