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Dr. Russell McKelway, MD

Psychiatry•Male•Age 65

Psychiatry

Dr. Russell McKelway, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Berryville, VA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1984. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Russell McKelway, MD

Russell B Mckelway MD

1 W MAIN ST Berryville, VA 22611
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(540) 667-1230
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Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(540) 667-1230
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No malpractice claims found for Virginia
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No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. McKelway's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dr. McKelway performs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. McKelway performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

Major Depressive Disorder
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. McKelway treats Major Depressive Disorder more than 97% of his peers

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

ADHD and-or ADD
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. McKelway treats ADHD and-or ADD more than 96% of his peers

Dr. McKelway treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

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Dr. McKelway's conditions and procedures:

  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dementia or Depression Screening
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder

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Dr. McKelway accepts the following insurance:

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APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
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Humana
Choice Care Network PPO
Choice Care PPO
Choice POS
Optima Health
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Dr. McKelway's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKelway

2.8

Based on 42 ratings

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Very nice man knew how to treat anxiety
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
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Clark – Oct 18, 2022
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I had been seeing his office for 5 years and less than a month before my appointment I received a letter in the mail stating they were no longer accepting my insurance. I had to find another provider in less than a month before my medication ran out. His office was always helpful and provided me good care throughout the 5 years but often it was hard to get ahold of someone and they had no portal to be able to see notes, dxs, or txs. Also having them run it through my insurance was not easy as there doesn't seem to be a timely manner to which claims are sent out. The biggest let down was the short notice to find a new provider. Psychiatrists in the area are hard to find, and especially ones that are accepting new patients. They could not offer me a list of providers to refer me to, so I was left on my own to do that.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
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Feb 16, 2022
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refused to take my insurance with less than one week notice. really left me in the lurch
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2021
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scheduled an appointment to be seen straight from out of the hospital. They gave me an appointment a month later which was really hard because i was currently suicidal. I waited all month trying not to hurt myself. I called the day of the appointment a month later and they told me they rejected me. I didnt get help for a month because i thought i would be seeing a good doctor who could help me. VERY dissapointed. They didnt even tell me i was rejected until i called them the day of the appointment. Now i have to find a new doctor that might have a waiting list too. They put off my care for mental help. I just dont want this to happen to anyone who is suicidal again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 28, 2021
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He was nice, and personable the first time we met, and adjusted a medication I was already on. As our appointments continued, I had an emotional breakdown during an appointment and he abruptly stopped seeing me, instead having me meet with a female colleague who he said would “understand me better”. He added more and more medication, until I was eventually taking almost 10 pills per day. His medication mismanagement and general lack of concern for my wellbeing nearly cost me my life.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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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Anonymous – Sep 02, 2020
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I was referred to Dr. McKelway by my GP to figure out a new anti-depressant. I wasn't expecting traditional psychotherapy, but I was expecting to be able to elaborate a bit on the questions he was firing away at me from his clipboard. He was oddly cold and detached, barely looked up, and sighed with impatience when I wasn't able to give precise answers regarding timelines. It was an awkward, unpleasant experience, and I cancelled my follow-up appointment with his very sweet receptionist as soon as I got home.
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Mar 13, 2020
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Very kind and understanding. Helped me through a very difficult time in my life.
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Mar 20, 2019
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Very insightful
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
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Benjamin in VA – Jan 30, 2019
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Dr MeKelway has been treating me for over 20 years and he has always been spot on and responsive! Great Doctor!!!
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
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VA – Dec 26, 2018
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He did not warn me about potential weight gain on a new medication he prescribed. He was not very empathetic and came off as cold/uncaring. I was barely able to really talk about the issues I was having before he had already written an rx. I had a follow-up appointment and the receptionist was very rude and said I was not scheduled. They fit me in, but she made me feel bad about it even though I really did have an appointment. I haven't been back since and will never return. Not at all impressed
What went well
No results
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
8 people found this helpful
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Emmie – Jul 27, 2018
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Dr. McKelway is a wonderful psychiatrist! I have been his patient for 20 years, and he has helped me and my family enormously. He is brilliant when it comes to the practice of psychiatry, but he also shows sincere concern and compassion. He has the experience to guide his patients through rough waters, and educates his patients about their illness, medications, and various approaches. Dr. McKelway will listen and advise wisely. He is a great man.
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
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2017
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I've been seeing McKelway for a few years, strictly for the purposes of medication maintenance, nothing else. He has terrible bedside manner and lacks empathy. He was personally critical of my faith and continually asks me very personal sexual questions. Over time, he has had difficulty keeping my scheduled appointments and I've consistently had to wait 30+ minutes, sometimes having to cancel the visit and leave because he was so behind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
8 people found this helpful
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Winchester, VA – Jun 30, 2017
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Purposely misleading in meds prescribed, and his complete lack of empathy, and rejecting my own wishes for my medical treatment was traumatizing. He put me on a medicine he months later admitted was exactly the type of medicine I was VERY afraid of being put on and lied about side effects, as my biggest fear was feeling drugged and zombielike, which had happened before. He put me on med he later admitted he nicknamed Dope-a-max because it makes you so out of it. Too afraid to seek help since
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
30 people found this helpful
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Winchester, VA – May 10, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Russell McKelway, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Berryville, VA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY...Read more

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
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Education

1984
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Russell McKelway, MD accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Russell McKelway, MD accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell McKelway, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McKelway's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Russell McKelway, MD treat?

Dr. McKelway frequently treats the following conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD and-or ADD, and Adjustment Disorder . See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Russell McKelway, MD's office address?

Dr. McKelway's office is located at 1 W MAIN ST, Berryville, VA 22611. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Russell McKelway, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. McKelway provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Russell McKelway, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Russell McKelway, MD holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.

How much experience does Dr. Russell McKelway, MD have?

Dr. McKelway has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Russell McKelway, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 2.8/5 for Dr. Russell McKelway, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider listened & answered questions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Russell B Mckelway MD

Hava Oaks Medical LLC1 W MAIN ST Berryville, VA 22611
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