Dr. Alaa Elhaj

Elhaj prescribed benzodiazepines for my son’s anxiety. When it became clear my son was abusing the meds and I raised my concerns, what did Elhaj do? Prescribed more. It was a nightmare because he convinced my son he needed the meds to feel “normal.” My son has since embraced drug-free methods to address his anxiety. Beware, Elhaj is dangerous.

Pushes pills

I went to Elhaj (regrettably) for a second opinion on a diagnosis, to say he was arrogant would be putting it extremely mildly. He's a terrible listener and a narcissist. I had disclosed to him my previous psychologist had recommended cannabis as an alternative to prescription drugs 3-4x a week, and what does he do with this info? He files a claim for substance abuse which likely netted him more $ considering the bill I received. This one mistake is denying myself and 7-month-old health ins.

Caring, calm, knowledgable. Listens with empathy. Recommend highly

Dr. Elhaj has been my Doctor for almost 4 or 5 years. I met him when I was a patient at Shawnee Mission Hospital. The Hospital and Dr Elhaj saved my life. He has always showed his caring about and has worked hard to help me. If I had not been placed on the meds, I might not still be alive! I continue going to see him because we both know I need too. He does not want you over medicated, because he has remove one of my medications and reduced the dose on the other. Great Caring Doctor

He has been the only psychiatrist in 20 years who really effectively treated my Bipolar II. I will recommend his care to anyone.

I've seen Dr. Elhaj for 5 years. He was initially very patient and kind, and a good listener. However, when the medications he prescribed me started to give me serotonin syndrome, and I became very anxious and had a meltdown with my therapist, Dr. Elhaj took no responsibility for that. My therapist quit, and Dr. Elhaj refused to tell him that the medications were partly to blame. He also is unsupportive of me wanting to have another child and told me it's not the 1950s, I don't need any more.

Dr. Elhaj was a competent doctor, but he often disregarded my point of view and arrogantly dictated what was best for me, despite any experience I might have had to the contrary.

I have been seeing Dr. Elhaj for almost four years. I met him when I was a patient at Shawnee Mission. He is the best doctor I have had in any field. He cares about his patients and works hard to help them live a better life. I would not be alive if wasn't for him!

He is very caring, and he honestly listens. I have left every visit more hopeful about the future.

Excellent physician, really takes the time to listen to you and asks for questions from you......