What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.66
Average wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
4.31
“Dr. Varela was so patient and kind. I booked my follow up visit with him after our first session. I'm excited to my recovery journey! ”
ARMore than 1 year ago
“He felt very warm and genuine. Asked great questions and I felt really heard. He made me excited to continue this journey.”
AMMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Mark Varela
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Mark Varela
Dr. Mark Varela is a board-eligible psychiatrist joining Talkiatry directly out of residency. He focuses primarily on medication management, often accompanied by brief cognitive, motivational, or supportive therapy. He may request that you also meet with a therapist regularly for your benefit.
Dr. Varela received his medical degree and general psychiatric residency training both from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in west Texas.
He treats young adults and adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.
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Because we accept insurance, we can reduce out-of-pocket expenses and still offer high-quality care. You may not have any cost related to your visit with us, depending upon your insurance plan. Most patients pay a small copay per visit, subject to any deductible or coinsurance that your health plan has. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services determines appropriate billing guidelines. These guidelines depend on the length of the visit and the complexity and severity of your diagnosis. For this reason, we need to wait until after the visit for the final determination. We then submit the claim to your insurance company. The charges are calculated based upon pre-negotiated prices with your insurance company. Your insurance company will then determine what amount, if any, is your responsibility per your insurance plan.
Education and background
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Education and training
- Medical School - Texas Tech University, Doctor of Medicine
- Rice University(Bachelor's)
- San Antonio College (Associate's)
NPI number
1356847511
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.66
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
4.31
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He felt very warm and genuine. Asked great questions and I felt really heard. He made me excited to continue this journey.
More than 1 year agoAM
Dr. Varela was so patient and kind. I booked my follow up visit with him after our first session. I'm excited to my recovery journey!
More than 1 year agoAR
Amazing experience so far! Doctor Varela is very professional and does a great job talking through things with me. He is also super quick to respond to my messages if I ever have any questions.
More than 1 year agoJO
My experience was pretty disappointing. First, there was some confusion about my scheduled appointment time. Secondly, the doctor asked me the same question multiple times throughout our session, which showed me he wasn’t listening and was more focused on taking notes. He also didn’t hear most of what I said so I had to repeat myself often. Lastly, as our session was ending he informed me that they would likely refer me elsewhere. A few hours later, I was contacted by an office administrator with a list of mental health referrals. These were not personal references. The first referral was the National Suicide Prevention hotline. Overall, I felt that I shared very personal things with a stranger who never really seemed capable of helping me in the first place. I looked up his background and discovered he’s a very new doctor. So, I want to give him the benefit of the doubt. However, I would not recommend him. He wasn’t a bad person, just inexperienced. Hope this helps others!
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What practice does Dr. Mark Varela work with?
Dr. Mark Varela works with Talkiatry.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark Varela?
Dr. Mark Varela frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark Varela on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mark Varela speak?
Dr. Mark Varela speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Mark Varela in reviews?
32 patients have reviewed Dr. Mark Varela. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.66/5. They have a 4.31/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.