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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Vista, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    24 providers found
      Distinguished in Schizophrenia
      Distinguished in Schizophrenia

      Exodus Recovery Inc

      524 W Vista Way, 
      Vista, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Blair-Ii is a Psychiatrist in Vista, California. Dr. Blair-Ii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

      Sheila X. Cai
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Carlsbad

      6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Ste 115, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Sheila Cai has experience working in inpatient facilities, providing psychiatric consultation services, and helping pediatric patients. Dr. Cai taught psychopharmacology and supervised fellows at Valleywise Health for over 12 years. Dr. Cai is an associate professor at the University of Arizona College. Dr. Cai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      550 W Vista Way Ste 103, 
      Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryan Hyler is a Psychiatrist in Vista, California. Dr. Hyler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mitesh Patel is a Psychiatrist in Vista, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Steinberg is a Psychiatrist in Vista, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      1101 Ocean Ridge Ct, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Rose is a Psychiatrist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Vista Medical Offices

      780 Shadowridge Drive, 
      Vista, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Dang is a Psychiatrist in Vista, California. Dr. Dang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Psychiatry | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Psychiatry | Hospital Medicine

      North County Neurology Associates Medical Group

      4002 Vista Way, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachit Patel is a Psychiatrist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Oceanside, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Delirium, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Schizophrenia
      Psychiatry | Addiction Medicine
      Advanced in Schizophrenia
      Psychiatry | Addiction Medicine

      North County Health Project, Inc.

      150 Valpreda Rd, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claudio Cabrejos is a Psychiatrist and an Addiction Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Cabrejos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia.

      Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Marcos

      277 Rancheros Dr, Ste 301, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cynthia takes a comprehensive approach to patient care by focusing on the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. While her specialty is medication management, she believes in a holistic approach, combining medications with therapy to provide the best treatment outcomes. Her philosophy with medications is less is best. She thoroughly reviews and discusses the treatment plan to allow patients to make informed decisions about their care. With over 40 years in health care, Cynthia made the switch to mental health after initially working as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She enjoyed psychiatry so much and went back to school to earn her certification and has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. In her spare time, she likes listening to music and playing the piano. She enjoys hiking and reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Whitney in California. She loves animals and has a cat and a Great Pyrenees dog. . Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Dennis Ordas is a Psychiatrist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ordas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Carlsbad

      6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Ste 115, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Seawell focuses on understanding patients in a holistic manner to set goals collaboratively and to ensure they are getting both what they need and want from the therapeutic relationship. His strengths include reflective listening and communication, as well as creating a comfortable dynamic with patients. He’s experienced with psychodynamic, supportive, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and internal family systems therapy modalities. In addition to comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, Dr. Seawell utilizes psychopharmacology, interventional techniques, and psychotherapy to help patients heal.Dr. Seawell was inspired to work in mental health from observing friends and family receive help from dark psychological places through appropriate diagnosis and treatment. He is particularly interested in helping those with OCD, PTSD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and bipolar-spectrum disorders.Dr. Seawell’s hobbies include audio production and engineering, photography, and surfing. Dr. Seawell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      North County Health Project, Inc.

      150 Valpreda Rd, 
      San Marcos, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garrick Tong is a Psychiatrist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Mental Health Systems, Inc.

      1701 Mission Ave, Suite 230, 
      Oceanside, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Donnelly is a Psychiatrist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Donnelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      7401 Via De Fortuna, 
      La Costa, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Rappaport is a Psychiatrist in La Costa, California. Dr. Rappaport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

      Arch Health Partners

      1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dexter Jensen is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Escondido, California. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

      Advanced in Schizophrenia
      Advanced in Schizophrenia

      Neighborhood Healthcare

      460 N Elm St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gabriel Rodarte is a Psychiatrist in Escondido, California. Dr. Rodarte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Encinitas, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joanne Gartenberg is a Psychiatrist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Gartenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Gartenberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      1345 Encinitas Blvd # 432, 
      Encinitas, CA 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pamela Jones is a Psychiatrist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Experienced in Schizophrenia
      Experienced in Schizophrenia

      Community Research Foundation Inc

      490 N Grape St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alison Trexler is a Psychiatrist in Escondido, California. Dr. Trexler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Bulimia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

      Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

      It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

      When should I see a Schizophrenia doctor near Vista, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Schizophrenia doctor near Vista, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Schizophrenia doctors near Vista, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Schizophrenia doctors near Vista, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Schizophrenia doctor near Vista, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Schizophrenia doctor near Vista, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Schizophrenia doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Schizophrenia doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Schizophrenia doctors near Vista, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Schizophrenia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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