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Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California Ryan Blum, Psychiatrist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-74

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Ryan Blum, Psychiatrist

Ryan Blum, MD

Specializes In:

ADHD
Attention & focus
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Ryan Blum, M.D. is a psychiatrist who works with adults of all ages in medication management and psychotherapy. He graduated from Harvard College and Yale School of Medicine and completed adult psychiatry residency at Yale in 2016. He has worked in a variety of public and private settings and taught students and residents at Yale, UCSF, and OHSU in Portland, Oregon where he currently lives and practices full time. He believes that good psychiatry involves building understanding in depth of who you are and how you developed into this person. He believes that the medical model of psychiatric illness can be helpful, but often falls short in explaining how symptoms and illness are playing a role in your life. Please note that Dr. Blum sees California residents via telemedicine only in the and his availability for individual psychotherapy is limited.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Empty nesters
  • Grief & loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Intense mood changes
  • Men's health/issues
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Yale University

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Please call us at 415-409-1881 to schedule an appointment with Ryan Blum.

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Spent almost 2 years with Dr. Ryan Blum. I've had people warn me that all psychiatrists just want to prescribe you medication and be done with it, but that hasn't been my experience with him at all. He's seen me through depressive states, heard out my bouts with anxiety, helped me work through so many of the emotional baggage I got from my parents (let's face it, we all have them), and has only ever patiently guided me through it all. With his help, I have been able to be more understanding of myself and have learned how to let go of the damaging need to be perfect at all times. If any of this sounds familiar or hits home, please make sure you speak to someone like Dr. Blum, who is legitimately qualified to hear out your thoughts. If you're like me, sitting alone with your thoughts can be paralyzing and worse, it can make you just spiral even if you present an excellent front on the outside.
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EJ C.

EJ C.

Feb 08, 2025
Google Google
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this man. I have been in the mental health system (thru Kaiser) since I was about 15 years old. He is simply the best psychiatrist I have ever encountered. He is caring, kind, thorough and helped me sort through a wrong diagnosis. I felt he was the only doctor that ever really listened to me and got to know me. I will truly miss his presence here at Kaiser but know he will go on to do more fantastic (and live saving) work for others and it makes me happy to know there are REAL psychiatrists still out there. Thank you so much for everything Dr. Blum
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Alexis San L.

Alexis San L.

Jun 26, 2020
Healthgrades Healthgrades
Intelligent, compassionate, great listener, relatable, open, stays current on latest research and web offerings (web pages, newsletters, etc.). One feels safe sharing with him.Diagnoses well and makes good med choices. Finding the right med is often a process, and he listens to and advises a patient through.Takes women and their issues and concerns seriously.
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Cigna p.

Cigna p.

May 27, 2024
Healthgrades Healthgrades
Dr. Blum is a breath of fresh air at Kaiser Oakland. He is insightful, thoughtful, and considerate. He explained things in a way that did not insult my intelligence. His attitude was caring, and he connected me with resources both in and out of Kaiser that I could use to improve my mental AND physical health.
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Dee

Dee

Jan 12, 2017
Healthgrades Healthgrades
My Psych Doc is great. The convenience of video appointments works well. The platform needs some upgrades for efficiency and to reduce redundancy.
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D S.

D S.

Nov 08, 2024
Google Google
Dr. Blum is amazing. I am lucky to have found someone so knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate.
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Danielle H.

Danielle H.

Sep 12, 2024
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