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Dr. Kara Rooney, MD

Dr. Kara Rooney, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kara Rooney, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Lynchburg, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 1993. She is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg, VA 24503
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(434) 200-5999

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rooney specializes in the area of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rooney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rooney

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
25%
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Lynchburg, VA – Oct 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynchburg, VA – Jun 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kara Rooney, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Lynchburg, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loma Linda University in 1993. She is affiliated with Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Centra Health Inc3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg, VA 24503
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Practice

Centra Health Inc1204 Fenwick Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd
    Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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