Patient Testimonial

"This is a testimonial for Princeton Family Care Associates, the office of Dr. Ricardo Fernandez.
 
I suffered from 40 years of severe unipolar depression and generalized anxiety disorder. I was diagnosed incorrectly scores of times, given virtually ever medication known to man, and tried ECT and experimental ketamine infusions. I was hospitalized 6 times, and I was seen in outpatient clinics too numerous to count. None of it helped. Not one single bit.
 
I began seeing Dr. Fernandez in 2015. I knew he cared immediately, and that gave me a great deal of hope. We tried various regimens with varying success, but my Beck’s Depression Inventory was still in the mid-50’s, and I was miserable. I had no reason to live.
 
On December 4, 2018, Dr. Fernandez tried me on a medication that he used to treat my depression off-label, not well-known, but had shown results in a small percentage of patients. The depression was completely lifted. I thought it was another false alarm – after 25 years of false hopes with medications, I didn’t expect it to last. But it did. Day after day, I felt better. And the next day I felt even better.
 
It is now three years later. I am a fully-functioning human being. I am preparing to open a business. My life is very exciting, and I have three wonderful kids to live for. Dr. Fernandez saved my life, and I am very grateful for that.
 
He did the lion’s share of the work in helping to heal me, but not all of it. His staff are fantastic, responsive, and reliable. They are unparalleled. You will not find a better staff anywhere, irrespective of the type of practice.
 
If you are ambivalent about seeing Dr. Fernandez, I urge you to do it. With a little luck and a lot of talent, he could also change your life the way he has changed mine."
 
- RC
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"There are not enough superlatives to accurately praise Princeton Family Care and Dr. Fernandez. I have been a patient for 27 years and my severely autistic son has been a patient for 15 years. Dr. Fernandez is truly a lifesaver. His unparalleled ability to find the solution to a problem is swift and accurate. He and his staff have always been supportive and kind. He holds a multitude of certifications that allow him to take patients, even the most severe mental illness, and design a plan to bring them back to wellness. That is why I give Dr. Fernandez and his staff the highest recommendation possible. You will not be disappointed."
"Many reviews have included credentials, experience and numerous degrees that indicate Dr.Fernandez's skills, and compassion and I am in agreement with these positive reviews. I had attempted suicide about 16 years ago and Dr.F immediately had seen me, as a new patient and I have trusted him and his top rated staff for 16 years and counting. My history included trying 4 other doctors in the same exact field in PA,NJ and DE with little improvement. If you know what it is like to dread each day and want to get better-SEE this man. I am in the best mental and physical health of my life." 
"Wonderful , knowledgeable and compassionate. Literally , saved my life that were affected by postpartum depression."
"My visits with Dr.Fernandez, whether virtual or in person have always been very professional. He does not rush and listens to all your questions and will give you an answer or let’s you know if he does not . We are still looking for some answers, but l know we will find them."
"Dr. Fernandez is expensive and once or twice I felt he was a little too aggressive with prescribing. Those are the negatives. The positives are too numerous to mention - I will boil it down to a simple statement: Dr. Ricardo Fernandez has saved my life. It was not easy and it did not happen overnight, but after 26 years, I have a life again. I have been to probably two dozen psychopharmacologists in my life and none of them could help me. I still have my down days but I can bounce right back. If you are considering Dr. Fernandez, don't hesitate. One more point - a lot of doctor's offices in the Princeton area (and probably elsewhere) get poor ratings on Google and Yelp, not because of the actions of the doctors, but because of unhelpful or indifferent front office staff. Not here. Dr. Fernandez's office staff is amazing - without exception. Five stars."