A Compassionate Response

At age 68, I suffered from depression for the first time in my life. After coping with a series of very stressful life events over a number of months, when a family member blew up at me I could no longer cope, and was crying every day. My dear husband encouraged me to seek help from my doctor. When I phoned to make the appointment and mentioned that I was experiencing depression, Dr. Samira Zamani squeezed me into her schedule the very next morning. When I went in to see Dr. Zamani, I was in tears explaining what brought me in to see her. She listened with such empathy and deep compassion that I felt hopeful for the first time in weeks. She also "normalized" my situation, explaining that she was seeing MANY patients who are experiencing mental health struggles and that I am by no means the only one facing depression. She prescribed a specific anti-depressant and explained exactly how to take it and why it was best suited to my needs. She also recommended I see the therapist whose services were affiliated with Dr. Zamani's practice (and were covered through my medical insurance.) The combination of medication and therapy helped me navigate a very rough time successfully, and I will forever be grateful to Dr. Zamani for her kindness and help. The combination of cutting-edge knowledge and expertise and a compassionate, caring demeanor are what set Dr. Zamani apart from other physicians. It is a privilege to be the patient of such an exceptional doctor.