Reviews of Rizvi Syed Dr (Psychiatrist)

Tyler Johnston

In my honest experience he has very little knowledge of the effects of medications, or just doesn't care about the effects they could have. During my last session before I decided that I would not be returning, he asked whether or not I was still using alcohol and marijuana. Although these are very good and reasonable questions for a psychiatrist to ask, he would ask "so around 7 or 8 joints per day?" And to anyone who has smoked marijuana knows that is absolutely rediculous. Moving forward when speaking about my drinking, he started by asking if it was around 10-12 drinks per day. Once that was done we began talking about a medication that he prescribed a few weeks ealier, being epival. I took the medication for upwards of 4 weeks and was getting no positive effects and the negative effects consisted of little sleep and all of my experiences being fuzzy. When I spoke to him about the fact that I no longer wanted to take the medication, he took an approach with me of speaking to my as if I was a child and did not know what I was talking about. I would be extremely fearful for someone that visits this Dr that does not know better for themselves, or is really in need of help.

Anwar Rutherford

Does not listen and just rushes you out the door. Has raised his voice at me on several occasions. Highly unprofessional demeanor, do not recommend.

Evan Wallace

This man has no respect or care for his patients whatsoever. He has repeatedly ignored my concerns about my mental health, and has changed my medication doses without consulting me. The medication he has me on is making me feel worse and I’ve said this many times, but he seems to not care as he just keeps changing doses without me asking. This along with how hard it is to contact him, his lack of knowledge about substance use (suggesting 8 joints and 12 drinks a day are a “normal” amount), and him insisting that my mental illnesses arent real, I’ve given up on him as my doctor. He’s wasted months of my time, and I’d strongly advise against letting him waste yours too

Karolina Galla

I want to give him a half star because he was very and I mean Extremely rude to my aunt. His visits are only 5-10 min and off you go. He doesn't give you chance to talk. He's asking very stupid and akward questions. And he makes you feel very uncomfortable. I do not like him at all. The medication he prescribed made me made me gain weight and made me feel sleepy 100% of the day. He's very rude to people. Especially me .

Connie Willson

After 10 min he prescribed me 3 different medication and he made me very uncomfortable

Katie Khaos

Awful and irresponsible doctor. Does not listen, has no patience, diagnoses based on nothing and prescribes tons of medicines at the same time. My mother and I have both experienced this. This man should have his license taken away. He is a danger to the community and a stain on mental health treatment.

serdplays

Really disappointed in the experience. Came to him for help with my condition and the first thing he said to me was that it was a hoax. Bipolar isn't a hoax buddy. Seriously, where does the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada get these doctors that don't even speak English fluently? I can't understand a word he says most of the time. I highly recommend seeing another psychiatrist. He seriously doesn't practice allopathic medicine.

Aaron McMahon

I've only been using this psychiatrist for about half a year now but I highly recommend!! the secretarys are usually very sweet and any bad reviews about dr.rizi isn't true, he actually cares about his clients and takes the time to listen don't read bad reviews and assume that everythings always true because I don't have a single bad thing to say about this doctor or his staff

Bill

I visited him with my wife. He is very rude and unprofessional. I strongly suggest all patients stay away from him. He doesn’t care his patients at all. The even worse part is he treat his patients very rude

James

The Doctors really good and he makes you feal at Peace. Best psychiatrist in Windsor.

Tiffany Schram

Complained several times about recieving my meds on a weekly basis because people knocking on my door makes me panic, he doesn't listen I'm dropping him as a psychiatrist.. Gonna ask my doctor to find me a new one

George Charran

Very judgemental doctor who nearly killed me when he disconutined my meds for no reason i ended up with hallucinations, PAWS and i will never recover from that traumatic experience. This was over a decade ago. I seen him 3 years ago and didnt remember until a month or 2 of seeing him then i was like no wonder hes not helping me hes not a very good doctor who doesnt care if your suffering or not all he cares about is his lincese which should be revoked.

Elizabeth G

Great doctor!

Phil Daoust

Horrible Doctor. Don't even go there.

Dale Pratt

Been my doctor for more then a year and ever single time iv told him I'm struggling with something he changes my meds. I'm over a year he has not explained in one sentence any explanation or counselling for what iv tried to discuss. This man should be on odsp him selfnot making 3 digits.

Kassie Stlouis

Never answers the phone waste of time trying to get an appointment

Angela Bechard

I’ve had a few psychiatrists, Dr. Rizvi is by far my favourite. He gets right down to the point and asks the right questions.

Katie Redko

All these negative reviews are not the reflection of the Doctor that I know. I have been seeing him for just over 2 years. I had previously been trying drug therapy, unsuccessfully, with my family doctor. After asking multiple times to see a specialist, I finally got one and I am impressed. My first visit was emotional. We went over my long history of symptoms, the medications I was trying and the most recent triggering event in my life that was sending me over the edge. I don't know why people feel like he doesn't care, because he has always asked me about how I'm doing, at home and with the people I work with. He is not a man of man words, but if you're honest with him about your symptoms, side effects and your medication habits, you will be put on medication that works eventually. It took many months and trying different things before I got a combination treatment plan that worked for me. I can tell you that for the first time in my life, I'm stable and my symptoms are very manageable most of the time. It's the best I've felt in atleast 15 years. THIS NEXT BIT IS IMPORTANT! Everyone's treatment is different. It's not a one size fits all and it doesn't happen over night. He's not a counselor so if you're looking to just talk about your problems, then you want to see a psychologist (or counselor) and not a psychiatrist (a doctor that specializes in mental health medication). You have to pay to see a psychologist because they are not covered under OHIP. He and his secretary have a list of free public health counselors to see if you need the emotional therapy to use in conjunction with your medication therapy. Just a heads up, that because it's public health program, there are wait lists. That's not the Doctor's or his secretary's fault, it's an issue with the public health system itself. I am very thankful to have him as my Doctor.

Kris Heber

From 10 minutes of questions he makes a diagnosis and prescribes meds. Has zero interest in listening to you or actually helping you get better. Might as well be a drive through.

Sarah Burke

Dr Rizvi is amazing! He has kept me on the same normal routine for over 5 years with nothing but success. He is a dedicated, caring doctor. Does blood tests on time every time and treats you like an actual person. You can really tell he cares. The only disputes I've seen there are drug addicts not getting what they want, but hey that used to be me, so I'm not judging. He really does what he's supposed to do. I highly recommend him!

Maria McBride

Dr. Rizvi is a wonderful doctor, he has been helping me for over 6 years. He always listens and I am very comfortable sharing my feelings and concerns. I was horrified to read such terrible reviews and can only guess that these bad reviews are coming from people who think they can get narcotic perscriptions and were turned away. People should understand that he is a psychiatrist not a psychologist, if you need therapy and a long appointment then you should make an appointment with the appropriate doctor. If you truly need help then Dr. Rizvi is an excellent doctor. I am so grateful that he is my doctor. He also has a wonderful assistant Sharon who always has a smile for you.

asianpryncess

Doesn't listen..at all, messes up my prescription that my pharmacist was confused, pushes drugs that I have really bad side effects and I refuse to take. Did not ween me off pills when switching me up. All the bad reviews are right on. Do not recommend!!! I told my family dr. And he found me a new pyschiatrist right away. The month that I was seeing dr rizvi my blood pressure was super high from extra stress he caused. I am not a druggie so the bad review isn't based on him declining me any meds. If you like pill pushing drs then rizvi is for you. If you want to get better and have a better understanding of your illness than stay away.

Philip Stuart

Dr Rizvi is straight forward and listens to your issues. His secretary (Sharron) is very helpful on arranging appointments and other duties