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Dr. Sarah Gatumu, MD

Dr. Sarah Gatumu, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sarah Gatumu, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Lancaster, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gatumu has extensive experience in Personality Disorders. She graduated from University of Nairobi in 1992. She is affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth. She is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

333 Harrisburg Ave Lancaster, PA 17603

Make an Appointment

(717) 740-4100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gatumu 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. Gatumu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gatumu

2.9
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
40%
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10%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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She does not return calls. Good luck scheduling an appointment. She answers her phone with a "Hello" instead of the name of the practice so I wasn't sure whom I was speaking with. I had to probe it out of her that she was the doctor. She was very rude and abrasive. I will NEVER go there again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Margret – Jun 21, 2022
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Please correct the spelling in my review
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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butler, pa – Mar 16, 2017
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She spends the sessions talking about herself instead of listening. Wait times are over an hour. She has not helped my child and I'm looking for another provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Kittanning, PA – Aug 17, 2016
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She put me on lamictal but doesn't know how to count. I have been calling her office multiple times a day since monday because I ran out of my medication. The office workers keep telling her I need my meds but she still hasn't sent my script in. It is now thursday evening. She is not a good doctor at all. I will be finding another doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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M. George in Indiana pa – Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sarah Gatumu, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Lancaster, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gatumu has extensive experience in Personality Disorders. She graduated from University of Nairobi in 1992. She is affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth. She is accepting new patients.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Nairobi

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital333 Harrisburg Ave Lancaster, PA 17603
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Office3355 W Alabama St Ste 195 Houston, TX 77098
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New Direction Wellness Center Functional Psychiatry LLC1661 Old Philadelphia Pike Unit C Lancaster, PA 17602
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Essentia Health Duluth502 E 2nd St Duluth, MN 55805
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health-Duluth

    502 E 2nd St
    Duluth, MN 55805
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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