Psychiatrist in
Costa Mesa, California,
Jerry Benzl, MD
Provider Type: Psychiatrist
Manages Medications: Yes
Provider Gender: Male
Serving: 0-65+
Jerry Benzl, MD
Our body, mind, and environment all play a crucial role in impacting our health and in psychiatry, this lesson is key.
I chose psychiatry in large part because I believe that health functions as a system that incorporates each of these factors to a significant degree. This is good news because it means I can work with my patients to apply a wide range of plans to meet their goals and advance in a positive way. Indeed, what my field calls the Ëœbiopsychosocial’ paradigm really calls for an all of the above approach. Yet, I do want to emphasize that although biological interventions, and medication in particular, play a valuable role in treating many conditions, our own circumstances often have a much greater effect on our day to day wellbeing. The interplay of stress, and how we respond to stress, really is the fundamental equation of psychiatry.
My academic history is somewhat eclectic. My undergraduate degree is from U.C. Berkeley in mathematics and economics and I have a master degree in the social sciences from UCI. I started my journey in psychiatry at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago where I completed both my M.D. and general residency. Illinois is a fantastic place to learn and train; the culture of Chicago is diverse and patients ranged across a wide spectrum of circumstances. I returned home to California to complete my fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine, in Orange County. I see myself as a Ëœlife-span’ psychiatrist and I enjoy working with all ages.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD/Trauma
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Compsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
- Self-Pay
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jerry Benzl. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Jerry Benzl generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Jerry Benzl's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Jerry Benzl:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Compsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
- Self-Pay
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Jerry Benzl is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
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Yes, Jerry Benzl does offer telehealth visits.