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Dr. Haroldo Drachenberg, MD

Dr. Haroldo Drachenberg, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*

Dr. Haroldo Drachenberg, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Olney, MD. He is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2919 Olney Sandy Spring Rd Ste C Olney, MD 20832

Make an Appointment

(240) 722-6161

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Dr. Drachenberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Drachenberg

3.6
20 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Doesn't respond to email requests regarding anything. I cannot get refills because he just doesn't respond to the pharmacy fax or to my emails. He's put me on a good course of medication that's helped my anxiety a great deal, if only he'd refill them. It's been over a week and still no refills. I also emailed him about concerns I had regarding one of my medications - I emailed twice in 3 days and got not response at all.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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chugie – Jun 03, 2021
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Dr Drachenberg has been an excellent adolescent psychiatry professional, especially dealing with severe anxieties. His knowledge of modern medications regarding mood disorders is very well grounded evidenced by the fact that Dr Drachenberg is one of a few MDs qualified to administer the GeneSight Psychotropic test to guide pharmacological treatment. His practice is limited so early contact is suggested.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MD – Feb 23, 2019
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I trust and respect Dr. Drachenberg more than anyone else. He’s been my doctor for over 20 years and there will be a problem if he ever retires. He knows his field, has found medical problems my PCP dismissed, and genuinely cares. He’s thorough and spends time with his patients. No, he doesn’t take insurance but paying out of pocket is a small price to pay for his incredible expertise, unhurried time, and my overall health. THANK YOU!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sarah B in Bowie, MD – Aug 31, 2018
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I will never recommend Dr. Drachenberg, and I greatly regret ever seeing him. As a physchiatrist, he should know to give each medication time to work effectively. Over the course that I saw him which was about a year, he put me on 19 different drugs. That is very very negligent behavior and honestly he has no business to be a practicing physician. He tried to have me do ketamine infusions which is ludicrous. Of course I stopped seeing him and now see a great doctor and am on only 1 med.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Sterling, VA – Sep 30, 2017
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I have been working successfully with Dr. Drachenberg for 18 years. Mental illness has no cure, but he has helped me live a successful, happy and productive life. He constantly educates himself on new medications and changes to exsisting ones, he is open to using OTC or alternative methods of treatment if appropriate and I can honestly say that he is largely responsibile for my good mental health today. I have recommended him to others and will continue to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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A in Rockville, MD – Jun 20, 2016
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Brilliant doctor who takes the time and trouble to listen. Very understanding and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Silver Spring, MD – Mar 04, 2016
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Dr. Haroldo Drachenberg, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Olney, MD. He is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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Locations

Practice

Brighter Days Child and Family Therapy2919 Olney Sandy Spring Rd Ste C Olney, MD 20832
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Office13366 Clarksville Pike Highland, MD 20777
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Frederick Health Hospital

    400 W 7th St
    Frederick, MD 21701
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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