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David Villanueva Jr, MD
D & E Medical Ctr
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5528 Metropolitan Pkwy Sterling Heights, MI 48310
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(10 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
2.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
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very condescending and cocky. my family sees him because we are not doctors. my child has been diagnosed with numerous disorders which is hard for me to understand, in the beginning of treatment he says its a life long process to coop with the disorders and he said this for 8 months. then all of a sudden she is fine (yet behavior has only gotten worse) so I ask him after a long history of troubling behavior how does it change 180 degrees in a few weeks. his reply was " so you are questioning my practice ( like i was degrading him ) ummmm yeah sir I guess I was questioning because what you are saying now isnt what you had been saying for so many months prior. A dr i feel shouldnt get so defensive bout a question a parent has bout the care of their child. We are seeing him because of real issues. A parent should feel safe from being ridiculed for asking a real true from the heart question. his handwriting is the worse Ive ever seen. you pay his office for reports so to follow closely with my childs care and you cant even read it. so then he wants to charge you for legible reports, I do however respect DR V tremendously......I just think he has too many patients to care of. I feel that way because how he explained in first 20 mins meeting him that there are far far not enough child psychiatrist in metro detroit.....he has the experience yes the review yes......just seems irritable when asked for a clearer understanding of the disorders that he has had 45 yr professional practicing.....(the disorders i never even knew existed till 11 months ago) .remember Dr V families come to you for help. just because a parent that has been alienated away from his daughters appts with you is not understanding everything clearly doesnt mean that parent is "questioning" your ability to be disrespectful. I am only questioning because I fully dont understand. nothing more.
by stanley.damer xxx.xxx.203.86
February 28, 2017
My son has seen him for over 2 years. He's really friendly and he works well with him.
by Rayray xxx.xxx.149.106
October 27, 2016
I do not recommend this doctor to anyone.
A few years ago, I got sever stomach issues out of the blue. I was 17 and scared. I went to many traditional doctors and got tests done, but every test came back negative. After months, I finally went to a homeopathic doctor and he determined I had a food intolerance to a bunch of foods. After this event, I started getting anxiety when it came to school and I got panic attacks. In order for me to feel like I could get through my Senior year, I wouldn't eat breakfast or lunch and I but myself on a strict eating pattern.
When my therapist heard this, she recommend Dr. David Villanueva, so I could get some meds to control my anxiety. This was almost four years ago, but I still remember the whole appointment very well. I have not seen this doctor since, nor do i ever want to again.
He first talked to my mom, for over an hour. She told him the whole story of my medical issues and instead of being impartial, in criticized my mom for bringing me to a homeopathic doctor. He rolled his eyes at my mom as she tried to explain that the traditional medicine doctors weren't helping me at all. My mom brought a test result my homeopathic doctor took, listing out my intolerances and he took it from her and laughed hysterically at it! THEN proceeded to LEAVE HIS OFFICE AND MADE A COPY OF MY MEDICAL TEST TO KEEP AND MOCK AT! Just very, very unprofessional Then he kept telling my mom he, "knew what was wrong with me." Remind you, at this point he hadn't even met me, but he had this cockiness of "Oh I know what wrong with your child."
Finally, I went in and talked to him privately. He had so many diplomas and awards, I thought that he would be a good doctor. But I was wrong. he proceeded to pound his beliefs against homeopathic medicine on me. he kept saying things like, "Were you allergic to soy or dairy before? Where you born with that?" I told him know and he had this smirk on his lips as he told me, "Then how can you develop an allergy to that stuff? it doesn't make sense." I wish I had the balls to say, "Well you hear of people eating shellfish their whole lives and then one day they eat shrimp scampi and their airways close up. What's up with that, Doc?" But no, me being in the state I was, with my anxiety and stress being high, I didn't and couldn't say anything. The whole appointment was like that, him bagering me and harrassing me when was supposed to HELP ME! When i told him I wasn't eating breakfast or lunch during the school week, he got made at me and went on this rant about how I was supposed to eat 13 servings of fruits and veggies a day. But that was the whole reason I came to this doctor! Because I knew it wasn't natural to have anxiety take over you so much so you're afraid to eat and go out in public! Instead, he scolded me like a dog.
Then he asked me, "On any given night, would I prefer to be at home or out." I, being an introvert and a natural homebody, said that it would have to depend on why I would leave home, like for a friend's party or something for school. He said, "No reason-would you prefer to be at home or out?" Again, at this point in my life my anxiety was high and I only left my house when I had. So I told him I'd rather be at home.
When my mother came back in, David Villanueva said I had agoraphobia, which is the fear of leaving one's house, and his only answer was the fact that I said I'd prefer to be at home! He stated that this wasn't "normal," for a teenager to want to be at home. Then, with my mom and I, he continued to rant about how homeopathic medicine is a sham and I was so beyond done with him. It was over two hours at this point and I just wanted to go home. He superscribed some type of medicine, some type of suppresser for one of neurotransmitters. But I never took a pill, not one, because I didn't trust him.
When we got out to the parking lot, I told my mother with tears in my eyes that I never wanted to see this man again. I felt like I was being attacked instead of being helped. I hope and pray that other children actual gain something from seeing him and that no one else had the same experience as me. David Villanueva was a bully to me, not a doctor.
I ended up being able to control my anxiety with a therapist, though it still surfaces from time to time.If you think you can manage your stress and anxiety without medication, there are great therapists in SE Michigan. If you can't and need the assistance of a physicist, I would recommend someone other than David Villanueva.
by Katelyn xxx.xxx.187.0
August 21, 2015
Dr. David is knowledgeable when it comes to children with ADHD however I feel rushed when seeing him with my daughter. He seem too busy. Also, when needing to reschedule appointments, I'm not sure if the staff just isn't helpful or if Dr. David just has too many patients because the staff always seems to want to reschedule appointments 1+ months from your original appointment date. Maybe its just a scare tactic to make you keep your appointment...

Last but not least, most of the front staff are not very friendly, in fact they can be very rude at times.
by Ms Not impressed xxx.xxx.183.4
January 22, 2014
While the doctor was always very pleasant and made my child feel important and comfortable, the staff (especially billing) is completely incompetent and unfriendly. The lobby area is not very large considering the number of patients who are usually waiting for other doctors but the wait time was not long either. If I didn't have to deal with inaccurate billing issues and rude desk staff, I would probably continue to be seen here, but now we're looking elsewhere.
by anonomous xxx.xxx.242.253
January 06, 2014
Did this psychiatrist leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
No, I was always attended to
Did this provider show attention to detail?
Absolutely! They are always very careful and meticulous
Does this psychiatrist always take that extra step to make you feel special?
Yes, I always enjoy my appointments
Does this provider always put the customer first?
Absolutely! They have some of the best customer service I have ever seen
Did this psychiatrist ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
They would never do that! Their full attention is always on me.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.112.178
February 19, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
No, I left confused and frustrated
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
No, I felt confused and uneasy when I left
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.132.174
September 18, 2012
They paid close attention to me and all of my questions were answered. Their staff was not that friendly, and didn't go out of their way to make me feel welcome. I was very satisfied with my visit. They were helpful and I left feeling encouraged. The office was very easy to locate. I didn't have any trouble finding it at all. Dr. David Villanueva is very very good at what he does. Unfortunately, his staff is not to par. The staff doesn't seem to understand insurance, so make sure you know if you need a referral or authorization. Trying to get a hold of anyone that does the billing is very difficult, and they will generally leave it to you to sort out all insurance problems. I am going to have to leave the practice after several years because the billing staff will not return calls or help me with my insurance issues. Therefore, unfortunately I have to go back to our primary doctor.
by Andrea xxx.xxx.199.130
September 07, 2012
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Among the best I have seen
Did this psychiatrist ever condone negative behavior?
Not at all. They discouraged negative behaviors and suggested helpful solutions
Was this psychiatrist friendly?
Yes
Does this psychiatrist remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Definitely! They always remember me and make me feel important!
by Anonymous
July 11, 2011
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
Definitely not; I received the best service ever!
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Absolutely! I knew I was being cared for by an expert!
Was this provider argumentative or easily angered?
Not at all, they were one of the kindest, most attentive individuals I've ever met
by Anonymous
May 04, 2011
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5528 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48310