Thank you for considering to work with me as your physician. I’m looking forward to developing a personalized treatment plan together that will address your mental health concerns. Please read the following important information and instructions prior to scheduling an appointment, using the form below.

Insurance

• Please refer to the home page for a list of insurance plans I can accept.
• Please contact your insurance company for any questions about insurance, such as coverage, co-pays, etc.
• If I don’t accept your insurance, you can pay out-of-pocket by check or credit card. Self-pay patients will be provided with an itemized “superbill” that you can use to be reimbursed by your insurance company under your “out of network” benefits, if any.
• Medi-Cal: I don’t accept any form of Medi-Cal insurance, including commercial Medi-Cal (Aetna Better Health, Blue Shield Promise, Molina Medi-Cal, etc.) Due to insurance company requirements, I cannot see any patient who has a Medi-Cal policy, regardless of other coverage you may have.

Treatment

• Please refer to the home page for a list of conditions I can treat.
• I treat patients over the age of 18 only.
• ADHD: I do not treat “Adult Attention Deficit Disorder” (ADHD) or prescribe stimulant medication for it, unless you have been directly referred to me by another doctor (M.D., D.O.), or you have documentation of a clinical neuropsychiatric evaluation from a psychologist (PhD or PsyD). Psychologists who can provide ADHD evaluations:
  • Alexa Rabin, PsyD: 619-796-1358
  • Carrie Jaffe, PhD: 858-956-9689
  • Joanna Savarese, PhD: 858-752-4396
• Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, etc.): I do not prescribe benzodiazepines for daily use, or for insomnia, unless you were referred directly to me by another doctor (M.D., D.O.). I do help patients who are taking these medications daily, and want help finding an alternative.

Scheduling

• Appointments are conducted using Google Meet, an easy-to-use videoconferencing application that conforms to HIPAA privacy standards. Before your appointment, you will be provided instructions to use Google Meet on your video-enabled mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
• I can currently only accept new patients who reside in the San Diego County area.
• Important: Please complete the online new patient intake form prior to your appointment.
• Important: Please type your billing address into the “Reason for Visit” field.
• Please call (619) 900-9750 if you have any questions.

• Important: Please complete the online new patient intake form prior to your appointment.