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Dr. Pamela Leib, MD

Dr. Pamela Leib, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Pamela Leib, MD is a psychiatrist in Pottsville, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

118 Mahantongo St Pottsville, PA 17901

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(570) 628-3554

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Leib specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Leib's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leib

2.5
31 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
32%
32%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
61%
61%

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DO NOT GO SEE
My friend went to see Dr. Leib for depression and anxiety medication management. She was told by Dr. Leib that 'panic, anxiety attacks, and breakdown aren't real.' She was also told '99% of her patients are bipolar.' That does not mean that is your baseline diagnosis Dr. Leib. She also cut my friend off on the THREE questions she asked. A poor excuse for a psychiatrist. Shame on you; mental health support is too hard to find to have a physician like Dr. Leib.
What went well
No results
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
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Jun 28, 2024
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She put me on the highest dose of a medicine. When I called to tell her of the side effects I was feeling, she took me off a different medicine. I had the shakes, I was losing my balance, and I was a wreck emotionally. It cost me my job. I didn't know I was on the highest dose until I went to another doctor. She kept accusing me of not telling her things. Previous and current dr have no problem understanding me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2023
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Leib for almost five years. I understand the low reviews at first, when I first started working with her I felt disrespected at times but it worked into her holding me accountable in a way that made me want to change my actions. The longer I have worked with her the more I trust her. She is knowledgeable in her field and does a really good job at explaining criteria and symptoms in basic terms. For the past two years I’ve been driving two hours to go see her because I refuse to find someone new
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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Mar 29, 2023
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My Attending physician psychiatrist for over 2 years. I feel comfortable trusting my life's bumpy journey with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – Oct 26, 2020
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I came here to look up Dr. Leib's address and was shocked by these reviews. I have been treated by her for seven years with both positive results and experiences. I've felt comfortable referring friends and family and haven't heard complaints. Dr. Leib takes time to listen to me, consider my opinions, and then discuss options with me. If I decline things, she respects that - we talk about the "why" and then we look at next steps. I've always felt in control of my treatment. Dr. Leib is the only Dr. who realized anti-depressants were making me worse, not better, and switched my course of treatment. I've seen a number of psychiatrists over the last 20 years and Dr. Leib is the only one who put me on track to stay on the same plan for years at a time without incident. She is the best psychiatrist I have worked with.
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 others found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2020
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Very good. She is honest, which is what I want in a Dr. She knows her medication well. Dr. Leib gives many examples relating your diagnosis to everyday scenarios. I have been seeing her for 6 yrs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Miss Jane – Sep 12, 2019
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She rude, nasty and her husband is just like her. Both are just unprofessional in every way possible. Run don’t walk.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2019
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Do not use this woman. She is a poor excuse for a doctor. She is very condensending, judgmental and very opinionated when she knows absolutely nothing about me.
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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Jan 20, 2019
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2.2 rating is much too high for her ,never in my life has a doctor been so crude,insulting. Or hurtful as P Leib. I can't even write the word "doctor "when thinking about how she treated my wife , My wife saw her for about one year for depression and the last time she came out of her office crying uncontrollably from what P Leib said .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2019
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Please do not use this "doctor"! She is crude and unsympathetic. Her "secretary" is her husband and is very rude and unprofessional. He literally yelled and cursed at me because I missed payment! All she was any good for was medicine. Go to your regular doctor for that.
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
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Maria in Pottsville, PA – Jun 15, 2018
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My son really likes her and listens to what you tell her not rude she is very caring.
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 04, 2017
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Diagnosed as Bipolar from day #1!! Medication answer she said. Medication caused many problems! When she was told she answered condescendingly making you seem like you are an idiot. After looking up side effects they matched what I was experiencing including memory loss. Initially my problem was depression and some anger issues. NOT BIPOLAR!! Strongly advised unless you are seeking Dr. who likes to prescribe meds. and not about your well being avoid her like the plague!!
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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F. in Ashland, PA – Jan 24, 2017
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Dr. Pamela Leib, MD is a psychiatrist in Pottsville, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office118 Mahantongo St Pottsville, PA 17901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

    100 Paramount Blvd
    Orwigsburg, PA 17961
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

    360 W Ruddle St
    Coaldale, PA 18218
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    1% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave
    Danville, PA 17822
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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