Columbia Mental Health LLC: Pomeraniec L N MD

1 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

"I spoke with “Marilyn” three times in a matter of two weeks. The first time, she did an intake over the phone , NEVER asking any questions about any disabilities I might have. She then told me she would call me back to schedule an appointment. After waiting several days with no call from the office I called and asked for “Marilyn” again. She proceeded to tell me she can’t give me an appointment date yet. She asked me if I had any “disabilities”. I thought it was very unusual for her to ask me such a question and made me feel very uncomfortable, yet, I proceeded to tell her the disabilities which I had. She said she would have to let Dr. Pomeraniec know. Once again telling me she would call me back. After waiting three days and no response I called the office again and asked for “Marilyn”. When “Marilyn” came on the phone she took my name, told me to hold on while she checks “my record”. After a few minutes she returned and said to me that “because of your disabilities we can’t give you an appointment.” Those were the first words she said to me. She then said that the Doctor is not taking on anymore new patients “with disabilities” or “anyone on Worker’s Compensation “. I then asked “Marilyn” if she realizes that what she just told me about not taking any new patients with disabilities was “DISCRIMINATION”. She then fumbled with her words not knowing how to respond and said “Well the Doctor is retiring soon and not taking any more new patients”. At that point I told her that she may not even realize what she just said to me earlier and that her response about not taking any new patients with disabilities is discriminatory and I was going to report her and the office to the proper agency(s) in Connecticut, she hung up the phone on me."

"Dr. Pomeraniec is honestly a life saver. He has treated my grandmother, my mother and I. I have struggled so long with mental health issues and since I started seeing him, my life has turned around tremendously. He listens to you and looks at you as a whole person instead of a just a diagnosis. He works with you to find the best treatment plan that you’re comfortable with. 10/10 I would recommend him to anyone looking for help."

"Dr Pomeraniac has been my doctor for about a year and a half now. He is very personable and truly cares about your well being. I always leave my apts feeling better than I did before. He has truly made a difference with the struggles I used to face with"

"Dr. Pomeraniec has been my Doctor for 5+ years. I don’t know how to really express my feelings other then to say he is the most caring doctor I have ever dealt with. He has changed my life for the better, always attentive and there for me. If there is a short or even moderate wait with appointments I know it’s because he is giving his all to someone that is going though a rough time. I give him 5 stars and would rate him far beyond excellent. I highly recommend him for your mental and emotional well-being. He is a blessing."

"yelled at me over the phone to calm down... I’ve never felt so disrespected by a mental health evaluator. He makes appointments, only to call you 30-45 minutes after the designated time. I don’t think we’ve ever had one on time appointment. Never had so much anxiety visiting a doctor. He’s very cold and not comforting. I moved providers because they kept me on the same meds that did not work after months of me telling them it did not work. When I tried to call and explain my frustrations as to why the help I was receiving was not ideal, they had no empathy and were completely fine losing me as a patient... I truly do not think they care about mental health, only the money. Absolutely the worst psychologist I’ve ever visited and I’d never recommend to anyone."