Dr. El Borno was my psychiatrist from ages 14-27. He met me the first time at age 10 and said "You will have no problems with this one" comparing me to my sister who was also a patient. Dr. El Borno was extremely damaging to my mental health and misdiagnosed me the entire time I was his patient. He based his diagnosis on my sister who has Bipolar 1 but did not factor in that my sister and I have different fathers. Because of this man I have been on and off almost 20 different medications, most of which I never needed from the start. I have C-PTSD and this man is part of my trauma. His sessions included him emotionally abusing me, while my mother and sister were in the room to the point I would stand up and leave his office. The last time I saw him, he looked at me and said I was the problem. I now have tardive dyskinesia from the many different antipsychotics and mood stabilizers in which I never needed to begin with. I do not recommend him to anyone, he hears what he wants to hear.

by Jessica Harlin xxx.xxx.68.0

October 18, 2021

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For the past 22 years I have had the exceptionally good fortune to know you and have you as a trusted psychiatrist. You are an outstandiing human being and physician. You have supported and guided me in a wide variety of life's challenges and made yourself available to help me in any way you could. Seeing you has made some of life's challenges more bearable. You are extremely knowledgeable in a myriad of areas and willing to share that with others.. You are a loving and kind person and one of the most benevolent people I have known. I hope you are well and that what ever the situation is that you will prevail.

While standing at your office door on Monday, trying to find an answer to your unexpected absence, I had the good fortune of speaking with another patient of yours. She said she had known you for 25 years and raved about your qualities as a doctor and human being. While we stood there, four other patients came along. Everyone's first concern was that you were ok.

Like everyone else, I will need to find a temporary fill in for you, although it will not be the same. I hope that your absence is short-lived and that our journey can continue. Here's wishing you excellent health, strength, stamina and wisdom to bring whatever it is to swift resolution.

If I can help or support you any way, I will be honored to do so. Thanks for being there for me With much fondness and appreciation.

Bonnie B.

by Bonnie L Bishop xxx.xxx.119.200

October 23, 2019

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I don't know what has happened to Dr. El-Borno, but I wanted to thank him for all of the excellent medical care over the past 25 yrs. I wish him the best of luck. Now me and my at least 6 referred patients I sent him can quick scramble to find another Dr. I am sure it won't be easy, and we won't find such a caring, competent Dr.

by Liz xxx.xxx.53.128

October 22, 2019

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Better than great!

By no uncertain terms, Dr. El-Borno is one of the most empathic, affirming, non-judgmental and perceptive therapists one could ever hope to find. He has drained my soul of many years of pain, confusion and shame, and I’ll forever be grateful. I’m now able to live a joyful and productive life thanks to him, a life I never knew possible. This is what therapy should have been all along and not the nonsense I went through for years. Thank you dear doctor for making a difference.

by A grateful patient xxx.xxx.62.216

October 09, 2017

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Hey Doc,
I dont know what happened , but your calm , quiet
sploded! LOL Course, u know , ADHD plays a part here,
to, it's too busy for me to read...nice idea tho. Have you taken a look- see? The doctor is drowned out, by all the wellness tips
That are not endorsed by the medical profession. 2 strikes,,😣 well , Tiny Mouse
Out.:)🐁

by alahaane1chaa xxx.xxx.61.81

September 12, 2017

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What can I say about Dr Borno? Something different!! He is a goofy professor, at first. That is a cover, cuz he is sizing u up. What he didn't know, I was sizing him up too. He went from goofy to serious, this is my party, answer the questions. I didn't like that very well. After all, was this not about me? As time went on , I realized, I had to say, DOC, HAVE A PROBLEM, I NEED YOUR HELP.. Then he stopped in his tracks. I was so happy, I learned the secret. But Open my mouth!! We have morphed into more than just patient/ doctor. My husband n I truly are friends all together. Doc has said I am highly intelligent, just have a sickness. We have had our tiffs! We are both stubborn, lol. But he respects me for. My ideas, and I have come to trust him. That, n he knows, does not come easy. But after 5 years, we will keep, him. The crazy doc. That loves his patients, and gets if in return. Tom n Dy

by adele.rengaw xxx.xxx.139.43

September 22, 2015

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Would you recommend this provider to someone who asks for a referral?

Yes

Did the environment feel well thought out with a holistic approach in mind?

Everything was well thought out for comfort and general well being. They took a wonderful holistic approach.

Was this psychiatrist's office easy to locate?

Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!

Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?

Yes

Did your provider offer a holistic approach to your experience with them?

I felt that I received so much value from my appointment because of the thoroughly holistic approach they had in place. It's rare. Thank you!

by Anonymous xxx.xxx.19.175

November 12, 2014

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Dr. El-Borno is a Gem. He is among the very few Doctors that really care about his patients. He makes it his business to make his patients feel comfortable and relax. He has an easy going personality and has a strong commitment to healing his patients. Even my wife who comes with me on my visits, is highly impressed with him. He is extremely highly recommended. This Doctor deserves not one bad review. He knows how to treat his patients effectively.

by Gene N xxx.xxx.8.201

September 02, 2014

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I have been a patient of Dr. el-Borno's for over 10 years. I cannot say enough positive things about him. He has always been very professional and compassionate. He always returns calls, and will work around my schedule when things come up.
I have recommended him to friends, and they've been very happy with their treatment. He is a very supportive doctor, and it is obvious that he puts patient care first and foremost. Due to his expertise, I've done quite well living with my bipolar diagnosis.

by Catherine xxx.xxx.244.123

September 02, 2014

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In early May, 2014, my son (age 18) was in severe emotional distress, experiencing acute depression and anxiety. He had seen psychologists and psychiatrists for years, including many hours of psychoanalysis (mostly ineffective), with psychiatric treatment provided by a second doctor. My son had recently re-located to Lancaster County to reside with me, following an emotional crisis which occurred while living with other close relatives in another state. When I reached out to Dr. El-Borno, my son's condition was dire, and I was desperate to find help for him. Dr. El-Borno responded quickly to a voice message I had left for him during one of his busy work days. After a brief conversation in which I related my son's history to Dr. El-Borno, he scheduled a near-term appointment. During the initial telephone conversation, Dr. El-Borno impressed me with his intelligence; his perceptiveness; his sense of humor; and most importantly, his willingness to help my son and confidence that he would do so.
During the past three and a half months, my son has seen Doctor El-Borno regularly for combined counseling and medicine management. Doctor El-Borno has interacted with my son in the most positive and effective manner of all the numerous medical doctors and analysts my son has seen. My son's counseling sessions are always marked by his smiles and laughter, and elevated spirits, as Dr. El-Borno skillfully and compassionately, and often with zany humor, reaches into my son's troubled soul to learn the best way to help him, while interacting as a caring friend who can make him laugh: Anyone who has dealt with a depressed child knows that smiles and laughter are rare, and rarer still a gifted doctor who elicits them from a troubled soul. But Dr. El-Borno has done this much, and much more: He has quickly responded to my son's after-hours and weekend telephone calls to him, and in each instance reversed a downward spiral and lifted my son's spirits. Dr. El-Borno has done all of these "extras" on his own time, and truly out of the goodness of his heart. And I feel certain Dr. El-Borno has had many other patients interrupt a weekend dinner, a vacation, or even his "quiet time," and that he has responded in the same manner to help a soul in need.
Dr. El-Borno's management of my son's prescription medications has been masterful. My son came to Dr. El-Borno as a patient who had been prescribed with numerous anti-depressant, anti-psychotic and anti-anxiety pills. Dr. El-Borno has carefully and thoughtfully adjusted my son's medications, so that he currently takes only one anti-depressant and one anti-psychotic medication.
Dr. El-Borno's staff is comprised of only one employee, Mary, and she is a gem. She is always friendly, helpful and efficient. Mary schedules all of Dr. El-Borno's patients, and processes all of his billing and insurance matters. She does a great job with it all. Dr. El-Borno has drawn my son out of a very dark time, and brought him to a happier place in life. He trusts Dr. El-Borno as a doctor, and knows that Dr. El-Borno is a true friend. My son's condition causes dark days, and some happy days, i.e., emotional peaks and valleys. His condition has improved greatly since he began seeing Dr. El-Borno. And he is more confident than ever: He knows that Dr. El-Borno is a caring friend who will help guide him through the rough times.

by Joseph xxx.xxx.54.243

August 28, 2014

Bassam M. A. El-Borno, M.D.

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Lancaster, PA

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Lancaster, PA

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Lancaster, PA

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