Dr. Paul D. Garson, MD - Southampton, NY - Psychiatry
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health • Southampton, NY
Clinic Type
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Address
100 Church Street, Southampton, NY 11969; 182 West Montauk Highway, Suite D, Hampton Bays, NY 11946; 325 Meeting House Lane, Suite 301, Southampton, NY 11968
Phone
631-287-6474
webmaster@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Insurance & Payment
Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
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FAQs
What are the insurances accepted?
(See Insurance Notes) - Anthem EMP HEALTH CHOICE PPO/HMO/SR per available listing. Please contact office to confirm.
What are the contact numbers for scheduling?
Need help scheduling? Call 631-283-4048.
Where are the offices located?
Shinnecock Health Center, 100 Church Street, Southampton, NY 11969; The Edie Windsor Healthcare Center, 182 West Montauk Highway, Suite D, Hampton Bays, NY 11946; Meeting House Lane Medical Practice, 325 Meeting House Lane, Suite 301, Southampton, NY 11968.
Who is Dr. Paul D. Garson?
Dr. Paul Garson is the Director of Mental Health Services at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and a psychiatrist with Meeting House Lane Medical Practice in Southampton.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 2.5/5 (26 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 4.0/5 (4 ratings)
- US News Doctors: 2/5 (26 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients describe him as kind, soft-spoken, and a good listener
- Some patients consider him to be highly educated and the best psychiatrist they have seen
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional behavior, including claims that the physician fell asleep during visits or acted strangely
- Dissatisfaction with communication style, with some patients feeling spoken down to
- Issues with medication management, including dosage and pharmacy errors
- Complaints regarding lack of time spent with patients
"I saw Dr. Garson for 6 years while I resided on Long Island. I had seen seven other psychiatrists in my 64 years. Hands down,. he is the best. Kind, soft-spoken, good listener and very well educated. Highly recommended."
— Healthgrades"Does not listen to the patient. Falls asleep during office visits. Schedules appointments and does not show up. Does not prescribe sufficient doses of medication to last until the next monthly visit... Spends less than 5 minutes with the patient."
— WebMD (reprinted from other review site)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Study Links Soft Drink Consumption To Depression In Women | Southampton, NY Patch — Sep 26, 2025
- Beyond Motherhood: Lighthouse Project Examines ‘Maternal Mental Health’ | Arts & Living | 27east.com — May 30, 2026
- Dr. Jacqueline (Decker) Panzone, DO – White Plains, NY | Psychiatry — Jan 7, 2026
- alison madden_paul Connor | East End Beacon — Aug 11, 2025
- Southampton’s Growth Opportunity Center Earns Recognition as Top Mental Health Provider - Growth Opportunity Center — Nov 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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