Dr. George Jackson
Tacoma,
WA Gender: M
Specialty: Psychiatrist
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Phone Number: 2534756021
Range: 1-5 (5 is best) * Helpfulness & Knowledge only
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2/13/10
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WARNING: STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR and pray you are never hospitalized where he is on staff (St. Joseph). I saw this doctor at his office at Rainier Associates because my previous doc moved out of the area and he was on my health plan. BIG MISTAKE. He is the most disrespectful, un-knowledgeable psychiatrist I have seen in 15 years (and I've seen a few both good and bad). Like another reviewer said, he refuses to look at other records and even greet you cordially. During my visit with him, he wouldn't look me in the face. Despite the fact I was struggling, crying, in near-crisis and facing hospitalization, he was more intent on looking at was happening in the parking lot outside his window than speaking or listening to me. He also didn't even care to address future care with me nor a prospective treatment plan. I never returned after the first visit and immediately pursued care elsewhere.
Insurance: Pacificare
Worst Doctor(and staff) I have ever seen. Waited over 30 minutes past my scheduled time. Did not shake my hand or introduce himself upon initial meeting. During the initial visit I had all my existing records (which he did not want to examine)and proceeded to tell me after a brief 15 minute conversation that my previous doctors had made improper diagnosis (four doctors over five years) and did not want to get into any discussions other than medication management. I spent the better half of a week dealing with his staff, and the inability of Dr. Jackson to write a correct prescription, to get my medication order straight with my insurance provider. Ultimately, Aetna solved the problem after he continually ignored requests from Aetna and I pleaded with them because I was running out of medication. I would warn anyone considering him for their care as I felt as if he had no interest in helping me, or gaining knowledge of my conditions.
Insurance: Aetna
I felt like Dr. Jackson wasnt very understandng. he spoke to me in a condescending manner, like he was doubting everything i told him about myself. i was very intimidated by him, and he pretty much just sat there staring at me while i cried. it was as if we were both waiting for the other to say something. it was a very VERY uncomfortable experience, especially at a time when i was so vulnerable in the first place. he prescribed me a medication and wasnt truthful(or maybe wasnt knowledgeable) about the side effects or withdrawl symptoms.
Dr. Jackson can be confrontational and disrespectful. I felt on several occassions that he was speaking to me as if I were a child. I ultimately felt very uncomfortable with him and the care.
I think Dr. Jackson has been very helpful. He has always been on time, and I have been late myself and it is understandable if you don't get a full session. It's not fair to punish other clients out of their time if I'm a little late, it's just a consiquence of my own actions. He actually listens, and asks questions at appropriate times, he also gave me a great referral for an attorny! Thanks a MIllION
Insurance: Tricare
I don't feel that I was treated with respect. I was misled as to the withdrawl symptoms of my medicine-I was told that there were none and that is entirely inaccurate. I feel that I was spoken to in a rude and inappropriate manner many times and I felt that my character was being attacked constantly.
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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