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Shirah Vollmer, MD
(15 Reviews)
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941 Westwood Blvd Ste 204 Los Angeles, CA 90024
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(15 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
4 star average for Value
Dr. Vollmer took care of my son, so much better than his two previous psychiatrists. She re-diagnosed him, got him off his medication and gave him self-esteem and self-confidence. He is a success story beyond anyone's imagination. His grandparents, his teachers and his siblings are astonished at his success in his life. We give all our thanks to Dr. Vollmer for seeing his strengths and helping him build on them.
by Grateful parent xxx.xxx.124.222
June 20, 2014
Dr. Vollmer is a model psychiatrist. She is reliable, responsible, smart, funny and caring. I am lucky to have her for myself. My family is grateful to her as well. Keep up the good work!
by Grateful xxx.xxx.124.222
February 24, 2014
Shirah Vollmer should have her license revoked. She basically used me as a guinea pig, trying medication after medication on me, with no idea of what my ailment truly was. And the ease with which she prescribes highly addictive drugs to those who have no business taking such drugs is unbelievable. She not only misdiagnosed me, she also breached confidentiality numerous times, causing me great conflict and pain. She repeatedly prescribed highly addictive Adderall to a relative who is an addict and Ritalin to a close friend who had simply mentioned she was tired! She is self serving in every way, going as far as using specific confidential information in her poorly written blog, making fun of the patient in the most disdainful, cruel way. She did not care for my husband and worked to drive a wedge between us, disparaging him in sessions and making fun of his achievements, actually telling me I should leave him. We have been together almost 20 years and are very happily married. She inappropriately and freely made clear her beliefs about religion and other highly personal topics. And finally, she has refused to return several thousand dollars for unused sessions despite many requests for her to do so. She is not just inept. She is flat out dangerous.
by Allison xxx.xxx.154.5
December 18, 2013
Dr. Vollmer saw our child and completely missed the boat. We wanted our preschooler evaluated for severe anxiety. She basically wanted our kid in talk therapy without evaluating our child for any sensory or motor deficiencies-which at this age, could contribute to an anxioius demeanor.
Well, after about eight sessions we realized she wasn't up to snuff. We found another pediatric psychiatrist who performed a thorough assessment and had our child evaluated by an Occupational Therapist. We found out our child had a mild sensory integration disorder, that contributed to the anxiety. Once the sensory integration issue was cleared up through O.T. our child's "anxiety" diminished markedly. Had we stuck it out with Dr. Vollmer, our child would still be in "talk therapy" with her and the sensory integration issue would have never been addressed-something a child psychiatrist should have on his/her mind when dealing with a young child.
by dissatisfied xxx.xxx.236.221
October 09, 2013
Was this psychiatrist's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Would you refer this provider to a family or friend?
Yes, I'm going tell everyone about them. I absolutely love this place!
Was this provider willing to stay open late to accomodate your needs?
Definitely! They would never turn away anyone in need
Did this psychiatrist thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Not one bit! I felt much better when I left!
by grateful xxx.xxx.103.31
August 05, 2013
Dr. Vollmer is an extremely caring individual who pays attention to detail and is very responsive
by Private xxx.xxx.89.212
January 22, 2013
Dr. Vollmer is kind, smart, attentive and extremely perceptive. She is skilled with both medication and psychotherapy. She has helped me and my family beyond which words can describe. She has followed us through multiple crises and each time she "shows up" in the most professional and caring way imaginable. I don't know where I would be without her.
by appreciative! xxx.xxx.0.12
January 20, 2013
Dr. Vollmer is an extremely caring individual who pays attention to detail and is very responsive
I was very glad that my appointment went the way it did. She was so much more knowledgeable than I ever expected her to be, and she gave me fantastic advice. She always made sure to return my phone call as soon as possible. She never left me waiting. I didn't have to wait in their waiting room at all. She was ready for me right when I got there. During my consultation, she was very helpful and attentive the entire time. I felt very cared for.
by clckwrk xxx.xxx.18.33
January 17, 2013
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
Yes, they have a great website and are present in many online directories
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Yes, it was in a safe enough neighborhood
Did this psychiatrist use excessive foul language?
No
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
They were decent, but not very affordable
Did this provider seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.89.212
January 17, 2013
I appreciated that she was still concerned about my health even after I left the office. She followed up with me after my appointment and everything. The office was very easy to locate. I didn't have any trouble finding it at all. The restrooms were very well-stocked at this provider's office. She was really great about taking their time with me, and she did not mind answering my questions. I've never felt like an annoyance to her no matter how many questions I have. I appreciated that she explained my treatment's risks and benefits. I felt a lot more informed.
Mostly, I want to say how much I appreciated her wisdom and her devotion to her work.
by grateful patient xxx.xxx.156.104
January 17, 2013
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941 Westwood Blvd Ste 204, Los Angeles, CA 90024