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Cristina Maldonado Pritchett

Cristina Maldonado Pritchett, MD

4.9568 ratings

Geriatric Psychiatry

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Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

About Cristina Maldonado Pritchett

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2023

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Brain Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2023
  • Residency: Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Psychiatry, 2022
  • Medical Education: Universidad del Azuay Facultad de Medicina, MD, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2022

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

568 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    A Good Experience"

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Very thorough in accessing my current health. Personable and engaged throughout.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr Pritchett is the best. Period.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    It was a good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. Pritchett is a phenomenal listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    I think she is a fabulous doctor. All my friends are aware of how I feel about her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Super nice Dr. She made it very easy to talk to. She was attentive. I would choose her to continue being my Dr. If needed!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Pritchett had prepared for my visit. She knew all about my recent hospitalization for a blood infection and the results of other Emory Clinic visits and tests. I have and will continue to recommend her practice to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Thank you Dr.Pritchett!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    I was worried at first before I met her. But she is an excellent doctor and I would recommend her to anyone for help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Doctor took interest in my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Pritchett is empathetic, shows concern and encourages me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Pritchett is a wonderful physician-very caring and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    No problems. It all ran very smoothly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    My time with Dr. Pritchett is always very important to me and she is comforting, wise, extremely smart and supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Love Dr Pritchett, she truly cares about her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Excellent listener and communication skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr. Pritchett listened attentively to my concerns and included me I the decision to stay on my current medications.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    As always; very attentive and engaged.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Good listener and articulate with crisp understandable responses. Very patient with our interchange and helping me understand things better. Excellent medical professional!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is a wonderful psychiatrist and very attentive to my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Very good experience explains everything very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    DR. Pratchett is a caring and capable physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is excellent. Knowledgable, Does all of the above. Treats me like a co-participant in my treatment.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Christina addresses my

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is a true professional. She listens to you, she cares about you, and she suggests the best way to deal with your problems. Dr. Pritchett actually saved my life when I was suicidal. She had me put in the hospital immediately! I am extremely thankful to her and to Emory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Pritchett was professional, knowledgeable and caring. She listened to my concerns and addressed each of them completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is an excellent diagnostician and explains determinations, treatments, and analysis clearly. She has recommended excellent tests and additional health providers that have been most helpful to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is an extraordinary person. Intelligent, knowledgeable, experienced, patient, a good listener and very articulate in communicating on all of my issues and current challenges.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    It was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent interaction with patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    My first visit with Dr. Pritchett was very good. She was quite personable, thorough, and not rushed. I look forward to continuing care with Dr. Pritchett!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Wonderful and encouraging Dr prichart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    She rembers our past discussions. For example, she asked me how my volunteer experience was going. She asks about every aspect of mental health-mood, exercise, socializing etc.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is sincere and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Doctor Pritchett saved my life!! She is amazing, she really knows what is going on inside your head, even though you are not telling her. Excellent doctor, excellent psychiatrist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I am happy she's my psychiatrist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very, very good meeting with Dr. Pritchett. She is always kind and helpful to me. I am glad she is my Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Alway a good and very helpful visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Dr. Pritchett and her staff are the best!!! They really are compassionate with their patients!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    It was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Prichart is very caring and excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr. Pritchett, when I have an office visit, is always welcoming and cordial. She listens to me, and I think she genuinely wants to help me , whatever I'm going through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Professional caring provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is very thorough! I feel as I am accomplishing something. I enjoy my visit because she discusses my problems. Make sure I understand and together we make decisions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is an excellent psychiatrist. She is a great listener with compassion and sensitivity.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr was very thorough and very knowledgeable about what I wS going through with my Parkinson's daily Life

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    I always look forward to my time with Dr. Pritchett; she is an active listener, but also calls me on times when she suspects I might not be being honest with myself.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Dr. Pritchett appointments are good ones.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Pritchatt is always thorough in discussing and evaluating my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Very caring & personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Prinkett encouraged me, understood my concerns, and made valid suggestions, which I appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Pritchett listens carefully, summarizes important points, and responded helpfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Dr. C. Pritchett is a great physician and the care for her patients is outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Dr.Pritchett is the very best and most knowledgeable Doctor in this field that I have ever known. She very helpful and understanding of my life!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr Pritchett is the compassionate and caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I like and am comfortable with Dr. Pritchett.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is a fabulous doctor! There is no better doctor than Dr. Pritchett. She is caring, kind, listens to me very carefully, makes suggestions about things that can be done, and always communicates with us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    Spent a lot of time asking questions to help understand the nature of the problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr. Pritchett listened, gave thoughtful suggestions, and provided options. Very happy with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    Dr Pritchett cares for me, my condition and my problems as they relate to my overall mental health. He recommended a book written by a colleague that helped me immensely. Also, last time I sent her a message after hours with a concern, she responded, hear this: at 9PM. No doctor has ever shown this kind of commitment and compassion in my life. Congrats for having her at Emory!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    I'm not usually prone to give such high ratings to all questions, but Dr. Pritchett has earned these ratings.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Dr Pritchett is great at listening and guiding me forward. I think she is a fabulous doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Very kind and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    Getting an appointment with Dr. Pritchett was a great benefit to me and I look forward to future visits and expect I will rely on her as my psychiatrist going forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is very inclusive in her decision making, and her explanations are cogent. She welcomes questions and responds thoroughly. I would unhesitating recommend her services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2025

    Excellent DR she shows concern for all your needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    I am very pleased with Dr. Christina Pritchett.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    She was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is amazing! She is so professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and courteous. I just love my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2025

    Excellent care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2025

    Dr. Pritchett has always provided excellent care and a great relationship.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2025

    Dr Pritchett shows empathy and listens actively to get as much information as possible before recommending a course of action.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2025

    Dr. Pritchett is kind, patient and caring. I have come to trust her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Dr Pritchett is very informative and easy to talk to. She has excellent Suggestions and insight to issues I need to work out for myself. I look forward to our video appointments every th3 months. She did tell me to contact her if I needed to talk to her. I truly appreciate her so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    The doctor is very knowledgeable and shows concern for my issues and solutions to those problems. I know she has my best interests at heart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2024

    Dr. Pritchett is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    I was very comfortable with the provider chosen for me. She was a very good listener, and really seemed to understand well what I was telling her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2024

    Dr Pritchett is a very good Dr. I would recommend her to all my elderly friends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2024

    Dr. Pritchett is very compassionate about you and your needs. She is kind, so very smart and always leaves you with hope.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2024

    Excellent practitioner! Current and articulate with tx options!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2024

    Dr. Pritchett is an outstanding physician!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2024

    Dr.Christina Pritchett is absolutely outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2024

    I have been impressed and blessed with Dr. Pritchett's care since our first appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    She is an excellent listener and very thorough

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2024

    Ok

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    I would definitely recommend Dr. Pritchett to any and every one. She takes her time with you and explains everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    Unlike most physicians, Dr. Pritchett schedules our next appointment at the end of our visit. This is very helpful and very considerate of Dr. Pritchett.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2024

    Exceeded expectations!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2024

    Nothing to add. Dr. Pritchett has been so engaged in helping our recovery. Could not ask for a better partner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2024

    I am very happy and thankful for Dr. Pritchett

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    I always have a great experience with Dr. Pritchett. She is so knowledgeable and helpful with my Parkinson's, my anxiety, my stress and depression.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    Positive experience. I felt that this provider cared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2024

    Excellent listening skills and very good at understanding my issues. Dr. Christine Pritchett is an asset to the Emory Brain & Mind Center. Glad she is part of healthcare team at Emory!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    Dr. Pritchett was exceptionally kind to me as I was very upset and erratic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2024

    Very personable. Kind and a very good listener, and that is helpful for me for sure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    I'm pleased with Dr. Pritchett's "Bedside Manner." She both attentive and offers good advice for your care!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    I feel very anxious about her plan to decrease several of my medications. I think she is in favor of going slowly, which is good. I have been through this before, and it has always been a distressing time. Usually I end up going back on the same medications. I am 73 now, my husband of 49 years died one year ago this month, and I am afraid of "rocking the boat," so to speak.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2024

    She had no knowledge of my medical history and asked the same questions several times and did not seem to understand anything. Her camera was dropping all most all the time and he left the session to go and check on something.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2024

    Displayed exceptional understanding and thoughtful analysis in diagnosing the problem and explaining the treatment plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2024

    She was extremely nice and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2024

    Relevant information. Pleasant environment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    Dr Pritchett is a 10!!! She listens and cares what you say. I wish I had found her years ago.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2024

    We are beginning a treatment plan that I agree with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2024

    Insightful

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2024

    I made the appointment with a specific hypothesis (steroid induced psychosis), but the doctor seemed to dismiss this after very little discussion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2024

    Very professional and knowledgeable.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2024

    I have a concern related to recent test results drawn from one set of test. I am concerned with the request to bring in one of my children.I have been on several medications recently to which there was a reaction. I would like to explore my functioning before and after as a determinant is given about my daily routine and performance. This request appears to be a test of my daily performance. I'd also like to know the impact of bipolar on my situation.