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Maria Baccaro, MD
Maria M. Baccaro, M.D.
(29 Reviews)
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30 River Park Place West Ste. 310 Fresno, CA 93720
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(29 Reviews)
Service
3.5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
3.5 star average for Recommended
Value
3 star average for Value
I have been seeing Dr. Baccaro for several months. I went to her because I've had issues with depression and wanted to look into "seeing someone" for help. During our first appointment, Dr. Baccaro answered her phone 3 separate times and spent more time with the person (or people) on the other end of her cell than she did me. Strike #1.
Before any personal information/past history was ever brought up (becuase she never actually asked) she already had a presciption written out for me- without discussing my feelings on starting a drug for something that may just need "talk therapy." But then again, since she was mentally absent from our appointment, she wouldn't know my feelings about anything. Strike #2.
Although I had my reservations about starting a medication that would change the chemistry in my brain, so in effect could change my mood/personality/thought process, I figured "She's the doctor, the specialist. Let me at least try this since I am here for help afterall.
I've been on an SSRI for months now, and noticed no change in my depression. I have, however, had a few (common, but still unwelcome) side effects. Of course, the good Dr. wants me to stay on this after increasing the dose twice with no change in it's result. Strike #3.
I'm done with her and never returning.
No one who is actually looking for help should go to her. If you're looking for drugs to be someone different- make an appointment asap. Good luck
by Anonymous
February 17, 2012
Does this psychiatrist offer flexible appointment times?
Yes
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
No, they never postpone my appointment
Do you feel that you made progress during your sessions with this psychiatrist?
No, I haven't noticed a difference
Did this psychiatrist have reasonable prices?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
I was left alone for awhile, but it wasn't too long
by Anonymous
January 30, 2012
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, I didn't have to wait very long
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Not at all, their office smelled fantastic!
Did this provider listen to your input and concerns?
Absolutely! This provider always listens carefully to what I have to say!
by Anonymous
October 24, 2011
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
None of my questions were answered
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Absolutely not! I constantly have to repeat and re-explain my situation!
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
Sometimes, a little too often
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Absolutely! They were very entertaining!
by Anonymous
September 29, 2011
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Kind of, but not very much
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
Yes, I had to reorganize my schedule
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Only with clear directions
by Anonymous
August 06, 2011
Did this psychiatrist have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
Was the waiting area spacious?
No, but I can always find a seat
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
Would you recommend this psychiatrist to others?
Yes
by Anonymous
June 17, 2011
Was this psychiatrist friendly?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Somewhat, but they need a bigger selection
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Yes, I could tell the staff respected him/her
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
by Anonymous
May 03, 2011
I felt this dr. was almost unprofessional! She took notes more than she actively listened to what was being said (Or omitted) and I knew she wasn't really listening because she would ask me a a rather painful question to which i would answer and then 15 seconds later she'd ask it again... and then again... and again! It was very odd! I would say that most psychologist/psychiatrist are direct but respectful. This dr. was direct AND rude! She made assumptions based off of very little evidence and then drew her own conclusions from the incorrect assumptions even after I corrected her several times!

Further, she prescribed me medicine without asking what meds I was currently on. Good thing I read the pamphlet. When I called her on it, she said it was my fault that I didn't fill the form out despite is saying to list only psychiatric meds which I was taking none. All in all, she was rude, her office was cluttered and she hasn't got a clue about the word 'listening'.

Run for the hills on this one!
by Anonymous
July 07, 2009
I only went to this psychiatrist because the only 2 that are actually covered providers through my insurance had no openings for 2 months and she apparently had immediate openings.

Dr. Baccaro did not request my history from my previous psychiatrist and only went by what I was able to tell her, not a good sign but I gave her the benefit of the doubt and went back.

To start with, she decided, without ANY sort of evaluation, that I did not need one of my medications and did not refill my prescription. She also did not seem to hear or understand that the medications that I was/am currently on are not effective. I attempted to tell her this on 3 occasions and tried to explain to her that I was having difficulties functioning in my day to day life. She did not seem to care to make any changes to actually help me and seemed content to do nothing.

I assume that she is not familiar with bipolar disorders or the bipolar spectrum as she did not understand my disease and why I knew my medications were not doing what they should be doing. She also seemed to not know what Trileptal was and asked me several times why I had taken it in the past. Yet again, not a good sign for a psychiatrist.

My final visit she argued with me and insulted me when I stood up for myself and told her that I NEED to change medications, only then did she actually ask to have my files faxed over.

Needless to say, I am no longer seeing Dr. Baccaro and I do not recommend her if you have a bipolar disorder.
by Anonymous
May 10, 2009
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30 River Park Place West Ste. 310, Fresno, CA 93720