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Yassar Kanawati

Dr. Yassar Kanawati, MD

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PsychiatryChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
36 Years Experience
(404) 575-4785

OVERVIEW

Dr. Kanawati graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1988. She works in Atlanta, GA and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Kanawati is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness
Courteous staff

Based on patient feedback.

RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Kanawati's Rating
4.0
Patient Perspective
3.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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1720 Peachtree St NW Ste 640, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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5.0 Office cleanliness
5.0 Courteous staff
4.0 Scheduling flexibility
Peach State Psychiatric Services
1720 Peachtree St NW Ste 640
Atlanta, GA, 30309
9 REVIEWS
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"Dr. Kanawati is an excellent physician and listener. Took time to find the right balance of medication and therapy for my depression and anxiety. I highly recommend her. "
  • June 5, 2024
"Dr. K advises patients to violate other adult individual’s privacy and mental health information without the other adult individual’s knowledge or consent. "
  • September 25, 2023
"Did not read any of the paperwork I was required to fill out before the appointment. Kept asking basic questions that were already answered on the paperwork but she did not read any of it ahead of time. Very inpersonal and mostly just typed on computer the entire appointment. "
  • January 4, 2023
"I’ve been seeing Dr. Kanawati for more than 5 years. It was only after I decided to follow her advice on the medication she knew I needed, that I started to feel better and see this reflected in my quality of life. I am so thankful for her and the patience and understanding she had with me as she continued to see me for years knowing we had different but complementing approaches to how I wanted to be treated. Dr. Kanawati is personable, thoughtful, and most importantly, she is very good at what she does. She listens to me and my concerns, is willing to try out different approaches, is thorough and dedicated. I look forward to seeing how our treatment plan continues to enrich my life experience."
  • November 27, 2022
"1 star is already one star too many. She deserves a 0! This doctor needs to go ahead and retire. She is argumentative , combative and provides a low qualify care. During my session she repeatedly mis-diagnosed me. She refused to listen and became argumentative when I voiced in a respectfully manner how her treatment and attitude was not right nor fair. This doctor will be investigated for being a major pill/drug pusher. "
  • December 16, 2021
"I started therapy in the early 80s and began taking medication in the early 90s. Through the years, I've seen several psychologists and psychiatrists both in New York and Atlanta. I've been under Dr. Kanawati's care for a little over two years. Dr. Kanawati is personable and professional. She manages my medication with expertise, knowledge, and insight. I am grateful to work with such a dedicated, compassionate, and thoughtful doctor. I hope to work with her for years to come."
  • November 16, 2021
"What a waste of time and money - one simple visit has caused me so many issues in the span of 24 hours. Only went here as I had to get a diagnosis on file as I just moved to the state, and was told it was needed for my medication by my PCP. She ended my hour long session in 40 minutes. Started pushing drugs on me within the first 10 minutes - ones completely unrelated to why I was there, and she was doing this based off of what, a few minutes staring at me on the computer? Then asked me 3 more times throughout the conversation if I "made a decision" about wanting new (unrelated) drugs - after clearly stating I'd do my research on them first before just agreeing to start something. But then wouldn't listen to me when she tried to change my actual medication that I need when I told her what she was trying to give me does not work. To top it all off, she then listed an additional diagnosis on my record that was never discussed. I call her and she states she did not diagnose me with it, ...
but then she refuses to update the medical record I was sent that very clearly listed it as a "diagnosis"?! That's called fraud. And also BS. So if you want the wrong drugs pushed at you constantly and more diagnoses than you know what to do with, she's the psych for you! "
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  • January 21, 2021
"Great Psychiatrist. "
  • January 2, 2020
"Dr. Kanawati is excellent. She listens to me and cares about what I am saying and also manages my medication. I highly recommend her. Intelligent and thoughtful. "
  • December 9, 2019

LOCATIONS

Peach State Psychiatric Services
1720 Peachtree St NW Ste 640
Atlanta, GA, 30309
Tel: (404) 575-4785
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Peachtree Family Psychiatry Clinic
1776 Peachtree St NW # 310NORTH
Atlanta, GA, 30309
Tel: (404) 249-8496
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

CONDITIONS TREATED

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
Graduated 1988

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • French

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (47)

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Please verify insurance information directly with your doctor's office as it may change frequently.
  • BCBS GA Blue Choice HMO
  • BCBS GA Pathway X Enhanced POS
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • BCBS GA Pathway X Ind Direct Access
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Anthem Blue Open Access POS Alternate Network
  • BCBS GA Blue Open Access POS
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS GA BlueChoice Option POS
  • BCBS GA Blue Choice PPO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana National POS
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • Humana Atlanta HMOx
  • Ambetter Superior Health Plan
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Blue Open Access POS Plus - GA
  • GA Ambetter
  • Oscar Insurance GA
  • Pathway X HMO
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Ambetter GA
  • Anthem Pathway X Guided Access HMO
  • BCBS GA Anthem Pathway X Guided Access Tiered
  • BCBS TN Blue Network L
  • BCBS TN Blue Network P
  • Cigna Connect - NC
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Oscar GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Oscar HMO GA
  • BCBS GA Pathway HMO
  • First Health PPO
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • BCBS TN Blue Network S
  • CareSource Georgia
  • Aetna AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
  • Aetna CVS Atlanta Georgia HMO

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