Dr. Medina Kamau, PhD, DNP, NP
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
AZ
At a glance
4.29 stars (95 reviews)
86% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 20 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at AZITTS
Speaks English and Swahili
4.29
95 reviews
Bedside manner
4.4
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
I can never say enough about this wonderful Dr. & all the very helpful staff at this amazing office. Professional but personal, attention to detail, they always make a way for you, and you’ll feel very taken care of! Always a wonderful experience, you feel better before you even walk out the door. True grace fills this office for its patients. I feel SO lucky to have found them! Definitely recommend, even if you are a bit out of the way, it’s WORTH being treated well!
October 17, 2019Nicole M.Verified patient
I love Dr Medina. She was very professional and made me feel the most comfortable. I appreciate the time she took with me
May 20, 2019Richard L.Verified patient
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Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
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BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Depression
Depression
Other popular visit reasons
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adjustment Disorder
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adjustment Disorder
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
More about Dr. Medina Kamau, PhD, DNP, NP
Dr. Medina brings in a wealth of education and expertise, she graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing practice from Arizona State University; specialty in family mental health. Dr. medina is licensed and board certified for the care of children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Medina has over 15 years in healthcare experience and has worked in various health care settings including working with pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. I have worked in burn units, oncology centers, critical care, urgent psychiatric care, crisis care centers, correctional health, and home health care among others. In all the above settings, the need for mental wellness is paramount. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and certified therapist, Dr Medina is able to provide high-quality affordable, comprehensive care for the prescription, psychotherapy and management of psychiatric medications.
Services include Psychiatric Evaluation, Medications for mental health and substance dependence issues, and Counseling. Suboxone-Buprenorphine treatment available.
Tele-medicine services offered at AZITTS to meet people in the comfort of their environment
Depression, Mood swings, Anxiety, ADHD, Psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, Trauma, personality disorder, Substance abuse – Talk to someone who understands
Education & experience
Education
Arizona State University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University, Master's in Nursing
University of Nairobi, PhD in Psychology
Practice
AZITTS
Professional memberships
American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Association of Nurse Practioners
Awards and publications
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Background
Languages spoken
English
Swahili
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1215334172
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.37
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95 reviews
Most relevant
I love Dr Medina. She was very professional and made me feel the most comfortable. I appreciate the time she took with me
May 20, 2019Richard L.Verified patient
My visit was to say the least great. Doctor Medina patiently took her time to listen to me and gave me her full attention.
More than 1 year agoMA
Very professional and understanding. Didn’t pity me or make me feel weak, very supportive. Had a really great experience
May 13, 2019Kayla G.Verified patient
Did not see Medina today who is great!
Seen by Therapist Julie who I have requested to NEVER be scheduled again with!
September 14, 2018Initials hidden
Dr Kamau was empathetic and supportive. I left her office feeling like I had been heard and taken seriously.
February 8, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Kamau was very professional and I felt like she really listened to me. I would reccomend her to anyone.
December 7, 2018Austin M.Verified patient
I liked Dr. Medina,
First visit, She was pleasant, reasonable and intelligent. I would recommend to others.
August 27, 2018Initials hidden
She listened to my concerns and worked with me on setting up a treatment plan that worked for me
November 13, 2018Initials hidden
My visit with Dr. Medina was excellent regarding the fact that I have visited here multiply.
More than 1 year agoSM
Im so happy I came here. I got great advice and felt like they were on my team. Thanks!
More than 1 year agoAmanda M.Verified patient
Very understanding and helpful. She helped me understand that things will get better.
February 27, 2019Daniela G.Verified patient
Rude staff. Useless therapists. They will take your money but not actually help you.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Good into interview. Asked good questions and very polite and caring of her patients
January 24, 2020James R.Verified patient
Dr. Medina is a very good Doctor. She has a big heart and can always talk to her.
More than 1 year agoGW
Love this Doctor! Wonderful staff and a very welcoming office.
July 1, 2019Adrienne E.Verified patient
She is my favorite doctor , by far, that I have ever had!
June 3, 2019Adrienne E.Verified patient
First time with Doctor Medina went very well. christine
February 6, 2019Christine B.Verified patient
This is very good service. I will come back anytime.
More than 1 year agoJA
I can never say enough about this wonderful Dr. & all the very helpful staff at this amazing office. Professional but personal, attention to detail, they always make a way for you, and you’ll feel very taken care of! Always a wonderful experience, you feel better before you even walk out the door. True grace fills this office for its patients. I feel SO lucky to have found them! Definitely recommend, even if you are a bit out of the way, it’s WORTH being treated well!
October 17, 2019Nicole M.Verified patient
I was at this office for 3 hours!!!! And I arrived early for my appointment for paperwork. Once I was finally seen Dr. Kamau basically stated that she didn't want to be bothered with assisting with my depression. If you value your mental health, time, and money, NEVER visit this office.
August 21, 2019Initials hidden
Most unorganized Doctors office EVER!. You go to get meds and are told that prescriptions are called in at end of day. Why should anyone wait up to 10 hours for meds they need NOW. There is no way to reach Dr. After hours or on weekends so if your supposed called in meds don't get there on Your Friday appt good luck getting them before Monday. Utterly unacceptable..
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She's the best !
June 3, 2019Adrienne E.Verified patient
I am new to Arizona so understand Office may be different, but also unfamiliar with city , Office was not a typical dr office, wasn't sure if I was at the correct office, staff was friendly but would have preferred normal dr office setting instead of urgent care psych office in what looks like a rough part of town.
May 22, 2019Meghan S.Verified patient
One of the finest! Its a blessing to be treated as a unique person, not a number, by a true professional who also offers true and kind caring in every way. Count on every detail being attended to by this wonderful Dr., as well as the friendly and helpful staff with every offering conveniently in one place. You can’t ask for more! I will stay with them forever! The best experience, Everything you need to stay well is supported in one place, where you can truly count on being very well cared for! Highest recomendations!
More than 1 year agoNicole M.Verified patient
Had to do a drug test even though that's not what I was there for... Said it was mandatory because it was a treatment facility. Dr. Medina was nice enough and came to the diagnosis that I was figuring but seemed to point to a weird reason rather than taking my other life instances into account. A single parent childhood isn't going to affect someone as much as multiple instances of abuse by other people or if you had to be the adult in the parent/child relationship. Also, Christian quotes plastered everywhere, might not be something people are comfortable with.
April 9, 2019Laura C.Verified patient
Very caring
April 8, 2019Daniel R.Verified patient
This office was terrible. They were never on time, every staff member I dealt with was rude and didn’t know how to show empathy or compassion for the patients. I was treated poorly and then punished as a patient due to the medical assistant’s inability to handle a phone call. The doctor made no effort to assist me in any way after my initial visit. This office caused more trauma then it helped to resolve.
April 8, 2019Ruben M.Verified patient
Dr. Medina is very nice and professional! I’d be careful on this particular site though. I thought I was booking a therapy appointment, but I was booking a psychiatric appointment to determine medications.
February 27, 2019Initials hidden
Short answer is ;
My wait wasn’t long , staff was very friendly &
Dr. Kamau is professional, genuine & direct .
She will not BS you , rush you or waste your time . I believe she will sincerely help you. I left her office today feeling that progress was made, and that I had stumbled upon the right place.
If your reading this ... there is a reason , do yourself a favor and book the next available :)
Longer Answer;
The wait time was very short , and all of the staff very friendly. It is a clean comfortable and newly remodeled office .
During the consultation Dr. Kamau uses either white noise, or relaxing music to create a safe private environment eliminating potential concern that others are listening into or can hear personal information that the two of you may discuss.
what’s more I genuinely felt that she listened to me & I trusted her analysis , it felt spot on.
She didn’t candy coat or speak in riddles and never once glanced at the clock...
I felt comfortable and that’s HUGE to me.
I have read the diagnostic and statistical manual’s of mental disorders 3rd and 4th editions, I even went so far as to read books on interpersonal relationships in psychodynamic therapy to better understand how the therapeutic process works , a sort of peek behind the veil of psychiatry if you will.
I read those books because I was angry & frustrated with what often felt like a cat and mouse game .. an overly drawn out path to the finish line .. I knew the therapist had the answers I needed but for reasons unknown never gave them to me Most of them constantly glancing at the clock and sessions ending like rhythmless sex without the orgasm ..
Of coarse What I did was wrong , you cannot accurately self diagnose yourself and should not try . Even trained doctors are not allowed to diagnose for a very long time . I only mention those books for two reasons,
1. To Make the reader aware that my opinion has some research behind it some clout.
2. To make myself feel significant.
Maslow’s hierarchy of emotional needs is a simple chart shaped like a pyramid. of the basic emotional needs we all must feel if we are to develop to our highest potential .. which is self actualization ..
(Told you it’s a long answer)
I haven’t been In therapy for a decade my life is a mess.. paranoia has taken over, my happiness is gone, I don’t sleep , lost my job and I’m afraid . I need help.
I’m sometimes arrogant & think I know more than most and I’m most definitely critical of teachers , doctors ,counselors etc
very selective of who I trust and respect enough to teach me anything or especially to change my mind .
So I said all of that long self glorifying crap to say this ..
I highly recommend Dr. Kamau
November 27, 2018Jason S.Verified patient
She was nice and sweet and understanding!
November 28, 2018Martha D.Verified patient
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November 17, 2018Adrienne R.Verified patient
She's very calming and intelligent. Asks good questions. Comes off a little serious and not overly empathetic, but you know you are in good hands. She understood my concern about medication expenses and is helping me with good options. I look forward to another visit.
Staff is all super nice and energetic, livens up the office. Love the staff.
October 23, 2018Vanessa V.Verified patient
Dr Kamau immediately put me at ease . I really appreciated that she looked at me while talking , she was not buried behind a computer. It is obvious that she is focused on her patients.
October 17, 2018Rebekah M.Verified patient
She is wonderful, understanding, and brilliant.
October 10, 2018Margaret L.Verified patient
She respected my privacy ,did not judge me.
looking forward to seeing her next visit
to evalate how I am focusing. Thank you for spending the extra time with me. Also my wait would not of been as long If I had completed the paper work prior.
September 4, 2018Initials hidden
Very professional. Explained things well
August 28, 2018Lisa R.Verified patient
Numerous visit with doctor Mrs Medina have been fun. Talking to a doctor who know we are humans is very cool. I will visit this here clinic anytime.
More than 1 year agoGW
Cool listner and phenomenal psychiatrist.
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What practice does Dr. Medina Kamau work with?
Dr. Medina Kamau works with AZITTS.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Medina Kamau?
Dr. Medina Kamau frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Illness, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Medina Kamau on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Medina Kamau speak?
Dr. Medina Kamau speaks English and Swahili.
How do patients rate Dr. Medina Kamau in reviews?
95 patients have reviewed Dr. Medina Kamau. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4.37/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.