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Dr. Sowmya Puvvada, MD

Dr. Sowmya Puvvada, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry*

Dr. Sowmya Puvvada, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield and Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua.

1 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 1 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

1000 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Make an Appointment

(412) 942-4800

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Puvvada specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & 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. Puvvada's Reviews

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She would always get irritated when a prescription didnt work or wasn't an instant fix for me. She made me feel guilty, like I was meant to lie to her rather than feel honest. When she asked what my goal was woth treatment, she laughed when I replied that I didn't want to ve suicidal. Prescriptions were always sent late or sent way too frequently, causing gaps without medication or a huge pileup of pills. Her staff said I couldn't change psychs without her approval first.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Apr 22, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sowmya Puvvada, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield and Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua.

  • Geriatric 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.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Geriatric Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

St. Clair Hospital1000 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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Office3811 Ohara St Ste 431 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Office3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua

    9576 State Highway 70
    Minocqua, WI 54548

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St Clair Hospital

    1000 Bower Hill Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15243
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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