It’s taken me many tries to find a psychiatrist that is good for me. Dr. New was my worst experience with psychiatrists. I barely talked during our hour long session - he asked a few questions about my background / childhood, but otherwise he would only talk about himself and his other patients. It felt like he was trying to railroad me to a specific diagnosis that I don’t personally relate to and don’t meet the criteria for. When I tried to explain what I *do* experience, he didn’t hear what I was saying and had a big confirmation bias. He told me I was acting like I didn’t like him and he asked if the reason was because he looked similar to my dad (he does not). This in addition to his frequent topic about his accolades came across as very egocentric, like he was assuming everything was about him and overlooking the patient. Left feeling invalidated and unheard. Especially with the way he constantly talks about his other patients, I would not choose to be one. He did also point out the LDS bias in Idaho in my appointment. While I’m not LDS, I found his comment pretty insensitive towards people he should be focused on treating.

I hate to give negative reviews but when it comes to wanting to make progress with your mental health honest reviews are needed. Dr. New started the appointment by pointing out all his accolades on the wall. He then asked me for a childhood background but was not concerned with my issues right now and never offered any plan or solutions to assist me. He stated his negative bias on the people of Idaho and the LDS (Mormon) community more than once. Maybe because I didn’t grow up in Idaho he felt that was appropriate, which it is not. He has a very arrogant attitude and dismissed me and my issues. I would not recommend him to anyone.

Dr New is a great doctor that will do everything in his power to help. Really cares about his patients.