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Best Psychiatrists in Irvine

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated November 14, 2024

Introduction to Psychiatry in Irvine

Overview of Psychiatry as a Medical Specialty

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Mental health care plays a significant role in overall well-being and quality of life.

Psychiatry in Irvine's Healthcare Landscape

Irvine boasts a robust mental health care system with numerous qualified psychiatrists.

Psychiatric care in Irvine is often integrated with other medical specialties for comprehensive patient care.


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List of Psychiatrists in Irvine

LC

Dr. Laila Contractor

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

EJ

Dr. Emily Johnson

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 753-8800

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine (Medical School, 1987)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

CT

Dr. Cuneyt Tegin

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

HK

Dr. Harish Kavirajan

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (Medical School, 1994)

English

Psychiatry

RS

Dr. Roberta Schlesinger

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Vanderbilt University (Medical School, 1987)

English

Psychiatry

MS

Dr. Melvin Schwartz

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Northwestern University (Medical School, 1961)

English

Psychiatry

SE

Dr. Sameh Elsanadi

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Neuropsyc Institute UCLA (Fellowship Hospital, 1996)

King Drew UCLA Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1992)

Ain Shams University, Faculty Of Medicine (Medical School, 1987)

English

Arabic

Eisenhower Medical Center

Psychiatry

GS

Dr. Ghulam Surti

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Dow Medical College Karachi (Medical School, 1990)

English

Hindi

Rhode Island Hospital

Kent Hospital

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

Psychiatry

DD

Dr. Dennis Depry

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (Medical School, 1971)

English

Psychiatry

CC

Dr. Carlos Contreras

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 2012)

English

Spanish

Psychiatry

Dr. Can Tang

Dr. Can Tang

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (Residency Hospital)

University of Arizona (Medical School, 2003)

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (Medical School, 2003)

English

Psychiatry

HI

Dr. Harold Boerlin III

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY (Medical School, 1988)

English

Psychiatry

MR

Dr. Mandeep Reddy

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

NN

Dr. Nida Nicasio

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST / RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (Medical School, 1979)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Alexis Rojas

Dr. Alexis Rojas

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(920) 432-4877

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California at San Diego (Medical School, 2013)

English

Integrative Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SK

Dr. Steven Keys

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Neurps Hosp-Ucla (Residency Hospital, 1993)

UCLA Neur Psych Inst (Residency Hospital, 1993)

UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1990)

W Los Angeles Va Med Ctr-Ucla (Internship Hospital, 1990)

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Medical School, 1989)

UCLA (Undergraduate School, 1985)

University of California at Los Angeles (Undergraduate School, 1985)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Kara Sands

Dr. Kara Sands

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(480) 955-0943

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Mayo Clinic Hospital

Neurology

Psychiatry

Vascular Neurology

Dr. Roula Creighton

Dr. Roula Creighton

5.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Dr. Roula Creighton, a board-certified Psychiatrist based in Irvine, CA, offers her expertise through her own practice, Roula Creighton MD Inc. With a stellar 5.0-star rating, she has a solid educational background, having completed her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, followed by residency and internship in Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Creighton is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is proficient in English. Her dedication to providing mental health care is evident through her affiliations and commitment to her patients.

Roula Creighton MD Inc

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)

Medical School - University of California, San Diego, Doctor of Medicine

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Internship in Psychiatry

English

4199 Campus Dr, #550 Irvine, CA

Psychiatrist

Dr. Sarit Hovav

Dr. Sarit Hovav

4.7

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish

Phone

(844) 547-7924

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Creighton University|University of Nebraska / College of Medicine (Residency Hospital, 2016)

English

Hebrew

Russian

Spanish

Methodist Fremont Health

Psychiatry

GY

Dr. Genevieve Yu

4.5

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UCSF (Fellowship Hospital)

UCLA (Residency Hospital)

University of California at Los Angeles (Residency Hospital)

UCLA-NPI (Internship Hospital)

University of Ca (Medical School)

MIT (Undergraduate School)

English

Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Harry Rauch

Dr. Harry Rauch

4.5

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 533-4330

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City (Medical School)

Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy (Undergraduate School)

Langley Porter Inst-Uc San Francisco (Fellowship Hospital, 1991)

Langley Porter Psych Inst UCSF (Fellowship Hospital, 1991)

Letterman Army Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 1991)

Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1985)

Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1982)

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Medical School, 1981)

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK (Undergraduate School, 1977)

Tulane University of Louisiana (Undergraduate School, 1974)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Pediatric Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Dr. Aaron Ritter

Dr. Aaron Ritter

4.4

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Cleveland Clinic

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Psychiatry

LG

Dr. Larry Greenberg

4.3

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Texas at Dallas (Medical School, 1997)

English

Psychiatry

BC

Dr. Binna Chahal

4.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1972)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

EP

Dr. Esther Park

3.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 258-3741

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 1999)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatry

VC

Dr. Vivien Chan

3.8

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 824-5304

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Northeast Ohio Medical University (Medical School, 1998)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

SK

Dr. Stephanie Kua

3.7

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(714) 480-6600

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

YC

Dr. Yujuan Choy

3.7

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Cornell University (Medical School, 2000)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Takashi Matsuki

Dr. Takashi Matsuki

3.5

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Japanese

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus (Residency Hospital, 2015)

Yokosuka General Hospital, Uwamachi, Japan (Residency Hospital, 2009)

United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan (Internship Hospital, 2007)

Tokyo Med and Dental University (Medical School, 2006)

English

Japanese

Mount Sinai Morningside

Psychiatry

ER

Dr. Ernest Rasyidi

3.4

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 2007)

English

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

AA

Dr. Arde Anoshivani

3.4

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Medical School, 1968)

English

Psychiatry

CG

Dr. Chona Green

3.3

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Tagalog

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (Medical School, 1986)

English

Tagalog

Psychiatry

NK

Dr. Nishant Kumar

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Medical School, 2006)

English

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

JF

Dr. John Faber

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 258-3741

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

L A Co Usc Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

La Co Harbor Ucla Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

KN

Dr. Keeban Nam

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 258-3741

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

MS

Dr. Marilyn Sosna

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California at Berkeley (Medical School, 1973)

English

Psychiatry

RL

Dr. Ralph Lissaur

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Arizona (Medical School, 2003)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Alejandra Suzuki

Dr. Alejandra Suzuki

3.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Buenos Aires / Faculty of Medicine (Medical School)

Usc La Co Mc (Residency Hospital, 2001)

University of California Los Angeles (Fellowship Hospital, 2001)

Usc and La Co Mc (Internship Hospital, 1999)

English

Japanese

Spanish

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Psychiatry

Dr. Valeh Karimkhani

Dr. Valeh Karimkhani

2.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of Colorado Health Science Center (Residency Hospital, 2007)

UT-Southwestern (Internship Hospital, 2004)

University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2003)

METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (Undergraduate School, 1999)

American Society of Addiction Medicine ()

English

Psychiatry

Pediatric Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

Dr. Kamal Artin

Dr. Kamal Artin

2.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, German, Kurdish, Persian

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Johns Hopkins Hospital (Residency Hospital, 2002)

University California San Diego Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2000)

Universitat Zurich, Medizinische Fakultat (Medical School, 1995)

English

German

Kurdish

Persian

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

LD

Dr. Lianjie Du

2.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Cantonese

SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1983)

English

Cantonese

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

Psychiatry

ES

Dr. Elahe Sagart

2.8

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Med (Residency Hospital, 2006)

English

Psychiatry

KK

Dr. Kamel Kamel

2.6

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine (Medical School, 1980)

English

Arabic

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Psychiatry

SD

Dr. Shilpa Diwan

2.5

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 2001)

English

Psychiatry

WJ

Dr. William Callahan Jr

2.5

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Tufts University (Medical School, 1986)

English

Psychiatry

RM

Dr. Richard Moldawsky

2.3

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Temple Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1979)

Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Medical School, 1976)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. George Tun

Dr. George Tun

2.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Burmese

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

University of Illinois College of Medicine (Medical School)

University of California at Berkeley (Undergraduate School)

English

Burmese

Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatry

HF

Dr. Hanaa Fam

1.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Alexandria University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1988)

English

Arabic

Psychiatry

RG

Dr. Richard Granese

1.9

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

West Virginia University (Medical School, 2003)

English

Mountain View Hospital

West Valley Medical Center

Ogden Regional Medical Center

Psychiatry

Ernalyn Montgomery

Ernalyn Montgomery

1.8

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Arizona State University (2010)

University of Phoenix (2003)

Hawaii Pacific University (Undergraduate School, 1998)

English

Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Psychiatry

Addiction Medicine

CD

Dr. Connor Duong

1.6

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(611) 326-2202

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Medical School, 2006)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatry

Adult Psychiatry

PA

Dr. Parvin Afshar

1.3

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic

Martin Luther King Jr Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

English

Arabic

Psychiatry

AI

Dr. Ashraf Ismail

1.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO (Medical School, 2004)

English

Arabic

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

JL

Dr. Jessica Langenhan

1.0

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Medical School, 2005)

English

Psychiatry

GK

Dr. Grace Kwon

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Korean

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Western University of Health Sciences (Medical School, 2010)

English

Korean

Addiction Psychiatry

Psychiatry

JD

Dr. Jimmy Doan

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(714) 896-7504

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

PS

Dr. Paul Sargent

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences (Medical School, 2002)

English

Psychiatry

Brain Injury Medicine

KS

Dr. Kenneth Steinhoff

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(949) 478-5367

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Drexel University College of Medicine (Medical School, 1986)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

EY

Dr. Emily Yee

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

TN

Dr. Theresa Nguyen

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(916) 973-5300

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2010)

English

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry

KD

Dr. Kishore Desagani

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

Phone

(562) 634-9534

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE / SIDDHARTHA MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1994)

English

Hindi

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Forensic Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Shannon Shaffer

Shannon Shaffer

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Psychiatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

AP

Dr. Ann Park

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

EL

Dr. Elly Lee

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

GP

Dr. Gary Pedneault

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine (Medical School, 1989)

English

Psychiatry

AL

Dr. Andrew Lampley

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Psychiatry

AP

Dr. Amanda Pham

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2016)

English

Psychiatry

Dr. Amy Blood

Dr. Amy Blood

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Tufts Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2021)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Medical School, 2017)

Northwestern University, Weinberg College Of Arts & Science-B.A. (Undergraduate School, 2013)

English

Psychiatry

IW

Dr. Isidor Ward

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Medical College of Wisconsin (Medical School, 1991)

English

Psychiatry

JW

Dr. Jun Wang

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(720) 282-8015

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

The Medical Center of Aurora

Psychiatry

RL

Dr. Ronald Leino

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(888) 988-2800

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS (Medical School, 1980)

English

Psychiatry

HA

Dr. Hewa Artin

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Medical School)

English

Psychiatry

CR

Dr. Christine Ricketts

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

TB

Dr. Thomas Backus

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

NEW YORK Medical College (Medical School, 1978)

English

Psychiatry

TN

Dr. Tuong Nguyen

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF SAIGON / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY (Medical School, 1973)

English

Psychiatry

CC

Dr. Clayton Chieu Chau

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Cantonese

University of Minnesota Medical School (Medical School)

English

Cantonese

Psychiatry

RL

Dr. Robert Lee

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Psychiatry

AM

Dr. Anthony Mascola

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (Medical School, 2000)

English

Psychiatry

Alfred Wu

Alfred Wu

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

RC

Dr. Roula Creighton

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

University of California at San Diego (Medical School, 2004)

English

Psychiatry

AR

Dr. Amelia Russo-Neustadt

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

University of California at Berkeley (Medical School, 1990)

English

Psychiatry

KG

Dr. Kiefer Greenspan

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

UI Health

Psychiatry

AN

Dr. Aaron Neustadt

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Baylor University (Medical School, 1978)

English

Psychiatry

BA

Dr. Bahman Amadi

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

English

Upstate University Hospital

Psychiatry

TE

Tamar Edwards

N/A

Irvine, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

English

Psychiatry

Choosing a Psychiatrist in Irvine

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Psychiatrist

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certification
  • Educational background and specializations

Experience and Areas of Expertise

  • Years in practice
  • Specializations (e.g., Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry)

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Star ratings from platforms like Healthgrades
  • Number of patient reviews

Language Proficiency

  • Availability of multilingual psychiatrists
  • Common languages offered (e.g., English, Spanish, Arabic)

Steps in the Psychiatrist Selection Process

Research and Shortlisting

  • Utilizing online directories and healthcare platforms
  • Considering insurance network coverage

Verifying Credentials

  • Checking board certifications
  • Reviewing educational background

Initial Consultations

  • Scheduling introductory appointments
  • Preparing questions and concerns

Assessing Compatibility

  • Evaluating communication style
  • Considering treatment approaches

Top-Rated Psychiatrists in Irvine

Dr. Can Tang

Highest-rated psychiatrist

  • 5-star rating with 39 reviews

Education and Certifications

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certified

Professional Information

  • Specializes in Psychiatry
  • Male physician

Dr. Steven Keys

Highly rated with extensive experience

  • 5-star rating with 5 reviews

Education and Certifications

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certified

Professional Information

  • Specializes in Psychiatry
  • Male physician

Dr. Harold Boerlin III

Well-regarded psychiatrist

  • 5-star rating with 9 reviews

Education and Certifications

  • Harvard University School of Psychology
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certified

Professional Information

  • Specializes in Psychiatry
  • Male physician

Dr. Roula Creighton

Highly rated female psychiatrist

  • 5-star rating on ZocDoc

Education and Certifications

  • University of California, San Diego
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified

Professional Information

  • Specializes in Psychiatry
  • Female physician
  • Affiliated with Roula Creighton MD Inc

Dr. Sameh Elsanadi

Experienced multilingual psychiatrist

  • 5-star rating with 3 reviews

Education and Certifications

  • Ain Shams University, Faculty Of Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology certified

Professional Information

  • Specializes in Psychiatry
  • Male physician
  • Speaks English and Arabic

Additional Resources for Finding Psychiatrists in Irvine

Professional Organizations and Directories

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

  • Offers a 'Find a Psychiatrist' tool on their website
  • Provides information on board-certified psychiatrists

California Psychiatric Association

  • Local branch of the APA
  • May offer resources specific to Irvine and surrounding areas

Online Review Platforms and Healthcare Provider Databases

Healthgrades

  • Comprehensive listings of psychiatrists in Irvine
  • Includes patient reviews and ratings

ZocDoc

  • Allows patients to book appointments online
  • Provides detailed information about psychiatrists' backgrounds

Psychology Today

  • Offers a therapist directory that includes psychiatrists
  • Allows filtering by location, specialties, and insurance accepted

Local Healthcare Networks and Hospitals

UCI Health

  • University of California, Irvine's healthcare system
  • Offers psychiatric services and may provide referrals

Hoag Hospital

  • Local hospital with mental health services
  • May have a network of affiliated psychiatrists

Insurance Provider Networks

Check with your insurance company

  • Many insurers have online directories of in-network providers
  • Can help find psychiatrists who accept your specific insurance plan