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 of California
  • Cigna
  • Sharp Health Plan

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Berkowitz performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

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

Dr. Berkowitz's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

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

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • University Of Michigan Medical School
    Medical School | Graduated 1984

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Berkowitz has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Berkowitz's Reviews

2.8
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Berkowitz to family and friends
21 total reviews (2 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (21)

  • 5
    (9)
  • 4
    (0)
  • 3
    (0)
  • 2
    (1)
  • 1
    (11)

Dr. Berkowitz's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    GOOD

  • Answers questions

    GOOD

  • Time well spent

    GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    VERY GOOD

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    GOOD

  • Average wait time

    10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (2)

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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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...more
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Dr. Berkowitz accepts 4 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • 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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Dr. Berkowitz's affiliated hospitals

Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St
San Diego, CA 92123
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Tri - City Medical Center
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
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