What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
Average wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.89
“I have had a great experience seeing providers at Lifestance Health! Their office is organized and the Doctors and therapists are caring & empathetic. I am feeling the best I have been in years. Thank you Lifestance.”
More than 1 year ago
“Extremely grateful for my provider and how easy I can access services. I have worked with my provider for a while now and I am a better version of myself today thanks to their excellent care and support. If you’re looking for a provider who will listen, this is your sign to give LifeStance a chance. I can’t thank Dr. Chinala enough for making my perception of life better !”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Sandhya Chinala
Focus areas
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Hindi
Getting to know Dr. Sandhya Chinala
Sandhya Chinala treats patients between the ages of 10 and 65 years old.
My name is Sandhya Chinala. People often ask me how my last name is pronounced, is it CHIN-ala or CHINA-la? It is pronounced as CHIN-ala.
I am board- certified in psychiatry and licensed to practice in New Jersey. My practice is geared towards providing psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to functional individuals. I help children, adolescents and adults with clinical depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and a variety of other mental health and wellness issues. I believe in comprehensive, careful evaluation and systematic plan for treatment.
I was born and raised in India. I was always passionate about learning different languages and cultures. At the age of ten, I was able to communicate in 4 different languages. Language helps understand and communicate complex social relationships. At the age of eighteen, I moved to Moscow Russia to embark on my studies. Following completion of medical school in 2003, I returned to India and worked there for about 10 years. I completed my adult residency from Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University Affiliation, New York in 2019. I served as a chief resident during my 4th and final year of residency, the program rewarded me with outstanding resident awards for 3 consecutive years.
After completion of residency, I aspired to acquire clinical skills in working with children, adolescents, and their families to facilitate early intervention and preventive measures that would help a great deal in treating and preventing psychopathology. Attended child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey and graduated in June 2021. During my training period, I got an opportunity to teach medical students and participate in various research projects.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Russian National Research Medical University named after N. I. Pirogov
- Columbia University, Harlem Hospital Center, Residency in General Psychiatry
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NPI number
1487037248
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.89
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Had a great initial visit with Dr Chinala. Will update as time goes on.
December 2, 2021Will A.Verified patientVideo visit
She was very patient and understanding and I felt heard.
October 4, 2021Yvonne B.Verified patientVideo visit
I have had a great experience seeing providers at Lifestance Health! Their office is organized and the Doctors and therapists are caring & empathetic. I am feeling the best I have been in years. Thank you Lifestance.
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Extremely grateful for my provider and how easy I can access services. I have worked with my provider for a while now and I am a better version of myself today thanks to their excellent care and support. If you’re looking for a provider who will listen, this is your sign to give LifeStance a chance. I can’t thank Dr. Chinala enough for making my perception of life better !
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Hard to get appointments for new Patient’s. Can you accommodate me. I am on waitlist and not sure when I will be accepted. Thanks!
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Hard to get appointments for new Patient’s. Can you accommodate me. I am on waitlist and not sure when I will be accepted. Thanks!
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I’ve been seeing Dr Chinala for at least three years. She is the best she is patient.,She is kind she listens to you.. She also takes her time, and I don’t feel rushed with her
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Gives time to patients to fully explain their situation rather than rushing up the process. Loved the whole experience and I’m glad I found this Dr. for treatment.
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Would highly recommend Dr. Chinala and her staff.
I’ve received great service on all ends and Dr. Chinala sincerely made me feel comfortable via telehealth during my first appointment.
November 22, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Chinala and her staff are exceptional
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My experience was great with Dr. Chinala.
She was a great listener and also help me with my concerns. I would definitely recommend her.
November 10, 2021Marc T.Verified patientVideo visit
She was very nice which has been hard to come by in my experience, she made jokes, she listened, and she explained everything so I understood what she was doing and why.
November 3, 2021Josephine T.Verified patientVideo visit
Clear communication, patience, open to communicating thoughts and solutions. Provider did great job at assessing symptoms and trying to understand what is the best solution for long term and short term time frames. I really felt heard and I also felt such relief after meeting with my provider. Thank you !
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sandhya Chinala?
Generally, Dr. Sandhya Chinala has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Chinala's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Sandhya Chinala accepting new patients?
Dr. Sandhya Chinala generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Chinala's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Sandhya Chinala online?
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What practice does Dr. Sandhya Chinala work with?
Dr. Sandhya Chinala works with New Jersey Behavioral Health.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sandhya Chinala have?
Dr. Sandhya Chinala is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sandhya Chinala?
Dr. Sandhya Chinala frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sandhya Chinala on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sandhya Chinala speak?
Dr. Sandhya Chinala speaks English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
How do patients rate Dr. Sandhya Chinala in reviews?
48 patients have reviewed Dr. Sandhya Chinala. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.