Dr. Lea Kirkland, MD
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Adult Psychiatry | Female

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Lea H Kirkland MD 2990 Bethesda Pl Ste 606A Winston Salem, NC 27103 Get Directions

(336) 774-1755

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Dr. Kirkland has practiced in Winston Salem for over 23 years, first in Internal Medicine and then psychiatry. The practice focuses on the out patient treatment of child, adolescent and adult patients with mental health issues including anxiety and depressive disorders as well as behavior problems, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. These problems effect normal growth and development of individuals and families as well as the quality of relationships and of life. Treatment includes diagnostic evaluation with medication management and psychotherapy focused on the individual needs of the patient.

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Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

3333 Silas Creek Pkwy

Winston Salem, NC 27103

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3.4

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Thank you for providing feedback to our office. We are always striving to provide the best care possible and appreciate your help in that process. Please feel free to contact the office any time with questions or concerns.

Dr. Kirkland's Performance

Trustworthiness
VERY GOOD
Explains condition(s) well
VERY GOOD
Answers Questions
VERY GOOD
Time well spent
EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
GOOD
Office environment
EXCELLENT
Staff friendliness
EXCELLENT
Average wait time
10 to 15 minutes

Patient Reviews (4)

Clemmons, NC | Feb 13, 2017

Dr. Kirkland has provided excellent attention and medical advice regarding our daughter's needs. She has gone out of her way to get the most relevant information possible through counseling and information provided by other professionals when making decisions about prescribing medication. As an education professional, I have also worked with clients who have been very pleased with her services.

Winston Salem, NC | Sep 20, 2016

I completely disagree with the negative reviews. Dr. Kirkland has always been very understanding, willing to take the necessary time, and helpful after hours on the occasions that I needed her. She stays very busy, so urgent appointments are not easy to schedule. I highly recommend Dr. Kirkland.

Winston-Salem, NC | Jun 16, 2016

Extremely quick to prescribe medication without adequate counseling. I found out after a year of taking three separate medications she put me on that they weren't nearly as effective as a good therapist. I wish I hadn't had the year of horrible side effects.

Clemmons, NC | Apr 30, 2016

She was cold, insulting, pushy with medication, and failed to provide adequate talk therapy. The medication she was pushing, I later discovered, was not appropriate, according to another top psychiatrist in town. It was very difficult to schedule appointments. The receptionist seemed to rarely be there, and only answered the phone about 10% of the time. Her schedule was pretty open - most psychiatrists in town are hard to get an appointment with. The office environment was clean and fine.

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Dr. Kirkland says...

Dr. Kirkland has practiced in Winston Salem for over 23 years, first in Internal Medicine and then psychiatry.

The practice focuses on the out patient treatment of child, adolescent and adult patients with mental health issues including anxiety and depressive disorders as well as behavior problems, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. These problems effect normal growth and development of individuals and families as well as the quality of relationships and of life.

Treatment includes diagnostic evaluation with medication management and psychotherapy focused on the individual needs of the patient.

Dr. Kirkland says...

Dr. Kirkland's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Adult Psychiatry
Board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications
- www.lkirklandmd.com

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Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Internal Medicine
Psychiatry

Conditions Treated

ADHD and-or ADD
Autism
Behavioral Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Pediatric Behavior Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Social Phobia

Education

Medical School
Medical University Of South Carolina
Graduated in 1987
Internship Hospital
Moses Cone Hospital
Completed in 1988
Residency Hospital
General Psychiatry/Wake Forest University-Baptist Medical Center
Completed in 1998
Internal Medicine Residency-Moses Cone Memoral Hospital
Completed in 1991
Fellowship Hospital
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry/Wake Forest University-Baptist Medical Center
Completed in 1999
Undergraduate School
University Of South Carolina
Graduated in 1982

Languages Spoken

English

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Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Adult Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Procedures Performed

Adolescent Counseling
Counseling Services
Medication Management
Outpatient Psychiatry
Pediatric Counseling
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy Services