I really feel heard and felt I was in good hands. He took the time to ask me a lot myself and my situation. Wish I could see him as my regular psychiatrist and not just as a clinic support psychiatrist.

Submitted April 18, 2024

I’ve always had great interactions with Dr. Ludwig.

He has been very helpful in treating my ADHD, we have been through the absolute ringer when it comes to experimenting with medications as the standard Ritalin, and other prescriptions haven’t worked well enough for me without some major side effects. Dr. Ludwig has been patient in helping me to find new solutions and I usually come to the doctor with a wealth of research at my disposal on why I would like to try switching to something different, he listens quite well and has even commended me on my research on the topic.

I feel he trusts me to understand what I think is best for myself and the right course of action, he basically looks over everything and ensure that i’m in the right track.

Thank you Dr. Ludwig

Submitted June 27, 2023

I enjoy Dr. Ludwigs personality. Because I’m a Nurse Practitioner he treats me like a colleague instead of a patient. Even calls me Dr. Because i have a nursing PhD. So polite. I will certainly miss Dr. Ludwig if he ever retires. Maybe he’ll decide to never retire. I’m being selfish but he is a great psychiatrist. He tells you the truth. No beating around the bush. If you’re not there for recovery don’t bother showing up. I always developed psychoses if my weight would drop and he always seemed to drag me back to the real world. I kept working my Nurse Practitioner practice because he was able to help me each time i became psychotic or my weight dropped and i was starving myself. Food and depression were very much linked for me. I would starve myself and i would develop psychotic depression. Dr. Ludwig always recognized it even when i was totally confused what was going on in my head. I’ve been out of the hospital for 3 years now when my longest without going in the hospital was every 6 months. Some days i still have delusions and Dr. Ludwig has flatly told me it’s because I’m starving myself. I trust him implicitly. He is so kind and honest and caring. Thank you Dr. Ludwig and Ashley for all your caring!!!! Donna

Submitted May 19, 2023

I attended the eating disorder intensive outpatient clinic that Dr. Ludwig oversees. I fear it is a case of himself, and staff of being in a rut and it is treatment by the numbers. Individuality and differentiation for an array of needs is neglected for treatment of the stereotypical sufferer of anorexia. As head of the clinic, Dr. Ludwig is ultimately responsible for the quality of care in the intensive day hospital program. I fear he is out of touch with what the reality is of the program. The program requires you to attend from 8 am to 6pm and of those 10 hours it was not uncommon to sit for four hours or more doing absolutely nothing. Frequently, scheduled sessions were cancelled with patients not informed and just sitting and waiting. Art therapy was not facilitated by licensed and trained art therapists and the recreational therapist did absolutely nothing except on three occasions played a game with patients before dismissing them early.

For a program that claims to be intensive, this was a joke. Dr. Ludwig has to assume responsibility of this paint by numbers attempt at treatment. It is a shame, because he obviously cares, just not enough to do a good job anymore.

Submitted May 19, 2022

I can not say enough good things about Dr. Ludwig. I owe this man my life. I have been through various rounds of eating disorder treatment over the past few years. I have seen SO many different doctors over the years due to my many physical and mental health issues. I had been told by other psychiatrists that I "didn't seem like a person that wanted to get better". I had lost hope in myself and my own recovery until I met Dr. Ludwig. He is the only doctor I have ever had who listens to me, validates my experiences, trusts me and believes in me. He is so down to earth, and hands down has the best sense of humour out of any medical professional I've ever met. He has a way of speaking that makes you feel comfortable right away, making it so easy to open up to him. I trust him wholeheartedly. It is so hard to find a doctor, never mind a psychiatrist, who takes the time to get to know his patients and actively engages in their treatment. The adult eating disorder team is amazing. Every single one of the team members are so compassionate, caring, understanding and encouraging. I honestly cannot say enough good things about them all. Thank you all for believing in me when I had lost hope myself. I am tearing up as I'm writing this LOL

If you are new to treatment or seeking help through this clinic, you are in good hands. Trust the team, they want what's best for you. Some things might be hard to hear, but you will thank them in the long run. Coming from an anorexic patient living in recovery for over a year now. You can do it!

Submitted Dec. 14, 2020

Was wary of going to Dr. Ludwig as I never sought out professional help before so this was a first for me and I definitely read these reviews on him before my appointment. There were some negative comments on here that freaked me out, however, I am very happy with how my meeting with him went. My main fear was a doctor doubting me and telling me what I'm feeling is wrong but he helped me confirm and understand my own mental illness, something that I was struggling with and questioning myself for years. I am looking forward to getting better with his help.

Submitted June 17, 2020

I have been Dr. Ludwig patient for a year and couple months. He is a very understanding person who takes time to know his patients and listens. I have nothing negative to say as I have not had any bad experiences with him. He has taken my emotions and thoughts seriously and I believe that he is genuine doctor who deserves to be accredited for his work.

Submitted Feb. 28, 2020

I previously had good rapport with him for several years...but I've watched him take on too much and transform into a very neglectful doctor. Doesn't listen, doesn't take you seriously when you express you're going to kill yourself...and gets petty...asked for a referral to psychiatrist 7 months ago and still nothing...I'm no longer in the ED program and he accused me of "firing" him, when that wasn't the case. I have been deteriorating mood-wise, hospitalized, attempted suicide, and still no referral and now no professional support. I have completely lost faith in this man and I am certainly not alone.

Submitted Jan. 3, 2020

Due to an unforeseen experience, I had met with Dr.Ludwig on one occasion and he was incredibly respectful and very kind and caring. I wish it would of been him I was given instead of the abusive psychiatrist I was given, very cruel. I felt upset once in trying to call him but I did also understand with the dynamics of this case why he wouldn't return the calls. He is a very nice respectful gentleman who immediately I felt comfortable with. Too bad he couldn't of taken me on his caseload, I would of felt safe because who I was given didn't feel remotely safe with. Dr Ludwig thank you for that one session with you and even though you wouldn't return the calls, I understand the power dynamics as to why you wouldn't of. Would recommend highly. THX Mrs. G.

Submitted Sept. 20, 2019

Refuses me treatment despite the fact that I weigh 88 pounds at 5 feet five inches. Offered me three weeks in the hospital with no treatment during and after. I have some special accommodations I need and he wouldn't make them. I told him I was going to kill myself today and he basically gave me the go ahead. No attempt to intervene. I am planning to follow through.

Submitted Sept. 19, 2019