Dr. Anil Saxena, MD

Dr.Saxena is downright awful. Read the other reviews stating nearly similar comments on this medical doctor. If your minor is seeing him make sure to sit in as many visits as viable and observe for yourself. Should have took heed from my own therapist who warned of him and his negative standing in the mental health community and clearly among a good amount of his patients. He rushes through appointments, he seems to want to diagnose everyone and their mother with ADHD. Having personal expertise in the mental health field and as the parent of a minor challenging or even questioning Dr.Saxenas methods of treatment he will instantly become combative and disgustingly rude. I am baffled as to how this man is in practice and actually ever was. Do yourself and/or your child a favor and search elsewhere, almost anything would be a better option than this man. Having done 14 years of therapy myself as well as Psychiatrists as an adult I was mortified to say the least to observe this mans behavior and how he addresses mental health. Dr.Saxena could use a Psychiatrist or two himself personally speaking. Your child/minor deserves better, am baffled how he has a single positive review.

Dr. Saxena is a great psychiatrist to work with. He listened and provided insight to best help our family out. Our discussion wasn’t just looking at what brought us to him, but helping us find solutions for future & long term success. He helped see where us as parents need to promote change to best help our child.

Dr. Saxena is a great psychiatrist to work with. He listened and provided insight to best help our family out. Our discussion wasn’t just looking at what brought him to us, but helping us find solutions for future & long term success. He helped see where us as parents need to promote change to best help our child.

The almighty dollar over the welfare of the patient. He should not be allowed to practice!

This doctor and I use the term loosely subscribed my son adhd medicine within the first 5 minutes, the rest of the time was used for him to publicly humiliate my wife in front of our child and send her out the door and through the waiting room crying. I called and asked for him, then requested a letter of apology and asked that in his profession. Ie psychology if it’s standard practice to berate the parents and just give out drugs to kids. I hope this guys practice becomes exposed. Here’s medication. I won’t give you advice but I’ll berate you. Bravo you drug pusher

He is always willing to spend so much time with my issues. It is rare in today's times that a doctor answers your call or returns calls within an hour! Dr. Saxena is very good at diagnosing.

This Dr. was recommended by my son’s therapist (with reservation) due to possible ADD symptoms. During the initial consultation, and quick Q&A session, the focus shifted from my son to ME. I told him that I was not there to be diagnosed, but my CHILD was. He proceeded to subtly make fun of me and act condescending toward me. When I turned in the convoluted pile of paperwork without my complete address, he asked me “if I knew what town I lived in”. Misogynistic chauvinist who diagnoses after Ten minutes. Avoid.

He has been wonderful with my son. He diagnosed and treated my child and now my child is getting As in his class.

The most unprofessional, rude and arrogant healthcare provider I have ever come across. He had evaluated my child at the request of her school.... did not take any of my input into consideration at all. Dismissed all the information I relayed via her pediatrician, telling me her Dr was wrong for not putting her on medication. THEN he proceeded to tell me I was not ready to help my daughter because I would not medicate her with ADHD meds. He was extremely bias and badgered me in front of my childs school staff about how medication is the ONLY thing that works and she needs to be on it. I have never been so under minded, disrespected as a parent and had my intentions as a mother questioned. He should be ashamed of himself. Doctors like him is what gives the healthcare industry a bad name. And he certainly should NOT be working with kids.

He is rude , doesn't like to answer questions, doesn't bielive addiction,,abuse , I do not trust him making any assessments on any child

Dr. Saxena is one of the only child psychiatrists in Lehigh valley, so you are stuck with him. We used him two years ago and within 2 mins of meeting us he diagnosed my son with ADHD and started prescribing meds. We went through months and months of trials and none of them worked until we decided to deal with it on our own and find another dr. After my son was having troubles in school we had to go back to Saxena. We did get on the correct meds this time to help my son, however now Saxena was messing with our Insurance coverage. My son has two insurances and Saxena insist that he submit to the higher paying insurance also costing me a copay. Our other insurance does not require a co-pay. He lied to me about getting denied from the insurance we asked him to use. If you can find another Psychiatrist DO IT! Not to mention you wait because he double books his appointments, but he is quick to charge you if you miss an appointment. He is a greedy, money hungry doctor with no intention of helping you or your child.

I had a meeting with Dr. Sanexa and other faculty members at my son's school. When we walked in the Dr saw my son for just about 60 seconds before confidently diagnosing him with ADHD,he stated medication was the ONLY option. I realize 60 seconds sounds exaggerated, but it is accurate. His behavior was even upsetting to the faculty in the meeting. My son is six years old and happened to roll in his chair which prompted the diagnosis along with some experiences the school had shared with the Dr. before our meeting. He asked my son about 5 questions regarding his home life during his evaluation. He disregarded my request for privacy in the room while asking about family medical health history while in the company of 6 school employees who were not health care professionas. When I said I wasn't comfortable discussing the information with anyone other than him, the teachers attempted to leave and he disregarded my request and told them to stay, therefore collecting no information of the family mental health history. While I'm sure the school behavioral information was very helpful my son is only only there from 7:30-2:00 during the week, not hardly the majority of his time, so to look so little into his behavior was pretty surprising. The lack of knowledge of family history and his behavior at home combined with a confident diagnosis within a minute of meeting my son was very discouraging. I had assumed someone that worked so hard to become a psychiatrist would have an interest and a curiosity with patients, he did not. He had left within 15 minutes after giving a life changing diagnosis. Aside from his incompetence he was flippant and rude. If you have a child who is going through tough behavioral problems please look further than this Dr. Because there was truly no concern and more than likely an incorrect diagnosis. You may have to wait longer for another doctor but it will be worth it.

Worst doctor I have ever seen!!

This doctor has been extremely helpful for my son. We have been seeing him for 2 years and every time I come out of his office- I am amazed as to how well he can deal with my child!

Doctor was very professional, not sure why he got low marks. The type of office he's located in really wouldn't be fit for a receptionist. Also, pyschiatrists aren't meant to spend an hour with people. They're meant to diagnose and treat. You want to talk see a pyscologist or therapist, which he even recommended to us. Our first visit went great.

Very happy with the way Dr. Saxena was able to make my kids open up to him. This is the first doctor my son trusts. Dr. Saxena was able to communicate in a way no one else has.

Was very helpful and caring. Listened carefully to my problems and gave me medications to help my illness.