Dr. Alan Berkowitz, MD

Dr. Alan Berkowitz, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry  ·  
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Age 60
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Dr. Alan Berkowitz, MD is a geriatric psychiatry specialist in San Marcos, CA and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1984 and specializes in geriatric psychiatry.
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277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301

San Marcos, CA 92069

Contact Information

(760) 730-4540

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Sharp Health Plan

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ADHD and-or ADD
very high
more than 98% of peers
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
very high
more than 95% of peers
Major Depressive Disorder
very high
more than 90% of peers

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1  Specialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

2  Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

30  Conditions Treated

6  Procedures

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychiatric Medication Therapy
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

  • University Of Michigan Medical School
    Medical School | Graduated 1984

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dr. Berkowitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berkowitz

2.8

Based on 23 reviews

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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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Dr. Berkowitz accepts 5 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
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