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Dr. Leonid Krimer, MD

Dr. Leonid Krimer, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Leonid Krimer, MD is a psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ural State Medical Academy in 1984. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

230 N Craig St Ste C Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Krimer specializes in the area of 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.
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Krimer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Krimer

4.1
35 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
17%
17%

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Dr. Krimmer is a great psychiatrist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brian – Jun 02, 2021
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Dr Krimer is very professional and generally a nice compassionate person who wants to help people. I would highly recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CC – May 23, 2021
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Dr. Krimer is very professional, caring, and reliable. In 6 years, he's only asked me to reschedule twice. In both situations, he gave me several days notice, and he was very accommodating when scheduling our next appointment. Dr. Krimer's an active listener, well informed, and well organized. Any time I've requested something from him (a letter, medication refill, prior authorization, etc.), he's handled it immediately. He's respectful of my time and rarely (if ever) leaves me waiting. He expects the same respect in return. I highly recommend Dr. Krimer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Becca – Feb 08, 2021
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Dr. Krimer has done wonders for my mental health. He is understanding and takes the time to figure out what the best plan of action is.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Rebecca Gavalchik – Feb 06, 2021
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Dr. Krimer came very highly recommended to me by my Primary Physician..He is very professional and excellent in his knowledge regarding his profession..I have been going to him for a long time now..Not ONCE has he NOT returned my call or not been there for our appointment..As for my medication..he promptly sees to it that they are called in quickly, when refill needed..I am clueless as to these negative remarks! Are we talking about the same Dr.? The world needs more like him..I am recommending anyone who needs his guidance and help in his field to contact him..He is sensitive, caring and brilliant! Thank you Dr. Krimer..I highly respect you..May God watch over you and keep you safe and well..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2021
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Dr. Krimer is the best psychiatrist I've ever seen. He really cares about his patients which is rare these days. He also doesn't try to push medication unless it's absolutely necessary, which I really appreciate. He has helped get my life back on track again with my Bipolar, ADD, anxiety and PSTD. Thank you Dr. Krimer!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Katie – Feb 06, 2021
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Dr. Krimer has been my psychiatrist for a many years. He is attentive and goes out of his way to be sure your you're on a mental health program that suits your needs. I would have no quality of life without his help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rachel McGovern – Feb 03, 2021
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He is not reliable and I only continue to seem him because it has been impossible to find a new psychiatrist in network. I feel like he holds me hostage with the teensy bit of help he does provide. Agree with the negative reviews - have no idea where the positive reviews are coming from.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2020
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This is a follow up to my previous post about Dr. Kramer. A few weeks passed since I left my review and I heard from Dr. Kramer. He explained why I never heard from him following my evaluation. We scheduled a new appointment and I was pleasantly surprised when he showed up and called in my prescriptions. Thank you, Dr. Kramer.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lisa – Jun 08, 2020
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He constantly cancels appointments and is not reliable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2019
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Excellent physician. He brings empathy and compassion to his practice. Dr. Krimer is absolutely the best in his field!
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
5 others found this helpful
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May 30, 2018
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He cancels appointments constantly, even when he knows you are going through a crisis. He doesn't spend enough time: 15 minutes on average half of which is spent talking about medications. He is terrible in refilling medications.
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
9 others found this helpful
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May 03, 2018
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An amazingly supportive doctor. The great thing is that Dr. Krimer is both a doctor/psychiatrist (who knows neuroscience & mental illnesses very well), can prescribe medications, & can also provides individual therapy. He explains brain function, psychiatric & medical conditions very well. Is also very good at providing feedback to your questions when appropriate. We have worked with a variety of different therapeutic techniques to treat my many disorders which have helped tremendously. 5 stars!
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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Pittsburgh, PA – Oct 11, 2017
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This man is absolutely horrible. He 302ed me after trying to get me to answer in the affirmative, despite the fact that I kept saying I had no suicidal ideation. He called my parent (I am 24 years old). Further more, he rode in the car with my folks and myself to the hospital which I found to be quite disturbing. He also claimed he'd never done it before, which spoke to his lack of proper judgement. Stay away! I don't understand the positive reviews. He's pure evil. Didn't bother to show up.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 others found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Individual-centered empathetic care is the goal of the practice. Medication management, psychotherapy, or both (depending on individual preferences), are provided. Emphasis is more on psychotherapy than on medications whenever possible. The practice strives to implement the most up-to-date, evidence-based care.
  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    2000
  • Yale University School Of Medicine - Neuroscience Research

    2000
  • National Institute Of Mental Health

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Ural State Medical Academy

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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  • English

  • Russian

  • R01 Independent Scientist Award, NIMH, USA, 2003

  • K08 Medica Scientist Award, NIMH, USA, 2000

Locations

Practice

Office230 N Craig St Ste C Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Shadyside

    5230 Centre Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15232
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards
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