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Dr. Alan Berkowitz, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry · Male · Age 61

Dr. Alan Berkowitz, MD is a geriatric psychiatry specialist in San Marcos, CA and has been practicing for 35 years. He graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1984 and specializes in geriatric psychiatry.

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(760) 730-4540

277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301

San Marcos, CA 92069

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(760) 730-4540

Dr. Berkowitz accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO; Select PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
Sharp Health Plan: Gold Value; Health Premier

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No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Berkowitz's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Psychosis Due to Mental Illness

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkowitz treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 91% of his peers

Dr. Berkowitz treats this condition more than 91% of his peers

Major Depressive Disorder

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkowitz treats Major Depressive Disorder more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Berkowitz treats this condition more than 85% of his peers

Group Psychotherapy

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berkowitz performs Group Psychotherapy more than 83% of his peers

Dr. Berkowitz performs this procedure more than 83% of his peers

Dr. Berkowitz's conditions and procedures:

ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anorexia
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
Cocaine Addiction
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
Eating Disorders
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Family Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy
Homicidal Ideation
Major Depressive Disorder
Mania
Marijuana Addiction
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Personality Disorders
Phobia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Geriatric Psychiatry

Board Certifications

Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry

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Education

1984

University Of Michigan Medical School

Medical School

1984

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Berkowitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berkowitz

2.8

Based on 23 reviews

5 Stars	43.47826086956522%	(10)
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2 Stars	4.3478260869565215%	(1)
1 Star	52.17391304347826%	(12)

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I had severe anxiety and going to see Dr. Berkowitz was the best thing I have ever done. I always look forward to my appts. He is a psychiatrist not a therapist and even though he is there to regulate my medication, he always has a good story, a life lesson to share and I leave happier then...Read More

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Tina in Oceanside, CA – Jun 26, 2018

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short, not considerate, not personal, never even looked at me, but typed the whole time on computer and asked questions while typing, never looking over even once. I left with a prescription in my hand.

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Raffy in San Diego, CA – Aug 10, 2016

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I went in to see him after suffering from depression & anxiety. He put me on a medicine that made me very ill.I was throwing up, I had body tremors, & the worst headache I have had in a while.I called and told him this & he said don't take it for one day then go back on it again. I don't know about...Read More

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Krista M. in Cardiff, CA – Feb 25, 2016

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