Psychiatrist in Glendale, California Richard Mesco, Psychiatrist
License: DO
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes
Richard Mesco, DO
Dr. Mesco is certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A graduate of Princeton University, he received his medical training and degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, his psychiatric residency training at UMD New Jersey Medical School, and completed a two year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry and developmental disabilities at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.
For many years Dr. Mesco served as Area Child Psychiatrist for the Indian Health Service in Albuquerque, where he was also assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, director of the transcultural mental health curriculum, and taught psychopharmacology. Thereafter he was Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Penrose-St. Francis Hospitals in Colorado Springs, CO, and then Medical Director for Child and Adolescent Mental Health for the island and county of Hawaii. As an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine, he also served as medical advisor to the Autism Society of Hawaii, before entering full time private practice.
Dr. Mesco sees children and adolescents of all ages, as well as adults. He seeks to recognize the unique strengths and abilities of each person, which may be masked by their life circumstances. Particular interests are working with people facing co-existing developmental and/or medical challenges, and the artistically, athletically, or intellectually gifted, to help them to grow and to learn how to maximize their potential as human beings, and to realize optimal levels of functioning in life.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Richard Mesco. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Richard Mesco generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Richard Mesco'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 Richard Mesco:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Richard Mesco is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Richard Mesco works at:
Yes, Richard Mesco does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Richard Mesco is currently offering In-office visits.