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Dr. Santosh Pillai, DO

Dr. Santosh Pillai, DO

Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Santosh Pillai, DO is a psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (50 reviews)

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601 Beacon Pkwy W Ste 201 Birmingham, AL 35209
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pillai's Reviews

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4.6

50 ratings, 28 with a written review
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Lanza – Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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KK – Jul 28, 2024
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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
5 people found this helpful
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P. J. – Mar 06, 2024
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Judi F – Jul 16, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Cathy L. – Jan 14, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dennis Clayton Foxx – Nov 12, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Nicole Belmonte – Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Oviedo, FL – Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Rosa Gonzalez in Orlando, FL – Jan 17, 2019
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Tavares, FL – Dec 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Adys Naranjo in Eustis – Jul 26, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Longwood , FL – Jul 20, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Julia C in Winter Springs, FL – Jun 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2018
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Mary in Orlando, FL – Dec 05, 2017
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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
11 people found this helpful
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Bernadette McG in The Villages, FL – May 18, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Lisa in Winter Park, FL – Apr 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Winter garden, fl – Feb 22, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Pillais treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of open communication and working dialogue with his patients. At the core of this approach, Dr. Pillai believes that carefully listening to his patients is essential to providing superior...read more

biography

Dr. Santosh Pillai is a board-certified psychiatrist proudly serving central Alabama and the surrounding area. Born in Kerala, India, Dr. Pillai grew up in Warren, Michigan. He earned his bachelors degree in psychology at the University of Michigan...read more
  • Psychiatry

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  • Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mi

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Michigan Psychoanalytical Institute, Farmington Hills, Mi

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Wyandotte, Mi

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
  • Master's Degree In Basic Medical Science From Wayne State University, Detroit, Mi

    2002
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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  • Malayalam

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