General Psychiatrists - Oceanside, NY

"We met with Dr. Soomro to discuss him taking over my 10 yr old son's medication management. His previous psychiatrist, who he saw for about 2 yrs, is in the city and it was impossible to maintain appointments, so we needed someone closer to home. After less than 30 mins., Dr. Soomro decided that my son's diagnosis and medication was incorrect, and that he would need to take 2 new medications. He hadn't seen any of my son's records, didn't have a complete picture of my son's issues, spoke mainly to me, barely looked at my son... but he seemed to have it all figured out. He is unapproachable and presents as disinterested. When I asked him about alternative therapies (OT/sensory integration) to work in conjunction with psychotherapy and meds, he shut me down - wouldn't acknowledge anything but the meds he had decided upon. I left feeling very unsettled and frustrated. How is this man a Dr. for children if he has no interest in speaking to them?? My son and I will not be going back. "

"So delighted to have been treated by Dr. Siddiqui. He has a very calm demeanor and is very easy to discuss personal concerns with. "