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Alexander Mercer, MD

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LifeStance Health

Woodstock, GA

LifeStance Health

Woodstock, GA

LifeStance Health

Woodstock, GA

LifeStance Health

Woodstock, GA
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Alexander Mercer, MD
(19 Reviews)
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418 Creekstone Rdg Woodstock, GA 30188
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(19 Reviews)
Service
3.5 star average for Service
Environment
3.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
3.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
2.5 star average for Value
A horrible experience! He should have retired long ago. You will get an air of superiority from him. Although the meetings are hard to handle he does know his meds.
by Psychiatrist Survivor xxx.xxx.47.242
August 26, 2021
6/8/15-I am not using my real name. It took many visits before I became comfortable with Dr. Mercer. I now have a great doctor/patient relationship. My old psychiatrist retired (I loved him) and referred me to Dr. Mercer. At first, he seemed very detached, seemed uninterested in me, wrote everything I said down and I was uber annoyed that he asked the same questions over and over each visit (suicidal thoughts, etc.) It seemed like he the had no idea of who I was the first year. After the 2nd visit I planned on finding another shrink, but decided to give it a few more visits since my last shrink spoke highly of him. It takes me a long time to trust and open up, and I realized some of the problem might be me. I can't be helped unless I do the work and that includes me being vulnerable and sharing my past. So at that point I was more comfortable with his demeanor and he never seemed to judge me. When I finally opened up about my past and began asking questions and kinda took charge of my own health he became so helpful and still is. I find him friendly and more open than I had thought. He does remember and knows what is going on in my life. One might think he is talking down to them, but he's probably not. It's just him. Maybe the bad reviewer above was looking for a hand holder which he is not. I also get a three month prescription, not 30 days like the reviewer. He is forthright and doesn't sugar coat answers, which I greatly appreciate. After first 2 visits (2 months in a row at first to get to know me) he changed it to every 3 months like I had with my last psychiatrist. Clearly he had my file by then. He is very expensive and I private pay. He is definitely not perfect, but one could do a lot worse. Recommend.
by Lily Rubin xxx.xxx.13.19
June 08, 2015
Odd bird. If you need an RX and no real therapy he's you guiy
by Mark Grantham xxx.xxx.93.95
November 26, 2014
Did you feel judged or criticized by this psychiatrist?
Yes, I felt very uneasy
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Average
Was this psychiatrist's staff friendly?
Yes
Was the personalities of the staff well suited to a holistic approach to care?
Most of the staff were wonderful and I felt that they really 'got' what a holistic approach to care means.
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
Not really
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.42.211
November 15, 2014
Does the provider's staff treat you well?
Mostly
Does this psychiatrist remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Definitely! They always remember me and make me feel important!
Did your provider ask enough questions that you felt they took a holistic approach to your appointment?
I think they really try to take a holistic approach but I felt a bit rushed with all their questions.
Does this psychiatrist give unbiased advice?
Absolutely! I always get sound, helpful, and completely unbiased advice!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.233.20
June 24, 2014
Did this psychiatrist ever condone negative behavior?
Somewhat, it definitely wasn't discouraged
Is this business in a safe neighborhood?
Kind of, I didn't feel completely safe
Was this psychiatrist's staff friendly?
Not one bit
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Definitely not! It was obvious they just wanted to make money!
Did they follow up with you after your appointment?
No, but they said they were going to!
by Mary moon xxx.xxx.40.227
February 04, 2014
Did this psychiatrist give you undivided attention?
Yes, I always had their full attention
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Yes, I could tell the staff respected him/her
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this psychiatrist's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.104.196
September 28, 2013
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
They try not to, but sometimes it happens.
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist use excessive foul language?
No
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
by Elizabeth Hunt xxx.xxx.10.127
September 18, 2013
Pros: Easy to get an appointment, they get you in very fast.
CONS: Doesn't seem to care, seems VERY Detached from patients, tells you up front, don't call me after hours or on weekends just go to emergency room. Which technically, I wouldn't have called him unless I felt I was having problems from a medication he prescribed. He seems more interested in just running a prescription writing service. He may be an excellent doctor and very intellectual man, but it is apparent that he doesn't really care about you.I went there three times, I kept hoping the was just having a bad day and it would be better next visit. Each visit I left thinking "Why did I waste my money?" If all you want is a prescription, then Dr. Mercer is the way to go. If however, you want someone to care and really TRY to help you with your problems, then don't go to Dr. Mercer.
by Disappointed xxx.xxx.164.235
January 10, 2013
Felt like a chiropractor's office as he seems to emphasize return visits and payments over treatment. He WILL NOT call in refills without either an office visit or $45 charge and will not give more than a 30 day prescription even on non-class III drugs; wanted $50 to copy records. Changed to a more pocketbook-friendly MD.
by crazy_mom xxx.xxx.120.139
April 30, 2012
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418 Creekstone Rdg, Woodstock, GA 30188