Dr Michael Craig 2023-07-05 Person 5 5 0

While it took some time to build trust and an awareness for Dr.Craig's approach , I do feel that he is a great doctor/psych to try if the "old world" psychiatrists are not working out for you. Specifically, as Dr.Craig does cutting edge research , he is a great advisor on what methods/medicines (based on the research) may work for you and/or which ones are not giving you the intended results. I must admit that at certain times I was disappointed in certain treatments not working and Dr.Craig pivoting - but this ultimately allowed us to find something that did work. It is also important to distinguish between a therapist/psychologist and a psychiatrist . Dr.Craig is very limited on time , and will not necessarily make you "feel" better every session through chit-chat, but he will make every effort to understand your condition and give you the best medication/methods he knows. Dr.Craig may need your help (at times) to refocus on the moods and histories that matter most to you. By virtue of Dr.Craig trying to help as many people as he can, (going from appointment to appointment) , it is almost impossible to read through all the notes before every meeting. I appreciate this may be frustrating for the patient, but if you prepare for each meeting (with good questions and points of concern), Dr.Craig will very precisely answer you - frequently with very insightful and helpful information. Lastly, I would say Dr.Craig has also made himself available at all the crucial times when I have needed him (i.e. medication/mood changes over Christmas holidays , forgetting my meds on a holiday ). I have not had any other psychiatrist/doctor that responds to patients on weekends, late nights, or in the middle of global holidays. For me, this was probably one of the most important services (compassion and commitment) that I experienced while with Dr.Craig - he will never leave you out on your own...and that is huge!