Reviews of Chokka Center For Integrative Health (Psychiatrist)

Sandi Leigh Emond

Dr. Chokka saved my life. I am forever grateful.

Hayley Dawn

Dr. Hamil is one of the kindest most amazing doctors I have ever been to he is so patient with me and always finds a way to get my needs met I appreciate him so much.

Itsonlyjuice

I got a referral call today. After looking at the reviews I would never in life allow you to be my doctor. I dont know who referred me to you but I'm not naive enough that I wouldn't look up your business before blocking the number. Dont call me ever again.

Liam Mitchell

Dr. Chokka at the Chokka center has been of great help. He has a lot of knowledge and he is trying his best to have treatments work as soon as possible for my most urgent mental issues. I see a lot of negative reviews on here which I find somewhat saddening, given the fact that my rereferral to Dr. Chokka has been of great assistance because the family doctor was out of their wheelhouse when dealing with my mental illness. Dr. Chokka himself has been taking my illness seriously and not undermining its significance. He has also been kind and understanding by asking certain questions such as how I feel in order to make sure I am safe to myself. Overall, despite the negative reviews, I think my experience at the Chokka center and with Dr. Chokka himself has been quite good.

Anna-Marie Olive

I had a Zoom consultation with Dr. Chokka and he was a great listener and a wonderful Doctor. I was very pleased with the results.

Valentina Haze

Missdiagnosed me from the day I walked in after a short interview, only saw him once in two years, always busy or on vacation. No one called to cancel or reschedule my appointment, when I show up, he's on vacation again, after waiting a whole year they say a have to wait another to get in. His lack of professional skill eventually ruined my life. I went through years taking the wrong meds and labled with a condition I do not have. I eventually found help at the UofA hospital's department of psychology. They have a large staff of helpfull psychologist and psychiatrist and offer both one on one and group sessions.

Tegan “SlugLady” Dumpleton

I know some reviews are unhappy with having medications prescribed but that's what psychiatrist work with and why I went to see Dr. Chokka. When I first wrote this, my appointment was cancelled. But they got me rebooked within a week! Chokka was very kind and listen to me carefully. He even asked to see my art! He diagnosed me with 2 things. 1 was something suspected that no one believed me about. The other was something I never thought of but made so much sense when he explained it to me. He believes I was misdiagnosed and gave me new medication and suggestions for things to work on with my therapist. I came out of the office so happy and grateful that I was crying.

Steve Veidemanis

Disappointing visit. The Doctor was dismissive from the moment I walked in and asked very broad questions without making the effort to drill down further.

Cameron George

Dr. Chokka is not a great psychiatrist. He's spends the absolute minimum amount of time with his patients so clearly their mental health is less important to him than the money they bring. The other doctors there are top notch. It should be noted that

Milk Money

The reviews here seem a lot worse than my experiences so I figured i'd share mine. They helped a ton, were understanding, and some people said they were rude, which I disagree with.

Soon Toon

Dr Chokka drugged me and threw me into ECT(electroshock therapy) and than yelled at me after I had given him examples of why he wasnt helping me.

Tom Barthel

Yes my experience was much the same. This person didn’t hear a word that came out of my mouth. Totally uninterested in cooperating with me, misdiagnosed me right in front of me and then wrote a letter to my doctor with that misdiagnosis that greatly complicated my health record. Very unsatisfied. Would not go back. This doctor needs to seek a psychologist and get treatment himself. He has symptoms of a variety of personality disorders.

Allysa H

Couldn't be happier with the treatment I receive here! Went through so many doctors for years and they couldn't find the answer, then finally I had my 1st visit with Dr.Hamill almost 2 years ago and hes changed my life. He takes the time to listen to you and not rush your appointments, genuinely cares about your health, and remembers things weve talked about in the past. The front staff is also very kind in person and over the phone. So overall will continue to be a patient here and have absolutely no plans in switching psychiatrists. Thank you for all you do!

Gord Redford

The assessment was more like an interrogation that led to me expressing my disappointment which led to me being given the bums rush out the door with a recommendation that I should seek help from Murrey the bartender. At best the idiot that I saw is another cheque collector showing up at their place of employment. Over educated putz.

Logan Biggs

Chokka help me all day. Best caring ever

Lalah van Veen

Staff was very friendly. Had consultation with Dr.Chokka.... Got diagnosed and walked out with the right medication. Not a pill pusher and a very pleasant and personable person who took the time to really get to the bottom and core of my mental illness. Thankyou, I can now finally live a normal life with proper medication and great Doctor and Phsyciatrist which took years and years and now so blessed to have! ????

Keltie Maxwell

I only had to see Dr.Chokka once but based on what he told me I'm super impressed his approach to figuring me out. I found him to be caring in wanting to understand my struggles yet upfront about where my problems were in moving forward. If he is in fact correct in what meds to take and treatment plan to follow in terms of behavioral therapy well I only wish I had met him sooner. Past psychiatrist specifically went off family history and the meds never worked for me ... I felt Dr.Chokka took proper time to understand me as a person from the time I was younger until now... We went through every situation in my life and how my relationships have been with boyfriends and friends . How I was in school.... And then his approach to figuring out how long I would stay in a certain mood was my favorite part because I kept getting mad at other psychiatrists for labelling stuff that didn't feel true to me and growing frustrated doing many years of therapy and different meds but never seeing any improvement in stability. I'm almost certain he hit the nail on the head with his assessment because he wasn't just looking out of a criteria book but trying to understand me and how my brain worked. I would say this Psychiatrist has some really good experience and could save people from the wrong diagnosis. Thanks for really listening to my story and not just throwing me into a category because someone in my family tree had something. I'm very impressed with his assessment and being a sensitive person I wasn't the least bit offended by some of the things he pointed out ... Can't say for sure but you may have just given me my life back and I feel relief with this assessment vs feeling stuck so thank you for giving me that Dr.Chokka :)

Will Potter

I have never had my Appointment on time. They open at 9am. My appointment was 9am. Doctor was half an hour late and I had to wait further after that. They ask to allow 1-1.5 hours for an appointment I’ve never had last longer than 20 minutes. It’s simply to allow them the time to run the schedule down the drain daily. And 3 years later they would have liked to address my concerns in this review. 3 years later... This is what I’m talking about.

Justin Christian

Dr Leicht is a great doctor who listens to you and your issues and administers medications accordingly. She also fills out paperwork (for an understandable fee) superbly. I have had nothing but great service from the front end staff right to the Doctor. I would totally recommend to anyone having issues.

decentlyintense

I came here when I was in a bad place. I waiting 6-7 months to get in. We get there and it looks pretty nice in the waiting room, but don't let that fool you. The "Advise" I was given was by Dr. Chokka was to google some things and read about my disorder. I wanted my meds changed and he wouldn't look at them. he said Meds don't help with my disorder and I needed to see someone else. I Broke down crying as I have been trying to get someone to help me for years. He sees that I am crying and wont even give me a moment. he opens the door and sends me out. I fall in the hallway having a panic attack. DON'T GO TO THIS DOCTOR. THERE IS FAR BETTER OUT THERE. IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.. Some God complex or something.

Darren D.

The Staff have bent over backwards to accommodate my needs and make sure I get the help i need. I have been treated very well and I owe Dr. Leicht especially. They listen to my past problems and re diagnosed me and gave me new medication. It has been life changing.

Tim And

I want to start of by saying that I am going to follow the doctors orders. If Mr Chokka is right, I will come back down the road and adjust my review accordingly. That being said, I arrived 15 minutes early at about 1:15pm. I left at about 3:15. For the 2 hours I spent in his office, I talked at the doctor for about -maybe- 7 minutes. He seemed disinterest, answered his phone in the middle of those precious 7 minutes to what seemed to be a friend/colleague/not an emergency. I've brought notes and thoughts that also disinterested him and I never got to even begin to articulate. And after the 7 minutes in heaven without him touching a computer or talking to anyone else(aside from his buddy on the cellphone), he lead me back to the front desk with my prescription printed off and ready to go. That right there is proof he made up his mind on me before ever even talking to me. He said he had read my file from my time before, when I was a different person under different circumstances talking to a different doctor that he works with and that was that, he promptly walked off. He doesn't know about my headaches, never came up, he doesn't know about my issues with memory or so many other things. I was told too be ready for it to be a long appointment,, up to two hours so he cant get to know me, and that why I feel so shrugged off. So now I am putting my faith in him, or should I say im putting my faith in the doctor that came before him because he just upped my doses, and am spending $391 dollars on medication that I don't have benefits for anymore(also never came up) and am hoping for the best. #Joke

7018 Welder

I went in to talk to a professional to discuss my mental health issues, an egg timer went off and my conversation was cut short and I was rushed out of the office. Pumped full of pills and no concern for my mental welfare. The reviews speak the truth. Abonden all hope all who enter here!!!!!!!

lee furgason

Really positive experience. Dr. Pratap Chokka really knows his stuff. Im am so in awe of his expertise. Diagnosed within 1 1/2 hours and what a relief it is to find this psychological/emotional freedom. It all makes sense now. Thank you so much for freeing me of this struggle since childhood! I can now carry on without this obstacle in my life. Very professional staff, courteous, and engaging. I definitely will be staying connected with the Chokka Centerfor integrative health! 5 stars!

Kimberley Padget

Dr. Chokka is one of the most condescending humans I have ever met. After a 20 min intake interview which he did not conduct he diagnosed me with a disorder that I do not have based on other professional opinions I have since gotten. He referred me to a specialist in his office that specialized in the disorder who twice told me in our sessions that he did not believe I had it. When I had a follow up call with Dr. Chokka he immediately became riled up when I challenged his diagnosis stating that he was a psychiatrist and therefore I should believe him no questions asked. He promised that he would set up a 3 way meeting with himself and his colleague Dr. Sinclair. Two weeks later I called asking what the plan was regarding this meeting and the receptionist told me nothing had been done on it. I am thoroughly disgusted at the conduct of Dr. Chokka.

Kyle & Nicole Galavan

He had a prescription printed off, sitting on his desk before I even sat in the office. He didn't help with possible ways to ease my issues, just gave me a prescription and requested I see one of his colleagues. When introducing me to his colleague the colleague actually swore in front of my toddler like it was no big deal. The medication that was prescribed was not to be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding. At the time I was breastfeeding. But he didn't bother to ask even though my newborn was with me. Ultimately I was very disappointed with the appointment that started off with a 3-hour wait in the waiting room. Followed by a 10-minute appointment. And a prescription I couldn't take. And a referral to a colleague with a foul mouth. If I could give a zero-star rating I would.

REBECCA WOODFORD

Dr. Chokka saved my life. I had been diagnosed with various things through out my childhood, teen years, young adult hood. I came to Chokka in a very dark place with little hope. I had been around the block and nothing had helped me stabilize my life. Dr. Chokka assessed me, saw my pain and helped me seek the treatment I needed. I followed through with everything Dr. Chokka ever suggested I do and my life proceeding got a lot better. I am now on my way to a very happy lifeDr. Chokka is a kind, understanding and eager Psychiatrist who has given me a new lease on life. I highly recommend the Chokka Center

Bat Snake

This place is a god damn joke. They terribly diagnosed my girlfriend and literally shove piles of pills at her. She went to a real hospital (Sherwood park) where they gave her a diagnosis that she never even heard of before and is completely accurate with her symptoms. Chokka center is great if you are a drug addict, the psychiatrist will hook you up. Or If you are looking to waste thousands of dollars this is also a great place for that. Before coming here try putting your finger in a light socket, it would be more effective and much cheaper.

Blackbird Singer

worst place ever. First, the wannabe psychiatrist wanted my son to take a fifth pill on top of the four he was taking that also weren't doing the job. THEN, I now found out that the 5th pill he wanted to place my son on was Latuda, used for schizophrenia and bipolar. I don't think that moderate depression is anything like schizophrenia and I know what bipolar looks like. Wouldn't see us more than every 3 months either. This is a level of incompetence I have never ever seen before.

Bob Dole

Unprofessional.

Blackbird Nancy

They are either incompetent or extreme, worse yet, both. If it was up to these fools, I would be given electric shock therapy in spite of having tried only 3 different meds in the past. The wanna-be psychiatrist who is acting on behalf of Dr Chokka knows less about administering meds than I do and wanted to keep adding more and more meds all at the same time when none of that entire pile was doing any good whatsoever. Thank God that I had someone intervene on my behalf who got me weaned off of the pile of useless meds that I was on and got me started on the one med that is actually doing anything for me. There's soooo many psychiatrists out there that are better. Keep looking.

Matt McClellan

Wait times are long, but I've been seeing dr Ahmed for like 3+ years and he has been fine.

Nicole Potter

I waited 6 months for an appointment. I called two weeks ago to confirm. On Friday, they called me at 9:37am to confirm the appointment, and because I couldn't return their call by noon that day, they cancelled my appointment. I was not told of this policy until afterwards. They were unwilling to reschedule me in any timely manner. I work a job where I am unable to answer my phone for several hours at a time. There was no way I could have returned their call in 2.5 hours. They offered to put me on the waiting list, but they have another policy where if they call three times and you don't answer, they take you off the list. Again, I am unable to take calls during the day while I'm at work. I am not going to spend any more time waiting on Chokka.

Lorenzo Oliver

Would love to give 0. Chokka made me feel worse about myself than i did before seeing him

Cheyenne Juknies

I have had an amazing experience with Dr. Chokka, he diagnosed me when I've been misdiagnosed by 3 doctors in a ten year period. He always listens to what I have to say, and actually takes my opinion into his decision making when prescribing and scheduling therapy.