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Psychiatrist in San Diego, California Al Alam, Psychiatrist

License: MD

Provider Gender: Male

Ages Served: 18-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: Yes

Psychiatrist in San Diego, California Al Alam, MD

Al Alam, MD

I am Board certified in both Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. Started my career at the University of Pittsburgh, where I served for five years on the faculty and served as Associate Director for Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry and the student Clerkship Director. I am a productive writer and have published a number of articles related to the interface of psychiatry and medicine. Continuing my journey and having fun, currently, I am a teaching clinical faculty as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of San Diego.



I feel fortunate to have found my passion in psychiatry, my extensive training and expertise have provided me with ample tools to work with most psychiatric conditions.



Philosophy of Care:



I have a thorough, methodical, and empathic approach. I strive to make an accurate diagnosis and apply an evidence-based approach to management. I will offer psychoeducation, guidance, and perspective to empower individuals to become their best selves.

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Grief
  • Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Psychosis/Schizophrenia
  • PTSD/Trauma
  • Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
  • Somatoform Disorders

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon (Beacon)
  • Centivo
  • Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan (PHCS)
  • Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Sana Benefits

Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness

Populations

  • First Responders
  • Men
  • Military/Veterans
  • Women

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Al Alam. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.

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