Stuart Shipko, M.D. Do not be fooled with his Power Surge Live! and Book, he does not treat patients as well as he advertises. ripoff Pasadena California

Apparently, what people are saying about Dr. Stuart Shipko are all true. I see it on two websites:

1. StuartShipko.wordpress.com

2. StuartShipko.blogspot.com

I had a similar, very unpleasant experience with Dr. Shipko. Last year, after I hesitated to visit any psychiatrist, I decided to give it a shot, and visit Dr. Shipko. My experience was by far the worst experience I have ever had with any physician. He was very insensitive; he did not finish listening to my story, he made an abrupt diagnosis, and sent me off without any follow up. He was very unprofessional, using vulgar language, was condescending, and was not attentive to my specific needs. He seemed, instead, to follow a very specific agenda. I left the office feeling worse than I had ever. I was lucky to later meet a different psychiatrist who helped me with my condition and guided me to regain my life back. I have never gone on a site to rate doctors, but this time, I felt it was necessary so that other people do not undergo a similar experience. 

Dear Anne,

I am a person who has dealt with Stuart Shipko, and wholely agree that he is a quack. He has a reputation in Pasadena for actually quoting one price over the phone, then inflating the price after he delivers his services. I am arranging to sue him for malpractice in a civil lawsuit. If you will please contact me by email, my lawyer and I would be very interested in learning about your case. Contact me at (((REDACTED))), then I will give you the next step on where we will go.

Lauritz

First let me state that I am neutral to this complaint.  I have not seen him.  But I did read his book and I did e-mail him.  He called me back right away and was very helpful to me.  He gave me free advice and it turned out to be accurate. This was around 2007 or so.

I just want to say after going to Dr. Shipko website, I have had allot of help in reducing my medicine xanax. I DID NOT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, which most websites do, they feed on the people who need help.

As for the Patient that made the comments, I really do not see them as fact, too many factors involved, she should see another dr. if she thinks this one is giving here the run around. SHE IS NOT THE ONLY PATIENT THIS DOCTOR OR ANY DOCTOR SEES.

also most doctors, hospitals, well any place of business, requires money up front, HELLO lady this is still a business. Thank you

I just want to say after going to Dr. Shipko website, I have had allot of help in reducing my medicine xanax. I DID NOT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, which most websites do, they feed on the people who need help.

As for the Patient that made the comments, I really do not see them as fact, too many factors involved, she should see another dr. if she thinks this one is giving here the run around. SHE IS NOT THE ONLY PATIENT THIS DOCTOR OR ANY DOCTOR SEES.

also most doctors, hospitals, well any place of business, requires money up front, HELLO lady this is still a business. Thank you

I just want to say after going to Dr. Shipko website, I have had allot of help in reducing my medicine xanax. I DID NOT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, which most websites do, they feed on the people who need help.

As for the Patient that made the comments, I really do not see them as fact, too many factors involved, she should see another dr. if she thinks this one is giving here the run around. SHE IS NOT THE ONLY PATIENT THIS DOCTOR OR ANY DOCTOR SEES.

also most doctors, hospitals, well any place of business, requires money up front, HELLO lady this is still a business. Thank you

I just want to say after going to Dr. Shipko website, I have had allot of help in reducing my medicine xanax. I DID NOT HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, which most websites do, they feed on the people who need help.

As for the Patient that made the comments, I really do not see them as fact, too many factors involved, she should see another dr. if she thinks this one is giving here the run around. SHE IS NOT THE ONLY PATIENT THIS DOCTOR OR ANY DOCTOR SEES.

also most doctors, hospitals, well any place of business, requires money up front, HELLO lady this is still a business. Thank you

"I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes."---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what had happened during and following your initial in office consultation of $300, with no insurance accepted. Easy for you to not recall any situation that is not in your favor.

"Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem."---Shipko

Response: This is exactly what had happened. I am simply saying that your diagnosis was conflicting. You told me I need to take the Activan and in a two days, you told me I have no problem and need no medication.

"It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed 'Anne' ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true."---Shipko

Response: I am simply letting people know and documenting that I had an unproductive and strange experience with you. Perhaps this can be helpful for other's consideration.

Anne
Pasadena, CA

"I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes."---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what had happened during and following your initial in office consultation of $300, with no insurance accepted. Easy for you to not recall any situation that is not in your favor.

"Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem."---Shipko

Response: This is exactly what had happened. I am simply saying that your diagnosis was conflicting. You told me I need to take the Activan and in a two days, you told me I have no problem and need no medication.

"It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed 'Anne' ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true."---Shipko

Response: I am simply letting people know and documenting that I had an unproductive and strange experience with you. Perhaps this can be helpful for other's consideration.

Anne
Pasadena, CA

"I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes."---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what had happened during and following your initial in office consultation of $300, with no insurance accepted. Easy for you to not recall any situation that is not in your favor.

"Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem."---Shipko

Response: This is exactly what had happened. I am simply saying that your diagnosis was conflicting. You told me I need to take the Activan and in a two days, you told me I have no problem and need no medication.

"It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed 'Anne' ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true."---Shipko

Response: I am simply letting people know and documenting that I had an unproductive and strange experience with you. Perhaps this can be helpful for other's consideration.

Anne
Pasadena, CA

"I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes."---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what had happened during and following your initial in office consultation of $300, with no insurance accepted. Easy for you to not recall any situation that is not in your favor.

"Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem."---Shipko

Response: This is exactly what had happened. I am simply saying that your diagnosis was conflicting. You told me I need to take the Activan and in a two days, you told me I have no problem and need no medication.

"It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed 'Anne' ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true."---Shipko

Response: I am simply letting people know and documenting that I had an unproductive and strange experience with you. Perhaps this can be helpful for other's consideration.

Anne
Pasadena, CA

"I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes." ---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what had happenend during the initial consultation in your office that costed me $300 for the hour. You have told me to call you in another day.

"Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem." ---Shipko

Response: That is exactly what you have said in the initial consultation. My case may be more complicated and different from others. When I called you back telling you that your advise did not work, you did say exactly the same thing. In a few days, I ended up in the hospital to receive more extensive care.

"It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed 'Anne' ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true." ---Shipko

Response: No where in the text that I have written or implied what was said from the above quote. I am simply documenting that I had an unpleasant and unproductive experience with you. I am sure you have successes with your other patients, but in MY case, you were a complete failure. It is so easy for you to attack on your patient's character and blame them because they are "crazy" to begin with before they arrived at your office. It is sad that you are quick to jump to that.

Ever thought people would use Aliases?

Out of curiosity I searched my calender database for the last three years and I have not treated any patient named Anne or Ann during this time period.

The report is not true.

I have never told any patient that I need to think about their problem overnight and for them to call me back the next day for me to check on them. I do not recall any situation with any patient such as Anne describes. Certainly Anne never called me or wrote to me to discuss her dissatisfaction.

Anne provides conflicting complaint information, writing at first that I said I did not know what to do for her, and then writing that I told her that she didn't have any problem. Her claim that I do not treat patients as advertised is false. I don't advertise any special treatments; I treat patients just as any other doctor without any guarentees or promises.

It is unfair of Anne to write that I never had any intention of treating my patients' problems. Even if she received no help from my office (if indeed "Anne" ever was a patient in my office) her assertion that I had no intention of helping is not true.

S. Shipko, M.D.