I have been with Dr. Corona's office for over a few years now, and his level of care between him and his office manager Leslie has exceeded my expectations. I'm only one patient, but I can tell Dr. Corona genuinely emphasizes and listens to each patient with their individual needs and life circumstances. If you need someone to listen, this doctor is it. His office manager Leslie has been there for 2 years now, and she goes above and beyond to keep the office competent and running smoothly, and always calls back the same day. Not only is her work ethic amazing, but she is also sweet and understanding. As a professional in the pharmacy industry, I know how corrupt the medical field is. Doctor Corona and Leslie will alleviate a lot of that stress and give you a peace of mind. Don't hesitate to call their office, you won't be disappointed. read more

Literally his secretary Leslie was so rude She was completely short and unprofessional Dr. Corona is Medically negligent and DO not go to him. He will throw a million boxes of medicine at you. All samples - then he will just diagnose you falsely and make you a slave to medications , diagnoses and prescriptions wrongly prescribed- I was lucky enough to find a perfect combo of medications under his care - then he dropped me as a patient with NO interim medication while I waited the two weeks it took to transition to my new and improved Doctor. Stay away or you will be hiring a malpractice attorney - read more

The medical field can be extremely difficult to navigate and for that I want to write an honest review of my experience under this doctors care for eight years. I consider myself to have been terribly naïve and ignorant the moment I walked into this office. I was horribly scared for my well-being and my future I would have done anything to not succumb to the mental health issues I was experiencing, later to find they were not that abnormal. Eight years ago, I felt terribly sick. I started having panic attacks, social anxiety, and a hint of depression. It really freaked me out so I sought out help. I had a wonderful budding art career in Los Angeles was fully independent and had discovered a major love for long distance hiking When I started to feel blue. A family member recommended I see Dr. CoronA Upon my first visit, I made it very clear. I was completely new to the psychiatric world, I was hesitant to start medication, but I would also do anything to not fall down a spiral of depression as I was an independent adult at 24 the doctor explained that my symptoms were a genetic disposition i couldn't get out of ( FALSE) ; And I was shocked not to mention, completely terrified. He told me I was lucky because I had found him and he could "cure" me. I was young naïve and extremely scared so I took everything This doctor said, as word. That was a huge mistake, massive. A huge mistake I wouldn't realize until many years later. This doctor prescribed me a cocktail of medications over FOURTEEN , having intense side effects, that he assured me were completely normal. It wasn't until my benzos started becoming a physical addiction Did I stop to think something was very very wrong. For 8 years. I was prescribed the highest and strongest dosage of benzodiazepines you could legally get. I could finally numb the constant white noise I heard constantly . Years later I would find I was struggling with severe PTSD Benzodiazepines shouldn't be taken for longer than a few months, typically. I had altered my brain chemistry drastically . My nervous system was completely wrecked, as was I. my depression worsened dramatically I had disabling social anxiety, I could barely leave the house. I was very open with these problems to Dr Corona who usually just upped my dosage. Over the years, I have destroyed friendships . Over the years. I have lost myself completely, over the years, My mental health has taken a serious decline. All because of the same thing. This doctor Finally, I lost control of everything and I could see that. I felt utterly helpless. I attempted to take my life after realizing I had been a lab rat for this doctor, for years. I was highly physically dependent to the anti anxiety drug he prescribed and the side effects from not taking it were devastating. I felt trapped. I felt like a slave to medication. Worst of all, I felt like an addict to my prescriptions One day I was truly fed up and had a very risky / unsafe idea I could get off this pill on my own, It's been 16 months. nitially I could not walk. I was hallucinating very intensely. I saw jungle animals in front of my eyes. Trembling, Sweating, Nausea, Vertigo, Diarrhea, all of it had been going on at once. I had been a glorified lab rat for years. Everything I begged not to alter or loose the first day I met him, I lost entirely. I'm an open book I did everything I could Once I realized I had been a lab rat and was hooked on anti depressants, antipsychotics mood, stabilizers, benzodiazepines, etc. I was so utterly disgusted. I didn't feel that I should live anymore. I had no idea how I was going to be able to disconnect from all these prescriptions. When I asked the doctor for referral to another doctor, he laughed and said I would not be able to afford one. I truly felt stuck, which is why I attempted to take my life. I slipped into a two month coma which allowed me to withdraw from all the antipsychotic medication. I had been prescribed for eight years. It was truly a blessing and disguise because I never went back to any sort of medication, I've already seen drastic improvements my state of being and I am so unbelievably grateful My only intention with this review is I hope to God I can help one single person look elsewhere for help when it comes to your mental health. I never want anyone to experience the horror roller coaster that I have endured for almost a decade. It ruined some of the best years of my life and if I could take it back, I would in an instant it's devastating to me to know someone with that power Can manipulate you and your mind with fear ultimately causing extreme damage to one's psyche. I know that I will reap consequences from speaking my truth, but again no one should ever have to go through what I have been through. My life will never be the same and it's only because I came to this doctor. I do not recommend this business. read more

Paul D Corona MD - Prescription from Dr Corona - Psychiatrists Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

I've only been a patient here for a couple of months, but I'm already blown away by how incredible this office is. Anytime I've had a question or issue with medication, the doctor personally calls back the same day, which is unheard of in my experience. Most offices take days to respond, but this doctor is truly on top of it.The staff is just as impressive. Every time I've called, they've been warm, professional, and genuinely helpful. Leslie, in particular, stands out she's always so kind and attentive, making sure everything runs smoothly and that patients feel cared for. It's rare to find a team this responsive and compassionate. Highly recommend! read more

Corrupt doctor, falsely prescribes medications, if you do work with him please get a second opinion. He participates in malpractice, and treats patients poorly. Please, please.. do not get treatment from him. read more

Dr. Corona is a curative is how I would explain him. After years of trying to find a Doctor who understood my moods, better than I did, was a blessing. It was decades before I found a Dr. that could put a label on my chemical imbalance. He is and was so helpful to me especially when it came to moving to California, and leaving California. He's always been a Doctor who calls you back on the phone. So important. He knows what helps and what helped me. And he has a sense of humor. Who wouldn't with the name 'Corona'. Stephanie N. read more

Dr. Corona is an excellent doctor and diagnostician. His patience and expertise saved my life and has kept me medically stable the last 22 years. His office is always professional and his assistant Leslie is competent and compassionate. read more

I am a new patient of Dr. Corona. He listened to my concerns and explained in detail that when you have been under chronic stress, your central nervous system gets stuck in survival mode. Cortisol and adrenaline remain elevated, and your central nervous system doesn't get the signal that you're safe. I've been in a tornado of existing in a fight-or-flight response, which is exhausting. I have searched for a doctor who knows how to get your body/mind back in balance. He talked me through the steps to get my body emotionally and physically back in sync. When you know something so well, have studied and treated patients for many years, and you have empathy for your patients, it is a relief to find a doctor who truly wants to get you back to "normal" again, whatever your normal is and what feels comfortable to you. Leslie is so sweet, giving, and kind. I felt seen and respected. Reach out, they truly can help!! read more

Dr. Corona is a compassionate and caring doctor. He listens to you without rushing and makes you feel comfortable. It's clear he genuinely wants to help you feel better, and that makes a big difference when you're not feeling well. Also his podcast is great. read more

I've been a patient of Dr Coronas for 7+ years. I have never had a doctor who listens so well. I was recommended by another patient who was also very happy with him. I'm very grateful to receive such great care from him and his staff. I look forward to every visit and would highly recommend him read more

Dr. Corona has been my doctor since 2011, and was always great What makes him outstanding is recently my wife and son had a huge bout of depression. Dr corona was there during the weekends, at nights and with constant follow ups Would recommend him for both adults and children. read more

Doctor Corona's work in stabilizing my bipolar disorder kept me from killing myself. He saved my life. Period. That's how powerful it can be when you have the right care. I wasted years on therapy trying to feel better when the neuroscience of my brain simply wouldn't allow me. Get his books on Amazon, start there, and find out for yourself. read more

Dr. Corona treated my then-teenage daughter in 2000-2001. He was caring, helped encourage her and she had faith in him. But he prescribed wildly and in my view irresponsibly, without informing me about any of the side effects or asking whether I wanted this for her. Sometimes the effects were awful and I'd take her off them right away. Eventually, she was in the hospital for her larger medical issue, they treated her with just a time-release medication for ADHD and she was fine, no side effects, no problems. He was a wild man with a prescription pad. Don't go there. read more

Dr Corona is not only an expert in his field ,he is the kinda Doctor you keep for a lifetime ! He cares he listens and treats patients with dignity. I highly recommend Dr corona as he has been my Doctor whom I trust and respect. If you are searching for a doctor that truly cares about his patients you must call Dr corona. My thanks to his staff as well they make you feel like family ! Thank you Dr corona and staff so much Eileen read more

Dr. Paul has been treating my family for 16 years. He is very knowledgeable and caring. I trust him with my care as well my child's care. He listens to my concerns and always is referring to my chart for previous appointments. He is very easy to talk to. Very open and honest. I feel like you could tell him all your troubles and there is no judgement. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent doctor understands patient care and how to help. The staff is professional, friendly and efficient. Best healthcare experience.

Do not listen to this doctor. He almost killed me. I was misdiagnosed and over medicated by him. It took years to recover from his advise. Please find another way. Do NOT listen to him read more

Dr. Corona has been by far the most thorough, caring, and compassionate doctors I have even seen. I was used to being rushed through appointments and feeling just like a number with other doctors. Dr Corona actually takes the time to talk through all your concerns and discuss a treatment plan tailored to you and your preferences. He also publishes weekly podcasts that are very informational! read more

Here's my experience with the 'guru' of antidepressants: In 2003, I was diagnosed by Dr. Corona as clinically depressed after my biological family entered the picture unannounced. Because SSRI's weren't known much back then, I was the guinea pig for the drugs. Every visit I was loaded up on samples from infamous drug companies and when one drug stopped working, another one was given to me. First Effexor then Lexapro, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, then ultimately Paxil. For 6+ years I existed. For 6 years I was the definition of a zombie. I existed. I was a robot. I masked the reality of my situation. For the time I was seeing Dr. Corona, he not once mentioned what effects these drugs would have after getting off of them. Nope. He just upped the amount of the drug or changed it to a new one. 7 years later I finally went off the drugs. No one ever told me how severe the drug withdrawals (3 to be exact) would be and lost my 20s because of this man. Turns out all I needed was Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NOT SSRIs. Oh just FYI. Once your on these drugs for a while and you get off them, be prepared to deal with your emotions. It took a total of 10 YEARS for me to get back to a new normal and even then I'm still messed up. Please do your research now that internet is available and find a doctor you trust! Thanks for reading. read more

Was my doctor for years. He started to get interested in anxiety & depression medications, and prescribed different cocktails of pills that I'm not so sure I even needed, and soon discontinued. Eventually he told me to find another doctor because he didn't want to spend his time on routine doctoring but instead focus on writing a book about anxiety & depression pill combos. I thought wow glad I could be your guinea pig you dick. That was the last time I saw him. If you keep looking you will be able to find a gp who is more interested in your wellness than his own pet projects. read more

Do not go to this doctor -ever! He does not listen to patient and piles on drugs without regard for the patient. Does not do any blood work and continues to dol out addictive medications without any concern of the patients wellbeing and potential harm! Stay away and especially keep your teenagers and young adults away! read more

These poor reviews are highly biased. I have been seeing Dr. Corona for many years now and he has helped me greatly. He responds to my calls quite quickly and always makes himself available to answer my questions. Everybody's physiology is different, so it almost always takes some trial and error to get the medications down correctly. read more

Dr. Paul Corona is a knowledgeable, kind and caring doctor. He has been a god-send for me. He really takes the time to get to know what your issues are and get you on track to feeling better. I have been a patient of his for over 11 years and I have referred many friends/colleagues to him. I would recommend him in a heartbeat read more

Dr. Corona is the man! If you need a psychiatrist look no further. Has helped me progress tremendously with my mental health over the last few years. Thank you Sir! read more

Dr. Corona was our family Dr. For years, and I can honestly say that he is partially responsible for the demise of myself and my father, thus destroying our whole family. Prescribing cocktails of unneeded pills and not thinking twice about it. This so called Dr. Only looks out for himself, and looks at his patients as glorified lab rats. He prays on younger kids to start with, so parents beware! I wish more people would come forward and share their experience so we can make it harder for him to do this to any more innocent people. read more

Dr. Corona was my family doctor since I was a little girl. After my second child in 2002 I complained of headaches and was sent home that day with a anti-depressant called Effexor and later he added well-butrin. After sitting in his office one day and hearing him go into the other rooms asking them how the Effexor was going a red flag went up for me and I stopped going to him. It took me 10 years to get off of an anti-depressant and I cant tell you how much hell I went through. I regret trusting him as my Doctor and not researching all the horrible side effects and misery this brought me. It is truly a shame! read more

Very well educated doctor. You give the doctor your symptoms. He then uses his years of education to prescribe what he feels will work best for you, if it does not work for you he does not force you to keep taking it. He and I have tried several things for myself and it took a while for him to diagnose me as bipolar two. Which by the way is often mis-diagnosed with ADHD as it has been my whole life. For the first time in over 20 years of being mis-diagnosed, I feel normal. He's a miracle! I would recommend him to anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar 1 or 2, any mental health disorder, PCP, as a patient always do your research on any new medication you take, always ask Dr. Corona questions he's answered me any side effects they may have and when to stop taking them if they have any symptoms, he's even said to stop taking them if they don't work. So to read these reviews is not the Dr. Corona I know, he's so knowledgeable and doesn't force anyone to take medications. As a human being you have have free will, if a medication does not make you feel better, don't take it, before you take a new medication do your homework and see if it's addictive. If your doctor prescribes you a benzodiazepine on a daily basis that's typically rare unless you really really need it, that's something you would want to talk with him about and get a second and third opinion about. But I know he doesn't like doing that, as he just got me off one my old quack psychiatrist had me taking daily and I didn't do my homework and paid the price. So good luck I hope this helps. I would definitely recommend Dr. Corona just do your homework on any new medication you take with any doctor your with, explain your symptoms as real as you can, good luck, long, happy, healthy, and safe lives! -Jared read more