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Dr. Paul Olenski, MD

Dr. Paul Olenski, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. Paul Olenski, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

1.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 1.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

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5252 Balboa Ave Ste 602 San Diego, CA 92117

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I showed up early for my 10:15 appointment and his 10:00 was also there. He finally showed up at 10:25, took her into his office, told me to fill out paperwork and took my $60 co-pay. He finally finished his first appointment at 10:50. The other woman left and he invited me into his office. I told him I was uncomfortable with him as my doctor and wanted my co-pay back. He said, 'I charge $25 for a missed appointment so I'm keeping $25.' I told him he was the one who missed the appointment and I wanted my $60 back. He handed me $40 and said, 'good luck finding anyone else who will see you.' I asked for my insurance card back and he gave it to me. He is old and needs to retire in my opinion. I'm writing this so others will know how unprofessional and unethical he is.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R – Sep 20, 2024
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I would absolutely not recommend Dr. Olenski. I was seeing him for about 3 months and he was out of town or unavailable 6 weeks out of these three months. The last time I went to see him he said he could no longer provide me with care and forced me to sign a release form. He said he was not able to provide me with the care I needed (depression/anxiety). Do not waste your time.
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
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San Francisco, CA – Apr 11, 2017
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He just pushed my case aside he didn't really want to take me on
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Raymond in San Diego – Feb 19, 2016
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Dr. Paul Olenski, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Mcgill University

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Fed University Rio Janeiro

    Fellowship Hospital, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Office5252 Balboa Ave Ste 602 San Diego, CA 92117
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(858) 587-9979
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