Perfect Balance Psychiatric Services

“I do not recommend Dr. Siddiki. I currently am in the process of having her reported and investigated by the Texas Medical Board for medical negligence. I was a patient of hers around 4-5 year ago when I was fired as a client and suddenly taken off of my medications with no instructions on titration or referrals to other providers because I sought out a second opinion for an ADHD diagnosis after she refused to assess me for it. I was over medicated and on double the FDA approved dose of lexapro and I believe I may have potentially been developing serotonin syndrome as a result because I began developing violent tics that would cause my arms, legs, and back to jerk/spam several times an hour. These went away once I was no longer on medication. I was taken off of several medications on very high doses while suicidal. I am still dealing with the consequences of what happened as it triggered my first hypomanic episode (i was later diagnosed bipolar 2 and have a strong family history of bipolar) that resulted in significant credit card debt, psychosis, picking my skin for hours while bleeding, hallucinations, and unemployment that nearly led to homelessness. It has taken years for me to stabilize after the harm caused by Dr. Siddiki’s negligence and I am thankful that I am still alive as there were many days I did not think I would be alive the next day. I hope that no one else has to go through the same experience and I hope that if they did, that they also enact their right to take steps to report to the Texas Medical Board to prevent future harm to patients.”

“Was a patient here for 3 years and has been great except for this year. Had an issue with my prescription (had a recent appointment but couldn’t pick up 3 month supply of medication)- and the male nurse i spoke to was incredibly rude and told me “there was nothing we can do.” I’ve been on this medication for years and very important I don’t miss a dose. I’m not a patient who puts up with that behavior from Dr offices”

“I had a very positive experience with the doctor and all of her staff. They were all very friendly, supportive, and easy to work with. They were all very knowledgeable and professional in their work. The results of the treatment they provided were very positive and encouraging.”

“I was a loyal patient of Dr. Siddiki for about ten years, and I never imagined I would reach a point where I felt so unheard, dismissed, and pushed aside by someone I trusted with my mental health. Over the last couple of years, she kept reducing my anxiety medication again and again, even though I kept telling her I was struggling. By the time of my last appointment, I was down to about one-eighth of the dosage I had originally been on—already barely getting by—and she still insisted on cutting it further. I went into that appointment genuinely anxious and worried, and instead of feeling supported, I felt pressured and talked over. I tried to say I wasn’t comfortable going any lower, but it was like my concerns didn’t matter. I also wasn’t prepared to have a medical student sitting in the room taking notes, which made me feel even more exposed and uncomfortable. The whole interaction left me feeling small, dismissed, and unheard. After the appointment, I called the office twice to ask if she could please put me back on the amount that had at least been manageable for me. Both times I was told no—that I ‘needed to try’ the new plan—even though I had already tried doing what she asked and had been struggling. It felt like my actual lived experience, my anxiety, and my voice didn’t count at all in her decision-making. What hurt even more is that I had invested so much time and trust in this practice. I even completed 36 sessions of TMS therapy there over the summer, which brought in a significant amount of business. I wasn’t expecting special treatment because of that—but I was expecting basic respect and a willingness to listen. Instead, I felt judged, especially when she implied that because I’m not currently working, I somehow don’t ‘need’ the medication that has helped me function. That felt incredibly condescending and out of touch with what I’ve actually been going through. I eventually made the difficult decision to switch to a new psychiatrist, and the difference has been immediate and validating. I finally feel heard again. I finally feel like my input matters. I’m sharing this because my experience with Dr. Siddiki genuinely hurt me after so many years of loyalty, and I hope others know that if they feel unheard in their care, they deserve better too.”