Dr. Erum Shahab

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She helped me a lot!

My teenaged daughter has been going several years. At first, I was so relieved we found help. She was very nice and attentive when I met with her the first time. As time went in, she’d wait half hour-hour to see her. The Dr would never remember a thing about her age, school, symptoms etc. - even though she had everything on computer. My daughter felt like a number and paycheck to the Dr. The front desk does not bill you by mail - I had asked several times so I could have receipts and keep track. They’d cancel appts without telling me because bill wasn’t up to date - but I’d never have any idea when I was being billed. I don’t like giving CC info over phone. During the high point of Covid, she’d have telehealth calls and the Dr would forget to call half the time. Find yourself a better provider. I feel like she’s phoning it in (when she remembers). ;(

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She was nice , polite , knowledgeable , seemed caring and seemed like she is determined to help people and do her job! DONT PAY ATTENTION TO ALL THESE OTHER REVIEWS! everybody has trials and tribulations in life and the past is the past , if those reviews are even true ????. Just give her a chance. She was really helpful and polite , I was all messed up , until she helped me! She seemed really professional and knows what she's talking about and she was really nice too! I was so nervous about the appointment but it went amazing and she really seemed like a great doctor. She was nice , polite , knowledgeable , seemed caring and seemed like she is determined to help people and do her job! DONT PAY ATTENTION TO ALL THESE OTHER REVIEWS! everybody has trials and … More

Do not listen to all of this negative feedback. I have been a patient of hers for the last 5 years. I gave a lot of negative feedback when everything went down the way it did. Yes, she was fined, yes she got caught, but to me she's paid dearly for it and I think it's time everyone moved on. This all happened 2 years ago now. I've been to 2 other clinics since she shut down and all they care about is money. I have yet to see an actual dr where I'm going now. I've been there 2 years now and the grass definitley isn't greener on the other side. I'm miserable there and it's a 40 min drive for me. I'm hoping she'll be able to provide my suboxen needs in the near future. I've been waiting a long time to go back. Hopefully sooner rather than later. She saved my life. I'll always be endebted to her for that. Do not listen to all of this negative feedback. I have been a patient of hers for the last 5 years. I gave a lot of negative feedback when everything went down the way it did. Yes, she was fined, yes she got caught, but to me she's paid … More

She is the one to see if you live near and need help!

This woman could not care less about your addiction or recovery. She cares about the money she can make off of your disease and that’s it. In my experience, to get well, we need a provider who invests him or herself in our wellbeing/recovery. You are more likely to experience wellness under the care of someone willing to emotionally get into the trenches with you. This person becomes aware of your experience only insofar as she can use it to profit. You will find much better recovery ANYWHERE ELSE. This woman could not care less about your addiction or recovery. She cares about the money she can make off of your disease and that’s it. In my experience, to get well, we need a provider who invests him or herself in our … More

She taught me that toilet paper and washing hands are not compatible with her culture. Ching ching

6/10/2014 - An Ellington psychiatrist who has already been fined $60,000 by state and federal officials for mishandling a drug called Suboxone was reprimanded Tuesday for the same violations by the state Medical Examining Board. State and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration records show that Dr. Erum Shahab had violated regulations in 2012 relating to the storage, documentation and dispensing of the drug, which is prescribed to heroin and prescription pill addicts because it suppresses withdrawal symptoms and cravings. In October 2012, Shahab agreed to pay a $40,000 to the DEA, which said in a settlement agreement that she failed to properly document and maintain purchasing and dispensing records for Suboxone. The DEA also said she failed to conduct a biennial inventory of controlled substances and unlawfully possessed Suboxone outside of the scope of her license to dispense the drug. A separate agreement Shahab reached in December 2012 with the state Department of Consumer Protection shows that Connecticut fined her $20,000 and placed her registration to prescribe controlled substances on probation for two years. DEA and the consumer protection department referred their case against Shahab to the state Department of Public Health in 2012. DPH Staff Attorney David Tilles said these were some of the largest fines he has seen imposed by DEA and consumer protection in the more than 15 years he has been with the state agency. He said the manufacturer of Suboxone used to provide the drug directly to doctors such as Shahab, and investigators found that she did not adequately control her inventory of the drug. “It was really sloppy,’’ he told the board. 6/10/2014 - An Ellington psychiatrist who has already been fined $60,000 by state and federal officials for mishandling a drug called Suboxone was reprimanded Tuesday for the same violations by the state Medical Examining Board. … More

I am writing this as a former “friend” of Erum Shahab and a former employee. She is corrupt and she pretend to like you but then will talk innapropriatelg behind you. The good comments that are listed on here are most likely from her staffers because I know that when I was there I was asked to go online and write a positive review myself. In May of 2018 she paid out over $800,000 to the federal government for illegally billing Medicare multiple times for the same procedures and she was fined $60,000 by the DEA back in 2014 for illegally possessing suboxone in her practice. She lost her license to prescribe controls for a while because of that. This woman cares about the check in your pocket and not about you! I can say this as having worked there. If you can find ANYONE else, I am begging you to go with them. 90% of he staff has hearts of gold but I know the ones that took part in her illegal schemes and shame on them. This woman makes one $1,3 million per year and complains her Burberry scarf looks phony. She is phony and I thankfully left that practice before all of this went down. I’m a true believer in a Doctor having a moral code. She didn’t screw up once, not twice but 3 times. That right there proves a pattern of illegal , immoral amd unethical practices. Now, to get more money in office is she prescribes ONE sub atrip and makes you take it in front of her just so she can get you back in Then the next day so that she can Billiu again for the visit and she only prescribes want to weeks at a time and makes you do therapy in her office where she collects in 2 to 3 times a week. You think she’d learn but she never will. I can’t beliebe she isn’t Iom I am writing this as a former “friend” of Erum Shahab and a former employee. She is corrupt and she pretend to like you but then will talk innapropriatelg behind you. The good comments that are listed on here are most likely from her … More

I had a lot of positive things to say about Dr Shahab up until my last year with her. I went there for help with a mood disorder and the meds she gave me helped but stopped working. I kept telling her about this and I always felt rushed as all she would do is up the dosage. I always got a ton of calls about my appointments being canceled always because she was "sick." and once I didn't see her for about two months because she had the flu than a family emergency. So I called to cancel twice and she dropped me from her practice. I only found this out when I called to get my meds refilled and the office told me this. They refused to give me any more medication refills to last me till I found another doctor. So that means withdrawals off of SSRI. I would not recommend anyone going there. I know they treat people there as well with addictions so I can't speak on how she is with that side of things. I feel like she just kept me on those anti depression and anxiety meds and kept upping the dosage to rush things along. She is nice in a fake obvious way. Also as much as she rushes the appointments along you are sitting in the waiting room way past your time you are actually scheduled there for. I had a lot of positive things to say about Dr Shahab up until my last year with her. I went there for help with a mood disorder and the meds she gave me helped but stopped working. I kept telling her about this and I always felt rushed as … More

Erum Shahab paid a settlement to the federal government for fraudulent billing practices, that was amoung some of the highest settlements ever paid, around $800,000. Her CT medical license is still active and valid but again only after a large settlement was paid; around $60,000. This not her first time with sanctions on her medical license. She is dishonest and doesn't follow commonly accepted practices. Don't go here if your interested in bettering yourself. Remember, she is robbing ever taxpayer when she abuses Medicare/Medicaid billing and is part of the reason why healthcare is so expensive in the US. Erum Shahab paid a settlement to the federal government for fraudulent billing practices, that was amoung some of the highest settlements ever paid, around $800,000. Her CT medical license is still active and valid but again only after a … More

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If you are thinking of doing TMS in that office, pick another office/doctor. There is a "mission statement" posted in the lobby, but it should be taken down or revised because it refers to "honesty, integrity, honor, respect" and she does not deliver. The staff is fine, but, the doctor is unreliable, and there is only so much they can do. I experienced many patients arriving in the office only to be told their appt. has been cancelled. I saw this 5-6 times. More to write, but no space.

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Omg THE ABSOLUTE WORST HUMAN ON THE EARTH!!!

Avoid at all costs. Google her prior to scheduling - Extensive legal issues, fines, settlements surrounding her billing and practice management dating back to 2014. Excessive wait times, rude and disorganized admin.

May 14th 2018- United States Attorney John H. Durham and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that DR. ERUM SHAHAB and WAIRE, LLC, doing business as ELLINGTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (“EBH”), have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments in which they will pay $805,071 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts. SHAHAB, a psychiatrist, is the owner of EBH, a psychiatric medical practice located in Ellington, Connecticut. As part of SHAHAB and EBH’s treatment of patients with substance use disorders, SHAHAB and EBH regularly conducted urine drug screening tests on urine samples collected from patients treated at the practice. Urine drug screening tests use a single sample of a patient’s urine to test for multiple classes of drugs. Although the test screens a patient’s urine for multiple classes of drugs, Medicare considers it a single test that should be billed only once per patient encounter. The government alleges that SHAHAB and EBH submitted claims to Medicare for multiple units of urine drug screening tests when they knew or should have known that only one unit of service could be billed per patient encounter. By coding their claims using multiple units instead of a single unit, SHAHAB and EBH received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Medicare program that they were not entitled to receive. In addition, the government alleges that SHAHAB and EBH submitted claims to the Medicaid program for urine drug screening tests when the urine samples were either never actually tested at all or were tested weeks or months after the samples were collected from the Medicaid beneficiaries. To resolve the governments’ allegations under the federal and state False Claims Acts, SHAHAB and EBH have agreed to pay $805,071, which covers claims submitted to the Medicare program from January 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013, and claims submitted to the Medicaid program from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. A complaint against SHAHAB and EBH was filed in the U.S. District Court in Connecticut under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the both the federal and state False Claims Acts. The relator (whistleblower), Dr. David Simon, a former employee at EBH, will receive a share of the proceeds of the settlement in the amount of $99,113. May 14th 2018- United States Attorney John H. Durham and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that DR. ERUM SHAHAB and WAIRE, LLC, doing business as ELLINGTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (“EBH”), have entered into a civil … More

This doctor and Ellington Behavioral Health were arrested for insurance fraud and fined more than $800,000 for double billing on urine samples. Read the entire report on Google. I called her office for an appointment last week and was told they are not accepting new patients. Wonder why??

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Dr. Shahab has changed my life, she is amazing and has done exactly what she told me she was going to do the first time she meant me!! Very blessed to have her as a support in my life!! Thank you

I recently moved to Connecticut and was dreading having to find a new psychiatrist. So often there is very little listening or communication. I was blessed to have found Dr. Shahab. By far she is the most compassionate and empathetic psychiatrist I have had. I've had a difficult time with my meds recently and she researched a great alternative for me. She also pointed out that it might be time to get back into therapy and researched for the one that might be best for me. Overall, I have nothing to say but positive things for Dr. Shahab as well as the front-office team! thanks I recently moved to Connecticut and was dreading having to find a new psychiatrist. So often there is very little listening or communication. I was blessed to have found Dr. Shahab. By far she is the most compassionate and empathetic … More

Left clients helpless she should be banned

For the people who actually Needed help never missed one appointment never even rescheduled an appointment always on time clean every screening just to be f***ed by Dr. Shahab

Dr. Erum Shahab runs a tight ship at Ellington Behavioral Health. This is, of course, a good thing for recovering addicts--a large population of her patient base--who require structure in their recovery. As is the case with many healthcare practices, any faults in the otherwise smooth, regimented operation is the result of those on the administrative side of things. If a patient requires special attention they should persistent and on top of it, without being unruly, and all needs should be met.

Terrible doctor, terrible practice. She likes her suboxone patients because sadly addicts have come to expect sub-par, condescending treatment, which I’ve seen from many mental health providers. But hey, it’s paying her bills, right? I’m not an addict and went there for a different reason - all this practice did was open my eyes more to the terrible treatment addicts receive - because she treats everyone with the same unprofessional disdain. She’s truly a disgrace to the medical community.

The Doctor and Staff are Professional ,kind and courteous. I would recommend this place to anyone who truly needs help!

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I would never recommend this practitioner. The office confirmed the appointment the night before and then cancelled within 3 hours of the appointment. By the time my daughter got the cancellation message she was in their parking lot so decided to go in to reschedule. Dr. Shahab was there but “Sick” the afternoon before Thanksgiving. Practices usually charge clientsfor cancellations if less than 24 hr. your notice. Where is the professionalism here!

I like Dr Shahab on a personal level, she’s personable, & pleasant, she takes enough time during the visit & I never feel rushed. However as a Dr., almost monthly, she lets my meds run out by an day or two & I have to go without that’s not right. I get them because I need them, especially to work.

Amazing Doctor and staff!! Would never go anywhere else!!

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Best Pediatric/Young adult psychiatrist I've ever known (out of 6). She treats my child as if they were her own. Been w/ her for over 10yrs. She has changed my child's life around & we are so happy to have her in our lives. Very knowledgeable & up to date Caring and understanding Took it into her own hands (w/ our permission) to make sure the school system worked together to help my child & to stop the bullying from other kids.

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Dr. Shahab has been my doctor for over two years. She has done an excellent job balancing my medication and assigning groups needed to maintain my sobriety. She is almost always available to answer questions that may arise during the week. She is caring understanding and considerate of my needs. If you're looking for a doctor who will meet all needs of addiction then look no further. She also has a fully staffed office who are always pleasant and helpful. Sincerely WSC

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I went in her office seeking help for my opiate addiction. At first everything was great, I got my suboxone prescription and was scheduled for my first group meetings.The nurse gave me a sheet with 2 dates highlighted,I assumed those were my group dates. I just received a call saying I'm out of the program for missing group. I tried to explain it was a misunderstanding but no one seemed to care,even after me crying saying I needed and wanted help. She doesn't care about her patients only money

If no star was an option thats what i would give. Was a horrible experience and had spotty coverage and failure to call in refills for suboxone. They made no attempts to call back after leaving messages. Do not go to this doctor!

Very friendly and easy to talk to. Very professional and knowledgeable about addiction. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.

How this doctor is still able to treat OR even be around patients is disgusting. Withholds medication for people who are trying to get their lives back with Suboxone. She has been fined by the state board and in in civil court. Charging extreme amounts of money for urine 2-3 times a week. The comments left here are clearly left by herself or staff. She does patient dumps by fabricating dirty urine results.She has hurt far more people than she has helped and it will only continue. STAY AWAY/

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I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Dr. Shehab 18 months ago, when I walked into her office seeking help with a severe opiate addiction, I knew immediately my decision on what and where. She has a sensitivity and sincerity with each of her patients,that is very rare in her field of expertise. Her program is firm and structured, which she demands as YOUR part in YOUR sobriety. She may not have saved my life on an operating table, but def the reason I'm here for my children today. I LOVE her!!

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The doctor was very patient very thorough answered all my questions I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends she is a lifesaver. John.

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After attending CT Behavioral Health as one of Dr. Shahab's patients I am truly flabbergasted by all the negative feedback she has received on various sites, She is one of the nicest, most down to earth doctors I have ever encountered in my life. Dr. Shahab has treated me with nothing but the upmost respect from the very minute that I walked into her office. She didn't judge me or approach me with any preconceived notions as most doctors who treat addicts likely do. Her staff is top notch and just as respectful as the doctor. They really go the extra mile and really want nothing more than to see you progress and succeed. I am so glad that I did not 'judge a book by it's cover" and pass up treatment at this facility based on the horrible things I've read on these doctor review websites. All I can say is that if you're a potential patient considering choosing Connecticut Behavioral Health, do not form an opinion based on the reviews you may have read on doctor review sites because they're not even remotely close to the truth. I challenge you to think for yourself and give Dr. Shahab a honest try. What's the worst that can happen? Just be completely honest with her (she really respects honesty, plus she's been in the business long enough to spot BS from a mile away) and I can guarantee that amazing woman will do everything in her power to help you. I am living proof, and I'm proud to not only call Dr. Shahab my doctor, but also to consider her a friend who genuinely cares about my future. I know this may sound corny, but in my heart I believe this doctor has saved my life from reaching the point of no return. After attending CT Behavioral Health as one of Dr. Shahab's patients I am truly flabbergasted by all the negative feedback she has received on various sites, She is one of the nicest, most down to earth doctors I have ever encountered in my … More

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