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Dr. Balaraju Katta - Richmond, BC Psychiatrists - Healthcare Staff Image
11+ YEARS ON TBR
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DR. BALARAJU KATTA

(4.8 Score)
7000 Westminster Highway,
Richmond, BC V6X 1A2 Directions

Since 1985

Specialty:

✓Anxiety ✓Worries ✓Insomnia ✓Schizophrenia ✓Sleep Disorder and Addiction

"Dr. Balaraju Katta is a highly regarded psychiatrist known for his compassionate care and dedication to improving mental health. He specializes in treating mental illness, drug addiction disorders and developmental disabilities. Dr. Balaraju Katta utilizes up-to-date and evidence-based treatment modalities. He focuses on providing the best possible care to the patients. Dr. Balaraju Katta is a warm, gentle, caring man who has been instrumental in helping me through some very dark times, including suicidal ideation. He develops a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and concerns.

2026 Highlights: Dr. Balaraju Katta earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) degree in India and holds specialty certification in Psychiatry. He has obtained certifications from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence and ongoing development in psychiatric care."

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License #26569

Contact:

(604) 244-5534 (604) 278-4362

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Dr. Heather Donaldson - Richmond, BC Psychiatrists - Healthcare Staff Image
10+ YEARS ON TBR
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DR. HEATHER DONALDSON

(4.5 Score)
7000 Westminster Highway,
Richmond, BC V6X 1A2 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓Autism ✓Bipolar ✓Panic Attacks ✓Personality Development ✓Insomnia ✓Memory Loss ✓Anxiety ✓Borderline Personality ✓Obsessive-compulsive ✓Depression ✓Post Traumatic Stress

“Dr. Heather Donaldson takes the time to listen to her patients’ concerns and help improve their quality of life. She strives to identify the underlying causes of their difficulties and offers psychiatric evaluations, adult skills training, and individual counselling. She provides comprehensive, coordinated care in a comfortable and supportive environment, helping patients understand their conditions, identify challenges, and develop practical coping strategies. As a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, she is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care focused on achieving positive treatment outcomes. She also practices at Richmond Hospital, which offers a continuum of services, ranging from health promotion, prevention, and early intervention to residential, community-based, and acute hospital care.”

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License #28204

Contact:

  • heather.jdonaldson@vch.ca
(604) 244-5534 (604) 278-4361

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Dr. Michael Shabbits - Richmond, BC Psychiatrists - Healthcare Staff Image
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DR. MICHAEL SHABBITS

(4.5 Score)
7671 Alderbridge Way, #210,
Richmond, BC V6X 1Z9 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

✓Bipolar Disorder ✓Insomnia ✓Depression ✓Sleep and Mood Disorders ✓Stress and Drug Addiction

"Dr. Michael Shabbits has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of psychiatry. He focuses on developing individualized treatment plans that may include a combination of medication, therapy, lifestyle modifications, and support services. Dr. Shabbits takes the time to discuss patients’ concerns, understand their individual needs, and recommend appropriate treatment options. His warm and approachable nature helps patients feel comfortable and encourages open communication about their mental health.

2026 Highlights: If you are experiencing mental health challenges and need professional support, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Michael Shabbits today."

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License #27082

Contact:

(604) 675-3975

By Appointment

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DR. BALARAJU KATTA REVIEWS

Dr Katta has treated me as an outpatient for 2.5 years. I suffer from anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Dr Katta is a warm, gentle, caring man who has been instrumental in helping me through some very dark times, including suicidal ideation. He also has helped me to wean off of opiates and benzos with remarkably little side effects (after long-term usage). He is always professional and perceptive--easily able to identify key issues that I am often unaware of. He always makes sure to leave me with some kind of action plan to alleviate my suffering. I would highly recommend him as a psychiatrist.

I am at a loss for words for how to describe Dr. katta. I am most fortunate to be under his guidance and care. With a multitude of patients he has, he still treats each one with utmost care and sensitivity, you’re never just a number or a statistic to him.

This guy is the king. I've had him at psych ward and he def knows how to treat the patients right. I wish he was my regular psychiatrist.

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DR. HEATHER DONALDSON REVIEWS

Dr Donaldson is very knowledgable. She is also very kind and cares about the patients. She will go out of her way to accommodate the patient or call them after hours as needed. She does not provide counselling itself, but will diagnose you and refer you for counselling within the dept or elsewhere. She is very knowledgable about medication and pays close attention to its impact on the patient, adjusting as needed. With doctors having such busy schedules (since we don't have enough doctors), it is very meaningful to experience doctors who really show caring about the patient.

Dr. Heather truly cares from experience, she listens and goes out of her way to make sure you feel better.. I have been with her for over 10 years and won’t see another psychiatrist. She makes me feel safe and that’s enough for me to say she’s the best, I have had other experiences with other doctors and wouldn’t change her ..

I could cry, this woman saved me from myself. Her demeanour is comforting and upbeat and that really helped me. She listened to me, she heard me. Man I can’t even type this because I’m going to get emotional. I don’t know where life will take me but Dr Donaldson gave me all the tools I needed and now it’s up to me what I do with them.

DR. MICHAEL SHABBITS REVIEWS

very caring and keeps family well informed of the treatment progress, returns calls within the 48 hour request.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. BALARAJU KATTA Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. HEATHER DONALDSON Total Inspection Points: 109/120
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 8
Contact Info: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. MICHAEL SHABBITS Total Inspection Points: 108/120
Complete Info: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Responsiveness: 8
Review Analysis: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10

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