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Dr. Rand Ritchie, MD

Dr. Rand Ritchie, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Rand Ritchie, MD is a psychiatrist in Pismo Beach, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

354 Main St Ste C Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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3.3
7 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Misdiagnosed and over medicated
Dr.ritchy is a nice guy and his office staff are very nice and helpful and responsive. However I was under the care of dr.ritchy for 7 years and I was misdiagnosed, I saw multiple professionals and they agreed that I did not have bipolar. When I switched doctors he was shocked that I was on such high doses of medications. I have since gone down on those medicines and I am feeling much better. Word to the wise get multiple opinions before making a selection of a shrink and accepting a diagnosis. I feel I was done a true injustice. I was so medicated that I didn't feel any emotions I had no motivation and I was just existing. When I brought the idea of going down on medications he said we would need to wait 12-18 months. My new doctor had me go down the first session after I saw him. If you want to be over medicated dr.ritchy is your guy.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mike – Jan 03, 2025
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De. Ritchie is very new nice, although very heavy handed in dosing medication. The secretary Daryl is very rude and unreliable.
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
12 others found this helpful
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John in Santa Maria – Nov 10, 2016
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Dr. Rand Ritchie, MD is a psychiatrist in Pismo Beach, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities French...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • University Of Ne College Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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Office354 Main St Ste C Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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(805) 773-3343
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