LAS VEGAS — A prominent Las Vegas child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Akindele Kolade, is facing a cascade of disciplinary actions and a growing chorus of patient complaints alleging a pattern of reckless prescribing, insurance overbilling, and a disturbing lack of empathy toward the vulnerable populations he is licensed to treat.

The allegations against Kolade, who operates Cal Psychiatric Services and holds board certifications in Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine, paint a picture of a practitioner who has repeatedly prioritized profit and expediency over patient safety, according to official complaints and interviews with former clients.

A Physician Under Scrutiny

Dr. Akindele Emmanuel Kolade, 61, has over 35 years of experience in the medical field, graduating from University Palackeho / Medical College in 1988. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health System and a fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. His practice, Cal Psychiatric Services, is located at 3027 E Sunset Rd, Suite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89120, and he is listed as the owner of the organization.

Yet despite these credentials, Kolade’s professional record is marred by disciplinary actions and a litany of patient complaints that span years and multiple jurisdictions.

The Prescribing Violations

At the center of the regulatory storm is a formal complaint filed by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (Case No. 25-41463-1). The board alleges that Kolade issued 13 controlled substance prescriptions while traveling overseas, pre-signed prescriptions or used a signature stamp, and prescribed medications to patients without establishing a bona fide therapeutic relationship.

The practice of pre-signing prescriptions—particularly for controlled substances—is a significant red flag for regulators, as it creates opportunities for diversion and abuse. Prescribing to patients without a legitimate doctor-patient relationship further undermines the fundamental safeguards designed to prevent addiction and ensure appropriate care. Given Kolade’s certification in Addiction Medicine, the allegations suggest a troubling disconnect between his credentials and his alleged practices.

A History of Pharmacy Board Discipline

This is not Kolade’s first run-in with Nevada regulators. On October 15, 2021, the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy entered a stipulated settlement and order that suspended his controlled substance prescribing registration. The suspension was stayed, but Kolade was placed on two years of probation and fined $5,000, plus $2,000 in costs. Public records confirm the disciplinary action, with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy issuing a suspension on October 13, 2021.

Despite this disciplinary history, Kolade continued to practice. The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners subsequently pursued a reciprocal action, culminating in a settlement agreement and order in Case No. 25-41463-1. In that settlement, Kolade admitted to one violation of NRS 630.301(4) for malpractice and three violations of NRS 630.3062(1)(a) for failure to maintain proper medical records. He agreed to pay a fine of $4,500 and $4,504.34 in costs, perform 10 hours of continuing medical education relating to best practices in medical recordkeeping, pass all five sections of the Ethics and Boundaries Assessment Services (EBAS) examination, and receive a public letter of reprimand. An order amending his probation period has also been issued, indicating ongoing regulatory oversight of his practice.

Overbilling Complaints and Recklessness

While the regulatory actions focus on prescribing practices and record-keeping failures, a separate and equally concerning pattern emerges from patient accounts: allegations of rampant overbilling and a cavalier, dismissive approach to patient care.

One former client, whose son was a patient at Cal Psychiatric Services since 2019, described a series of unprofessional encounters. After seeing Kolade for just three visits, the parent asked routine questions about addiction risks, holistic strategies, and long-term medication goals. “To these questions he became angry and defensive, saying that I was saying he was incompetent,” the parent recounted. “Within seconds [he] said that he was not a good fit for me and he will refill the rx and no longer be our doctor.”

Another former patient was blunt: “This guy had absolutely no bedside manner… All about money. He unethically overbilled my insurance. Saw him only twice!!” This patient also described being left without medication for five days because the office was closed, with Kolade allegedly responding, “that’s not my problem.”

The theme of rushed, profit-driven appointments is echoed repeatedly. “My first appointment with Kolade was about 3mins. He never even asked me what was wrong or to describe my symptoms or anything about my medical history,” one reviewer wrote. Another stated, “They are quick to bill you a fee for paperwork but he won’t spend more than 5 minutes getting to know you and understand you as a patient.”

These accounts suggest a practice model where billing takes precedence over basic clinical assessment—a model that is particularly dangerous in psychiatry, where accurate diagnosis and ongoing dialogue are essential.

A Pattern of Disdain for Vulnerable Patients

The complaints also reveal a troubling pattern of condescension toward patients with complex needs, including those with autism and functional neurological disorders—conditions Kolade is specifically trained to treat as a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

One patient, seen during Kolade’s probationary period, wrote: “Dr. Kolade told me I didn’t seem autistic because I was too intelligent and graduated highschool… He did not know what functional seizures were, and then when I explained them he stated that I did not have ‘real seizures.’ Extremely condescending.”

Another described leaving appointments in tears: “It was my first time ever seeing a psychiatrist and he made it a totally unsafe space to talk to him and get help… If you no longer enjoy your career, retire and stop putting your anger onto others.”

Another reviewer on Birdeye described an encounter in which Kolade “became defensive and agitated lashing out at me and attacking me about my lifestyle choices when the Dr. Has not even read my file to understand my case (at all) but literally in front of his entire office staff began to publicly belittle me for bring disabled”.

Even the front-line experience appears to reflect a hostile environment. One individual attempting to schedule an appointment reported being hung up on three times by a receptionist named Julie, who laughed at their complaints and refused to provide the office manager’s contact information.

A Troubling Pattern of Research Misconduct

The allegations against Kolade extend beyond clinical practice. An FDA Form 483 inspection report dated May 6, 2019, revealed that Kolade, acting as a clinical investigator in Las Vegas, was found to have significant deficiencies in the conduct of a study. These included “the enrollment of subjects who did not meet inclusion/exclusion criteria and the failure to complete required laboratory and safety assessments as per the study protocol”. The FDA concluded that these issues “indicate a failure to conduct the investigation in accordance with the signed statement of the investigator”.

A Regulatory Reckoning?

Dr. Kolade’s case raises serious questions about how a physician with a documented history of controlled substance violations was permitted to continue practicing—and allegedly overbilling—without more stringent oversight. The reciprocal action by the medical board suggests that regulators are now taking a closer look, but for the patients who have already been harmed, the damage may be done.

Kolade’s online ratings paint a starkly divided picture. On Sharecare, he holds a 2.5-star rating based on 42 reviews, with 24 one-star ratings—the lowest possible score. Healthgrades similarly shows a 2.5-star rating based on 42 reviews. Birdeye reports a 2.6-star rating with 54 reviews. Yet on Tebra, some patients offer praise, with one writing that “Dr. Kolade literally saved me from a total mental breakdown”. This polarization suggests that while some patients have had positive experiences, a substantial number have been left feeling dismissed, overcharged, and retraumatized.

The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners has not yet announced a final resolution in Case No. 25-41463-1 beyond the settlement agreement and amended probation order. Dr. Kolade did not respond to requests for comment for this story.

For families and individuals seeking psychiatric care, the allegations serve as a stark reminder: credentials and board certifications do not always guarantee compassion, competence, or ethical conduct. In the case of Dr. Akindele Kolade, the evidence suggests a practitioner who has repeatedly fallen short on all three.

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