Dr. Ashok Yanamadala, MD

Psychiatry•Male•Age 57

Psychiatry

Dr. Ashok Yanamadala, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC

4121 Union Rd Ste 201 Saint Louis, MO 63129

Accepting new patients

Telehealth services available

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(314) 930-3520

Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(314) 930-3520

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Dr. Yanamadala's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

ADHD and-or ADD

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yanamadala treats ADHD and-or ADD more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Yanamadala treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

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Anxiety

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yanamadala treats Anxiety more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Yanamadala treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

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Psychosis Due to Mental Illness

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Yanamadala treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Yanamadala treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Yanamadala's conditions and procedures:

ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anxiety
Autism
Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Conduct Disorder
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Mania
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Personality Disorders
Phobia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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(314) 930-3520

Dr. Yanamadala accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: Balanced Blue Access Choice-MO; Balanced Blue Access-MO; Balanced Blue Preferred-MO; Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO; Blue Access Choice - S-MO; Blue Access Choice-MO; Blue Access-MO; Blue Preferred (Blue Preferred / Small Grp)-MO; Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS; Blue Preferred Network-MO; Blue Preferred Options-MO; Blue Preferred Plus-MO POS; Blue Preferred-MO HMO; Blue Traditional-MO; Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO; Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Access-MO; Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Preferred-MO; Bronze Pathway for HSA-MO; Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO; Bronze Pathway X-MO; Bronze Pathway-MO; Catastrophic Pathway X-MO; Catastrophic Pathway-MO; Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Gold Blue Access Choice-MO; Gold Blue Access Plus-MO; Gold Blue Access-MO; Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO; Gold Blue Preferred Plus-MO; Gold Blue Preferred-MO; Gold Pathway X-MO; Gold Pathway-MO; Lumenos Plans (Blue Access Choice)-MO; Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; Pathway X-MO; Pathway-MO; Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO; Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Silver Blue Access Choice-MO; Silver Blue Access Plus-MO; Silver Blue Access-MO; Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO; Silver Blue Preferred-MO; Silver Pathway for HSA-MO; Silver Pathway X for HSA-MO; Silver Pathway X-MO; Silver Pathway-MO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO; Blue Preferred Plus POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO

Dr. Yanamadala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yanamadala

2.2

Based on 84 ratings

5 Stars	27.38095238095238%	(23)
4 Stars	2.380952380952381%	(2)
3 Stars	1.1904761904761905%	(1)
2 Stars	1.1904761904761905%	(1)
1 Star	67.85714285714286%	(57)

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Very helpful. Keeps it simple and knows very much. He does a great job of efficiently handling appointments and keeping up on patients. Very much a great choice if you're looking for solutions.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

1 person found this helpful

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JBV – Oct 06, 2021

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I have tried to give Dr. Yanamadala the benefit of the doubt even after reading many negative reviews. I have been his patient for 5 months and have routinely (once every three weeks) seen him for Medication management for anxiety. He routinely dismisses my feelings by saying things like "no, that's not possible" or replying by asking me things like "are you sure" when I report what I think might be a side-effect - YES, I'M SURE. I have been to many doctors throughout many specialties and have truly never found anyone so apathetic and so lacking in bedside manners. During telemedicine appointments, he is always at least 15 minutes late and, at the end, will just hang up without saying goodbye or anything like that. I suggest giving him a shot if you're really desperate like I was, but I warn you that your best bet is to look for someone better while you're seeing him and hope to get in with another office.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Office environment
Long wait times
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well

7 people found this helpful

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Disappointed Patient – Jun 11, 2021

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I was seeking treatment for ADHD and all I received was horrible bedside manner and an office that smelled of cigarettes. For a doctor who claims to have 25 years experience in psychiatry, I was very underwhelmed. During the Q&A about my history and life, all of his responses were extremely judgmental. In fact, in the middle of the appointment, I interrupted and said I don't need to waste your time or mine, can you help treat me? His answer was snarky and rude. I cut the appointment short and said I would noodle his "treatment plan" which was to take meds (not a specific medication, just meds) and coordinate with a counselor in his office. It's a good thing Krispy Kreme donuts were nearby to salvage my morning.

What went well

Staff friendliness

What could be improved

Office environment
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

4 people found this helpful

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Aug 06, 2020

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Have been seeing him for over a year. The first visit he was very attentive and listened to what I had to say. Every subsequent visit he has asked questions and then only half-listened to the answers while working on the computer. Since he’s not really listening to what you say he misinterprets things and then will be mildly snippy and/or lecture you. And if you’re not talking (I’m not a big talker anyway) he looks at you like there’s something wrong. There’s no point in continuing to speak if you’re not even really listening in the first place. I’m not going to him to pour my heart out so I haven’t made anything of it. All I really needed is prescription refills so I’ve stuck with him. I can live with the five minutes of awkwardness just to avoid the hassle of finding a new doctor. The staff has always been great to deal with.

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May 13, 2020

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He is a very straight to the point kind of guy that if you looking for someone to baby you. He's not the one. He tells you. The way it is and it's probably the stuff that we already know and don't want to face it. I think he's a great doctor. And you can tell him if you need a little more time or if you're in a hurry and he seems to be very considerate of that.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

1 person found this helpful

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Beth – Feb 15, 2020

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Horrible experience!! I was in his office for maybe 4 minutes and walked out. No bedside manner whatsoever. Does not take the time to know someone wants to attack about habitats without additional information (he doesn't care). Very argumentive and throughout the 4 minutes I was there I felt like I was a nuisance to him. I'm not sure how people like this can be licensed to treat mental illness.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Staff friendliness

What could be improved

Office environment
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

12 people found this helpful

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logan9806 – Jan 31, 2020

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I would love to give him a zero! Wanted me to wean off of medication that I had been on for a long time. Gave me a prescription for something not covered by my insurance, and at a cost of over $200. I called his office multiple times to see if I could get something else; but never received a call back. Finally received a call from his office after 2 weeks, telling me he couldn't help me or prescribe me anything else. However, he was willing to treat me with his TMS treatments. NO WAY!

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May 22, 2019

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He is reAlly good - he chats a bit to see hou things are going with you to make sure your meds are working well and then Goes straight to the business of prescribing your meds. In and out in 15 min.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

1 person found this helpful

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val – Jan 14, 2019

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Stay away. Uninterested from the beginning, doesn’t allow enough time for the initial consult. Can be pushy and argumentative, slouches down in his chair and stares at his computer monitor most of the time, and seems to be just checking the boxes. Get the impression I was just another insurance claim. If you take a chance on him, insist on advocating for your health and share as much as you can in your limited time.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions

15 people found this helpful

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Dec 03, 2018

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It is easy to get an appointment because he doesn’t know what he is doing. He makes jokes and doesn’t take medical issues seriously. I feel like it was a total waste of my time seeing this guy. Instead of making adjustments to medication or dosage, he expects you to come in each time...even if you just saw him a week before. Seems like billing the patients insurance is more of a priority to him than helping the patient.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Wait times

What could be improved

Office environment
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

7 people found this helpful

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MN in Saint Louis – Sep 29, 2018

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I asked if a"lower end" drug was a possibility and he simply said he doesn't use that! No discussion/explanation of why it wasn't an option. Had an issue on a (Thursday a.m.). Left msg (desk person out smoking?) asking for a return call. Called again in p.m. left another msg. Called Friday a.m. Had to leave msg. When I got home, saw I missed call at 3:30 saying "aware" and had left for the day (weekend)! Called on Monday and was told...oh yes...he said "whatever"... but no one called to sa

What went well

Wait times

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Staff wasn't friendly
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

6 people found this helpful

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Apr 04, 2018

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If zero stars were an option, he would receive it. Very rude, no bedside manner whatsoever. Didn’t listen to my concerns in regard to medication for my child. Treated my child like a cow in a cattle call. Didn’t listen to her feelings about medications. I will NEVER take my child back to Centerpoint Hospital and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone I know.

What went well

No results

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Office environment
Staff wasn't friendly
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

5 people found this helpful

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Feb 16, 2018

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Horrible experience. His lack of attention and caring almost cost my daughter her life.

What went well

Wait times

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

4 people found this helpful

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Feb 02, 2018

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Has no bedside manner , never looks at you, seems annoyed by my presence.... went to him for a couple for months then he refused to help me

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Wait times

What could be improved

Staff wasn't friendly
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

7 people found this helpful

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Angela Westerfield in St Louis, MO – Dec 09, 2017

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I have moderate anxiety and very mild depression. Dr. Yanamadala is very receptive to what I tell him as long as I have insight and evidence. Is he distracted while talking to you? Absolutely. He is looking at your file and trying to discern what is most important at that moment. As a psych, he is also juggling suicide attempts, overdoses, hospitalizations. If you need heavyweight psych intervention, maybe not for you, but if you just need a monthly refill of a mild sedative, he's a good pick.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

2 people found this helpful

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St Louis, MO – Dec 07, 2017

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Dr. Yanamadala is snippy and impolite to loyal clients. I have been going to him for 4 years, but today will be my last visit. He stares at his computer the entire visit, and asks the same question three times before he realizes it. Very unfocused and unwelcoming.

What went well

Wait times

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Office environment
Staff wasn't friendly
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

8 people found this helpful

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Nov 14, 2017

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The Dr. was flat out rude, texting, refused to look at me--then, when I sent a text to our ride that our appt was ending, he snapped at me . Aside from that, he kept asking me the same question about a previous doctor we were seeing, asking over and over and over; I told him honestly that I didn't know why that particular decision came about regarding a treatment and he refused to accept it. Asking repeatedly, accusingly, then angrily. He plain does not care. He's just there to make a few $.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Staff friendliness
Wait times

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

4 people found this helpful

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St Louis, MO – Nov 04, 2017

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I've been seeing this doctor for around 6 months and he was the first doctor I found to help treat my ptsd and panic disorder with a cns depressant knowing i was taking suboxone. My life had become so much better since seeing him. I could focus at work, I got a promotion, started BMX racing, found a good person in my life. Out of the blue he dropped me, they lied to me and my other doctor, and would not even speak with me with an empty waiting room. Save your money and find someone who cares.

What went well

Wait times

What could be improved

Difficult to schedule appointment
Office environment
Staff wasn't friendly
Appointment was rushed
Didn't listen or answer questions
Didn't explain conditions well
Didn't trust the provider's decisions

4 people found this helpful

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Maryland Heights – Oct 31, 2017

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This review is not about the doctor, but about his staff. I read many reviews about the staff being rude and lackadaisical .......this was not the case during my visit. The people I dealt with were very nice and helpful. I had an issue getting a prescription filled and I called and left a voicemail. I had my call returned in less than 5 minutes. I have not had enough experience with the doctor to rate him yet, but the staff is awesome !

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O Fallon, MO – Oct 14, 2017

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I see Dr Yanamadala at his office in South County. Two of my Children see Dr Yanamadala and have for years. I am extremely pleased with the care he has given our family over the years... and I'm not crazy :)

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

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Charles C in St Louis, MO – Sep 18, 2017

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Dr. Ashok Yanamadala, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Specialties

Psychiatry

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Languages

English
Hindi

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What are Dr. Ashok Yanamadala, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Yanamadala frequently treats ADHD and-or ADD, Anxiety, and Psychosis Due to Mental Illness. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Yanamadala treats.

Where is Dr. Ashok Yanamadala, MD's office located?

Dr. Yanamadala's office is located at 4121 Union Rd Ste 201, Saint Louis, MO 63129. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Yanamadala speaks Hindi and English. View profile to see all.

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Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC4121 Union Rd Ste 201 Saint Louis, MO 63129

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