Dr. Steven R. Best

3.2 ( 31 reviews )

Ratings for Dr. Steven R. Best

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Dr. Best is a highly intelligent psychiatrist that has gone out of his way to treat my clinical depression/anxiety that has haunted me for most of my life. He may have his own opinions about how a treatment should be done right, but he is open to suggestion when it come to alleviating my distress. It is the only practice that I have seen that will treat you like family and I am very thankful for that.

Submitted April 18, 2018

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Be careful! Reckless in prescribing a med. that needed to be carefully monitored. I ended up in the hospital with a toxic level (3x the max level). Once that was discovered through a blood test in the hospital, the med. dir. at the hospital would not let him prescribe anything w/o his consent. The fact that he's not affiliated with a hospital should cause you to question why.

He became enraged at me several times when he thought I didn't do what he wanted me to do. I couldn't believe a doctor was shouting at me. He definitely has an anger problem - google Best v. Best. I liked him at first but after all of this I was scared of him and found someone else.

Submitted Feb. 4, 2016

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Very knowledgeable, after visits with many other doctors, this time someone finally got the diagnosis right and we are on our way to getting better!

Submitted May 10, 2015

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I have been all over the Midwest and tried every treatment available for CRPS, a chronic treatment resistant pain disease. Nothing worked. Dr. Best put me into remission. He is brilliant! He does not give up or give in. He is focused and dedicated! I have seen him change lives one after another since I have been there. It is amazing. My journey through failed treatments has been blogged online, and this successful journey has been blogged as well. Make no mistake...this clinic is where people come when they are down to two options....try this or jump off of a bridge. This is for the most resistant of treatment resistant. And it works! I owe my life to Dr. Best. This is worth every penny and more. It is not a cure. It is a treatment. I am not "fixed" but I am better. I don't have words to express my gratitude. Please feel free to contact me with questions. I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD) Gracie G Bagosy

Submitted May 8, 2015

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Terrible!!! Didn't help us in fact may have hurt the problem. From we are told by our current doctors -- treatments may have even been not done properly

Submitted Feb. 8, 2015

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Dr Best has helped me when nobody else could. I've had chronic depression my entire life and for the first time in I don't know how long, I feel happy. Depression is a nasty disease of mind and body...a systemic disease....and he gets people like me who are treatment resistant....His approach is to heal...not to pacify...He's brilliant and I have much respect for him. He's compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable and professional. I would totally recommend him and the work he does. He helps a lot of people who are at their wits end. I know from personal experience.

Submitted Feb. 4, 2014

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Dr. Best = Dr. Worst. I was worse off after receiving treatment from this doctor.

Submitted Dec. 16, 2013

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Not a good doctor. judgmental and rude. find a better doctor.

Submitted Oct. 25, 2013

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Brilliant, fabulous doctor. Dr. Best made correct diagnosis before tests were administered. On most annual visits all my questions are not answered, but makes himself directly available via e-mail (how many M.D.s do this?). Also, gracious demaenor while patient processes. Open to alternative therapies if such treatment seems viable to him. As Dr. Best was recommended to us, our family feels honored to have been under his supervision.

Submitted April 13, 2013

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I found Dr. Best to be irresponsible with monitoring my child's medication. Inadequate record keeping, not monitoring blood tests, pushing to over-medicate. I would never recommend this doctor or this practice to anyone.

Submitted Feb. 3, 2013

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Dr. Steven R. Best's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Steven Best is a board certified psychiatrist practicing at the Midwest Institute of Neurological Discovery. At the practice, patients from blank can get advanced treatment for a variety of conditions including bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease. He earned his Medical degree at the University of Cincinnati and completed a fellowship at the Chicago Medical School. There he was trained in functional brain imaging and Neuropsychiatry. At the North Chicago Ann Kiley Center, Dr. Best provided Neuropsychiatric consultations to developmentally disabled adults who suffered from severe behavior and psychiatric disorders. His post-fellowship training is in Psychopharmacology and is a member of the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology). Dr. Best, along with the staff of Midwest Institute of Neurological Discovery, are devoted to ensuring their patients receive the most advanced, most effective care available for whatever neurological or psychological issue they are dealing with. By working with the pediatric neurology practice left to him by Dr. Vuckovich, Dr. Best has developed his treatment for child and adolescent psychiatry. The practice and Dr. Best are known for their astounding psychiatric and neurological care for child and adult patients suffering from complex disorders and illnesses. The Midwest Institute of Neurological Discovery and Dr. Best welcome new patients of all ages to the practice where most major forms of medical insurance are accepted.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Univ Of Cincinnati Coll Of Med, Cincinnati Oh 45267 (Grad. 1987)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
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