Dr. Saman Hasan

"My initial intake appt. w/ Dr. Saman Hasan left a very bad taste in my mouth. Her demeanor was cold, unsympathetic, demeaning, and just down right rude. The waiting room staff were very nice, polite ladies as they took their time getting my information, but the psychiatrist herself was anything but that. The very first thing Dr. Hasan tells me to do when I walk into her office is “step on the scale” and she proceeded with “what’s your weight and height?” No introduction, no question about my well-being- it was immediate data collection at that point. I sit down and tell her that I need help managing my depression and that I think I might have symptoms of bipolar disorder. Dr. Hasan begins to ask me my symptoms of depression and I first tell her about my recent suicide attempt. I’m crying and having a hard time getting things out meanwhile, she is just sitting blank face at her desk sipping her smoothie and not showing any sort of remorse for my pain… and all she replies with is “what else?” My patience was running thin and before I got up and left the meeting I describe to her how I have trouble sleeping, having no motivation, crying everyday etc. how I’m depressed… and without letting me finish she continues to reply with “what else?” The whole process was just rapid-fire questioning with little to no time for me to explain more in-depth about my syndrome. It got to the point where she would just ask me a question and I’d say yes or no and we’d continue. Dr. Saman Hasan fails to have a proper attitude in regard to patient needs. I hope that she can find more time in her schedule to listen more closely to what people are telling her- after all I walked out of there with no medication, no treatment, and a bad review."

"I have been with Dr. Hasan for around 11 years. She is very professional. She does not over prescribe medicine. The dr before her prescribed so many meds I was in Duke for a week. I was toxic. I believe in Dr. Hasan's knowlegde."

"Dr. Hasan carefully addresses all the important symptoms I might be experiencing. She shows patience and while listening to my concerns. I like that she is interested in minimizing medications when within reason and possible. She also has a great smile. I feel I am in good hands."

"Dr. Hasan has been an angel helping me navigate my anxiety symptoms. She is very understanding. Takes her time to hear you out. Puts things in a way that really make you feel understood and heard. Highly recommend her as a psychiatrist."

"My experience with Dr. Hasan was truly a nightmare. She was cold, demeaning, impersonal, and unethical in her behavior. I saw her for severe depression and anxiety stemming from the recent loss of twin boys. She rushed through the initial intake appointment, asking questions about my symptoms in rapid-fire fashion, not allowing me time to even comprehend what she was asking. She didn't let me talk unless it was a yes, no, or short/simple answer to whatever she was asking. When I attempted to ask clarifying questions to get more context or expand on any answer, she would cut me off and move on through additional lists of symptoms before I even had time to answer. I have serious apprehension about beginning use of antidepressant and anxiety medications, and I had several questions and concerns I was looking to have addressed. She asked me what "stressors" I am experiencing, and when I mentioned the loss of my twin boys, she said "that was the event, not a stressor". When I then mentioned the loss of motivation and joy, the loss of sleep, and the immense grief and sadness I am experiencing, she said "those are symptoms, not stressors, do you actually have any stressors?" She was sharp, cold, condescending and unable to show empathy throughout the appointment, and continued to giggle to herself and smirk when I was talking through the struggles I have experienced over the past six months. Her check-the-box style questioning lasted about 20 minutes before she asked if I had any questions. When I brought up the details of my reservations and concerns with utilizing medication, Dr. Hasan laughed at my questions, repeatedly stating "the medications are safe you have nothing to worry about and your concerns are unfounded. If you're not comfortable with medication then what do you expect me to help you with today?" It was evident that Dr. Hasan’s MO is about blindly prescribing medications after a series of rote questioning (somehow without even receiving answers to the grand majority of her questions) and collecting her $300 fee after 25 minutes of berating her patients. As a mental health provider, Dr. Hasan should have an obligation to seek to improve the lives of each patient she sees. I walked out of her office in total despair, feeling vulnerable and having had my concerns invalidated. If you are seeking professional care and attention, go elsewhere, as Dr. Hasan is clearly unethical, lacks any ounce of compassion, and has greatly missed the mark as a healthcare provider."