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Dr. John Abess, MD

Dr. John Abess, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Abess, MD is a psychiatrist in Charleston, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1975. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

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46 State St Ste C Charleston, SC 29401

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Dr. Abess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abess

3.8
18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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One of the absolute worse psychiatrists
Way over medicates. Does not listen to anything. You say especially in regards to side effects you're experiencing. You just way over like to prescribe anti.Psychotics
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Apr 18, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Maria Melton – May 03, 2022
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Wonderful doctor. Can't imagine where I'd be without his help.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 28, 2019
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Dr. Abess has been treating my brother since the late '70's. I don't know where my brother would be today without Dr. Abess and a loving family. He and Ann are the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pawleys Island, SC – Oct 03, 2017
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After fighting depression, mood swings and panic attacks I was sent to Dr Abess. After seeing him since May I have made wonderful progress. My husband told me I could get rid of all of my doctors except Dr Abess. It is very pleasant going to his office. He and Ann are very wonderful caring people!
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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Donna Hiott in North Charleston, SC – Sep 15, 2017
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I am a patient of Dr. Abess. He is genuine and very compassionate. I was very shy before meeting him and lacked confidence in myself. As time went by, I became more and more comfortable talking to him. Dr. Abess and his wife, nurse Ann, always treated me with a smile, and with the utmost respect...not to mention how nice they both are. I am so happy with the life I have now, and I owe it all to Dr. Abess. I am so grateful having him as my Psychiatrist. He's the best!!! I rate him a 5+.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Colette Prioleau in Charleston, SC – Aug 17, 2017
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Dr. Abess and his wife run an efficient, safe and private environment that brings a down home charm. I saw Dr Abess after a serious problem. He not only properly diagnosed me, but found a proper route of medication. I am indebted to him. If you are simply drug shopping, he is not that kind of doctor. It takes time and patience.
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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Kristine B. in Charleston, SC – Jun 27, 2017
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DR. Abess has been extreme;y helpful in my diagnosis and has provided the proper and effective treatment protocol. Art Schmitt PHD
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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ART SCHMITT PHD in Charleston, SC – Jun 14, 2017
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If you care to stay well, stay away from Dr. John Abess. Unless you would like to be medicated to the point of becoming a total zombie, then by all means he's your md.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Charleston, SC – Mar 17, 2017
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He never heard of “protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal,” and asked me to define the term “poly-drugging.” That boggles my mind for a psychiatrist with decades experience. The clock was ticking, so I felt pressured to explain everything in its proper context. Then he accused me of “pressured speech,” and instantly associated it. with bipolar disorder. Apparently he had a schedule to keep, but that doesn’t change the fact he rushed to clinical judgement based on a nervous, situational response.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Robert P in Charleston, SC – Jan 04, 2017
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Dr. John Abess, MD is a psychiatrist in Charleston, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1975. He is affiliated with MUSC Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Med University Sc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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John F Abess MD PA46 State St Ste C Charleston, SC 29401
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(843) 577-0303
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