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Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

Asher Center for the Study & Treatment of Depressive Disorders

Chicago, IL
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Michael Easton, MD
Midwest Neuropsychiatric Associates Ltd
(10 Reviews)
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1725 W Harrison St Ste 744 Chicago, IL 60612
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(10 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
3.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
3.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
1 star average for Value
Dr. Easton needs to see a good therapist. He has a violent temper.
by mortified xxx.xxx.154.83
April 16, 2019
Insisted that I am bipolar to medicare me heavily enough so that I did not form memories for three years. I could not leave my mental institution when he only made matters worse and had only one choice bUT to comply with being heavily sedated in order to become free and not institutionalized in the psychiatric ward. This doctor is on a one track mind that every patient he sees is bipolar and only wants to heavily medicate his patients without listening to any other option of fresh air, exercise, diet, herbal supplements.
by E xxx.xxx.5.253
August 18, 2015
As I approach my 14th year since being diagnosed bipolar, I have to say it's my most beautiful year ever.

When first diagnosed, I was first given lithium, a drug from the 70's and Risperdal. My doctor was in his 80's, and thought this was the best drug regime to use in the year 2000. I didn't know any better at the time, but in hindsight, it was useless. I was always still depressed, suicidal, and quite manic at times.

After my first doctor died, I went to his student who was head of a ward. After a friend told me a new drug Lamictal was recently fda approved, I asked to be on that. Lamictal was great, but I had to ask.

I also kept complaining about making repetitive movements with my shoulders and trunk. It bothered me so much that I did research and found something called an "abnormal involuntary movement scale" (a.i.m.s.) that suggested Tardive dyskinesia. I showed my doctor and he angrily asked who gave me that test. I told him I scored myself. He gave me cogentin and said let's see if this works, but he did not fill me in on what diagnosis he had in mind.

My second doc had me see a specialist who diagnosed me as having dystonia after 5 minutes of me explaining what I experience sometimes. She immediately took me off the Risperdal anti-psych and prescribed me on a drug only used in clinical trials that had a huge risk that made many patients commit suicide.

I sought a second opinion. The third doctor listened to me intently. He did a few tests and told me he didn't see any dyskinesia or dystonia. He told me he doubted that diagnosis and questioned if I knew what tourette syndrome was.

Instead of some know it all expert giving me a one-way lecture and give me answers I should accept on face value, my third doc asked socratic questions and involved me as though I were the best person to figure out what was wrong with me. It was truly a team effort, and together we realized it was tourettes (I remember now about my childhood tics).

Just to be sure, he too had me observed by a specialist - being at Rush University, he had a whole team and department available to him, and they confirmed it was not dyskinesia and indeed was tourettes.

My third doc listened to me, worked with me when I wanted to try different drugs, and "allowed" me to experiment with drugs so that I could deal with libido problems (that by the way turned out to be psychological rather than med induced). It was important that I was able to rule out things by experimenting and/or being closely observed while going off meds to test if erectile dysfunction was a side effect.

My third doc was different than my previous two. He listened, wasn't afraid of me wanting to test the absolute best drugs for me, and even went so far as to work with me when I temporarily weaned off some. He is a confident doctor, knows I might know myself best, and is there to educate me in addition to give me expert advice.

My first doctor knew I was dating a girl for a long time and suggested that I may want to get a vasectomy to prevent spreading my genes.

My second doctor was a know it all, and although he was head of a ward, he really didn't help at all.

My third doctor said he didn't see a reason why I couldn't marry, have kids, and lead as close to a normal life as possible. My third doctor is talented, experienced, had a whole university's resources behind him, and comes highly recommended by the CEO of a major drug company, and more importantly - ME!

I did it. With my third doctor's blessing, I got on eharmony. Today, I just found out the doctor I married is pregnant with my baby. It took in-vitro, but we did it, and I would never have even tried to date, let alone marry, let alone try for a kid if it weren't for my third doctor.

Lucky for me, my third doctor is Dr. Michael Easton from Rush University.

Thanks doc for turning me normal!

MB
by mb xxx.xxx.104.33
September 27, 2014
My wife was admitted to Rush in their 8th floor unit. We were being treated by a young doctor who was extremely good. He talked to me, my siblings etc. to get to the bottom of what was causing my wife distress and made a very pragmatic plan (with reasons) to follow up. However this young doctor had to go on holidays and Mr Easton (please note I dont think he is or should be called a doctor) was covering for the young doctor. Mr Easton changed medication management plan without talking to me, with a diagnosis of bi-polar, and using medication that has more harm than good. All without talking to me or even my wife who was the patient. Luckily we noticed the change because we happened to be in the room when the medication was being administered. When confronted, he said that is because the previous doctor has 4 years experience and he was over 20 years. Also that previous doctor made the wrong diagnosis. This is outright criminal and unethical. This so called doctor needs to be on medication or be kicked out of the medical program. One of the worst doctor that you CANNOT and MUST NOT trust. He may also be pushing the medication due to his stake in some of these medicine companies.....I cannot understand why would he be trying these medication for no reason.
by Concerned xxx.xxx.24.23
July 06, 2014
Thoroughly professional and very attentive to what I said. Pointed questions were asked to help this provider prescribe correctly. In addition, he set parameters of what I was to do if I didn't feel better, when to come back, when to call etc. Overall very satisfied.
by meredythe xxx.xxx.31.3
July 10, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
by Jeannie xxx.xxx.131.126
April 28, 2012
Would you refer a friend or family member to this psychiatrist?
No, If I had known how terrible they were I never would have gone.
by Anonymous
January 21, 2012
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Not one bit! I felt much better when I left!
Was this provider's office too cold?
Not at all, it was the perfect temperature
Did this psychiatrist ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
They would never do that! Their full attention is always on me.
by Anonymous
January 16, 2012
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, they made sure I had all the information I needed to make a decision
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Yes, I was greeted when I walked in
Was this psychiatrist's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous
July 18, 2011
Did you feel judged or criticized by this psychiatrist?
Yes, I felt very uneasy
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
Yes, I was pressured
Did this provider rush your appointment?
Yes, I felt like an annoyance!
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this psychiatrist's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
by Anonymous
May 02, 2011
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