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    Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Meet the front of our office, 3151 Airway Ave Suite G1, Costa Mesa, CA.

    Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists

    3.2(79 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    Speaks Spanish
    Certified professionals

    I'm really grateful I found Dr. Shiva Ahmadi. Ever since I was diagnosed and started getting the…read moreright support, I honestly feel like I understand myself so much better. I've become more confident, especially at work, and I've been able to recognize strengths in myself that I didn't always see before. Since my diagnosis, I've even gotten promoted, which is something I'm really proud of. I feel like I'm finally learning how to work with my brain instead of constantly fighting against it. Dr. Ahmadi listens, understands, and has helped me feel more confident in myself and what I'm capable of. I'm genuinely thankful for the support and guidance I've received.

    I saw Dr shiva ahmadi. By far the worst doctors I've ever seen …read more 1- she doesn't listen to you or retain ANY information you tell her so every time you see her she doesn't remember or even take notes or review notes from before so it's like she knows NOTHING about you each time you talk to her and have to explain things all over again endlessly with her 2- instead of listening and retaining ANYTHING you tell her about what you are and aren't comfortable with - instead she's just anxious to keep pushing certain medications on you as if maybe she's getting a kickback from them because she keeps pushing and suggesting the same ones over and over again even when you tell her over and over that you're uncomfortable with that medication or type of medication and even had bad reactions in the past from it and yer each time you speak to her she will continue to push it each time anyhow as if she doesn't remember you telling her no and why two weeks prior 3- she would keep telling me false information and her personal opinions on medication I was on or prescribed by my other primary doctors and trying to blame those or make me scared or paranoid on those medications making me scared and confused and worried then have to go back to those doctors and then they confirm what shiva is saying is false and to continue my medication needed to help me get healthy and better 4- she clearly just sits there and pushes her wrong opinions on you for the 15 min appt and doesn't care what you say or feel during the appt 5- Everytime I spoke to her I felt worse then before I saw her 6- she gave me one medication that I told her I had in the past that helped me , she gave me 10 pills 70 days ago and I still have 2 left . Each time that I spoke with her on each one of my appointments she offered me a refill, but I told her I didn't need one at that time because I still had some left. But when I notified them that I wanted to change Doctors because I was not comfortable with her they told me I could still get a refill since I was down to only two and I would need them and I couldn't see the new doctor for a month. So I called and asked for a few more just to make sure I had them so I can take them "as needed" or just have them in case I need them until I see the next doctor and even though she offered me refills several times she denied giving me a refill once she knew that I wasn't going to use her anymore and told me to just go ahead and go to the emergency room if I needed help. When she knows very well that the emergency room is not necessary for panic attacks. But the medication helps. It was basically her FU to me and retaliatory. Because she was mad that I was not going to want to use her anymore so she has decided that she was not going to give me a refill and basically told me to F off and go to the hospital if I needed help. Mind you that in 74 days of having the medication I only took eight. But she basically treated me as if I was some sort of pill seeker that just wanted more and more pills. When really in reality she knows very well that I'm just trying to make sure that I don't have to go to the hospital every single day and spend thousands of dollars at the hospital for panic attack attacks. She's very cruel and dismissive

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    Phuong Tran, DNP - Dr. Phuong Tran, DNP

    Phuong Tran, DNP

    4.6(110 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    Certified professionals
    Remote services

    What has surprised me the most in working with Dr. Tran is the way he listens -- deeply, patiently,…read moreand with genuine interest. Before him, I had experiences where I felt like I had to fight to be heard, rush through concerns, or only share the "important" symptoms because I worried the provider didn't have time for the rest. That kind of environment makes it hard to be vulnerable or honest. With Dr. Tran, it's the complete opposite. For the first time, I feel like I can say everything without needing to filter or edit myself. He listens to the full story, even when I'm rambling, anxious, or unsure how to articulate what l'm feeling. He doesn't interrupt. He doesn't rush me along. He doesn't jump to conclusions. He lets me speak in my own pace and my own way. Then, once I'm finished, he reflects back what he heard - not in a robotic way, but in a way that makes it clear he truly understood what I meant, not just what I said. That level of careful listening has helped me open up more than I ever have in mental health treatment. There have been sessions where I walked in overwhelmed, on the verge of tears, or feeling completely lost. He never looks uncomfortable or impatient. He stays calm, grounded, and steady, gently guiding me through the conversation until I can breathe again and see things clearly. That kind of support has been invaluable. And when I have questions -- whether about symptoms, medications, or even just the emotional experience of what I'm going through -- he answers them thoroughly and thoughtfully. Never rushed. Never dismissive. Never acting like I should already know the answer. I always leave appointments feeling more informed, more grounded, and more seen. Because I finally feel truly heard, my progress has accelerated dramatically. I'm able to share things I've held in for years, and that honesty has transformed the way I understand myself. I can't express how rare and meaningful that experience has been.

    What makes Dr. Tran stand out from almost every provider I've seen is his ability to see the whole…read moreperson, not just the diagnosis. So many clinicians focus only on symptom checklists: sleep, appetite, energy, mood rating, anxiety level. But they overlook the deeper layers that drive those symptoms. Dr. Tran does the opposite. He understands that mental health is connected to everything: relationships, identity, stress, physical health, past experiences, lifestyle, trauma, even daily habits. And he weaves all of those layers into treatment in a way that feels seamless and supportive.   He asks about what's happening at work, at home, socially, emotionally, physically. Not out of curiosity, but because he understands how interconnected each part of life is. He notices patterns between sleep, stress, mood, and behavior. He helps me understand how certain environments impact me or how certain habits influence my energy. His holistic approach isn't just psychological. It's practical. He encourages healthy routines, grounding techniques, boundaries, coping strategies, scheduling adjustments, and lifestyle shifts that actually fit into my life. None of it feels overwhelming or unrealistic. He explains why each change matters and how it supports the bigger picture. Because he treats me as a whole person, I've noticed improvements far beyond my initial symptoms. My confidence is higher. My energy is better. My daily functioning has improved. I feel more balanced emotionally and more capable mentally. Working with him has shown me what psychiatric care should be: not just symptom management, but true whole-person healing.

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    Allied Psychiatry & Mental Health: Hadi Estakhri, MD - Office

    Allied Psychiatry & Mental Health: Hadi Estakhri, MD

    3.4(42 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I've been going to Allied Psychiatry for a few years now, and they've always been extremely…read moreattentive and punctual with their work, especially the office manager Paulina and my psychiatrist Ricky. They both are super knowledgeable, helpful, and have the best interest of the patients in mind in everything they do. This isn't a scripted review or anything, these are my honest thoughts about a great psychiatry office; I've had a few bad ones before this, and there's a reason I've stuck with Allied Psychiatry for years.

    I was so hopeful for this visit but it did not meet even minimal expectations. When a new patient…read morewalks into the office, I expect the doctor to get up and walk over and shake hands and show me my seat. Instead he just said take a seat while he hides behind a huge computer. ...you could barely see his face behind the machine. It reminded me of the Wizard of Oz when the Wizard was hiding behind the curtain! His office needs to be completely redesigned. IT is not conducive to having a relaxed conversation.The room needs a long couch with two small ottomans. He should have a comfortable chair off to the side working on a laptop not hiding behind a massive computer. I am sure whoever designed the room charged him a pretty penny...but they obviously had no idea on how to make a client feel comfortable. I asked him a couple of basic questions and he said"why do you ask"? The girls in the front office were very friendly and accommodating. However, unfortunately I am not able to return or recommend this practice. Lastly, I don't believe he even reviewed my file before the visit as he asked me for the reason for my visit which he should have known ahead of my visit.

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