The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Costa Mesa, CA

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The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors near Costa Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Costa Mesa, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    1048 Irvine Avenue, Suite 1056, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Turner is a Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Turner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    359 San Miguel Drive, Suite 210, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarabjit Sandhu is a Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjai Thankachen is a Psychiatrist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thankachen 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Thankachen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Schizophrenia
    Elite in Schizophrenia
    101 The City Dr S, Bldg 3, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Potkin is a Psychiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Potkin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Elite in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Elite in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    The Department Of Psychiatry

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrian Preda is a Psychiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Preda is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Jason Kellogg MD Inc

    275 Victoria St, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weiming Chu is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    151 Kalmus Dr, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clint Salo is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Salo has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    427 E 17th St, Suite F469, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Evagelos Coskinas is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Coskinas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Sinat O. Aleje
    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mindful Health Solutions

    4100 Newport Place Drive #730, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinat Aleje is a Nurse Practitioner in Newport Beach, California. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology

    Kamel Louis Kamel, M.D. Inc.

    4199 Campus Dr, Ste 550, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamel Kamel is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Kamel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Schizoaffective Disorder, Dementia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    3151 Airway Avenue, Suite G-1, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Benesch is a Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Benesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Benesch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugo Rueda is a Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Rueda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Rueda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    2646 Dupont Drive, Suite 60, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Choi is a Psychiatrist in Irvine, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    151 Kalmus Dr, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sambin Wang is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Wang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    136 Broadway, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Romanian

    Robert Bota is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Bota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    427 E 17th St, #229, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schwartz is a Psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Irvine - College Health

    4255 Campus Dr, Ste A245, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Parisa Hashemi recognizes the profound impact of culture and identity on mental health and integrates these elements into her comprehensive care. Dr. Hashemi strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment, meeting her patients where they are and providing personalized care, ensuring each patient's experiences and challenges are addressed for overall well-being. Dr. Hashemi grew up in Los Angeles, and her passion for medicine, specifically mental health, was sparked by her extensive exposure to diversity in culture, mindset, and individual challenges. She loves traveling the world with her wife and little fluffy pup, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and finding new restaurants. Dr. Hashemi and her wife are always searching for the next great TV show. Dr. Hashemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Neurology

    Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc

    19671 Beach Blvd, Suite 215, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tshekedi Dennis is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Telemedicine Urgent Care Inc

    5888 Edinger Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abishek Rizal is a Psychiatrist in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Rizal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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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