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Best Psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates, CA (2026)

304 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in San Diego Country Estates: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, RP Score 70/100; 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 817 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 304 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

304 San Diego Country Estates psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 118 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 304 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Advanced Psychiatry Associates704.6★ (92)El Cajon, 19 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Ross Palmer, M.D.694.4★ (29)National City, 4 mi away——
3Advanced Psychiatry Associates684.7★ (817)San Diego, 29 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
4Marina Katz, Psychiatrist684.5★ (67)Poway, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Sofia Elkind, MD684.0★ (4)Poway, 16 mi away——
6Dr. Leslie Craig684.4★ (7)San Diego, 17 mi away——
7Michael M. Takamura, MD673.7★ (3)Poway, 16 mi away——
8Dr Highum674.3★ (8)El Cajon, 18 mi away——
9Laurence R Saben PC674.1★ (14)El Cajon, 18 mi away——
10Signer HealthCare Consulting674.2★ (5)San Diego, 17 mi away——

The 304 best psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Diego Country Estates

    Based in El Cajon, 19 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2345 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
  2. Based in National City, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  3. Based in Poway, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  4. Based in Poway, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    15525 Pomerado Rd Ste E3, Poway, CA 92064
  5. Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    16935 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
  6. Based in Poway, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    15525 Pomerado Rd Ste E3, Poway, CA 92064
  7. Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    225 W Madison Ave Ste #2, El Cajon, CA 92020
  8. Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    615 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  9. Based in Santee, 17 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    8770 Cuyamaca St #4, Santee, CA 92071
  10. Based in La Mesa, 20 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
  11. Based in La Mesa, 20 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
  12. Based in Escondido, 19 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    425 N Date St, Escondido, CA 92025
  13. Based in San Diego, 20 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    10620 Treena St Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92131
  14. Based in San Marcos, 24 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Rancheros Dr Ste 130, San Marcos, CA 92069
  15. Based in San Marcos, 24 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Rancheros Dr Ste 130, San Marcos, CA 92069
  16. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 174 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 174 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15373 Innovation Dr Ste 390, San Diego, CA 92128
  17. Based in Vista, 26 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1176 Blue Bird Canyon Trl, Vista, CA 92084
  18. Based in San Diego, 26 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8989 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108
  19. Based in San Diego, 18 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd STE 380, San Diego, CA 92127
  20. Based in San Diego, 18 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd STE 380, San Diego, CA 92127
  21. Based in San Diego, 22 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    10717 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 304 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Karine Khatchatrian, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health644.8★ (28)17 mi
27Stephen Signer, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health644.7★ (35)17 mi
28Dr. Kai MacDonald - Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist644.6★ (29)29 mi
29Jonathan Koelle, MD642.0★ (7)22 mi
30Dr. Alan Berkowitz643.0★ (4)24 mi
31Dr. Martina L. Klein, MD643.0★ (4)24 mi
32Irinel Chiriac, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health644.5★ (26)17 mi
33Vamsi Vennam, DO - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health644.9★ (15)17 mi
34Brittany Murray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner634.8★ (27)18 mi
35Chantal Flanagan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner635.0★ (35)29 mi
36Damluji Namir MD633.9★ (7)27 mi
37Alison Trexler, Psychiatrist634.8★ (41)29 mi
38Corina Manzo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner634.5★ (10)24 mi
39Nita Paintal, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health634.7★ (70)22 mi
40Yashwant Chaudhri632.5★ (11)24 mi
41Psychiatric Alternatives634.9★ (230)26 mi
42Darren Lucas, Psychiatrist634.9★ (8)26 mi
43Marilou M. Cabusao, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner634.6★ (14)27 mi
44Pacific Health Systems LP634.5★ (8)17 mi
45Heather Dougherty, PMHNP-BC - Mindpath Health634.5★ (8)17 mi
46Carrie Chen, Psychiatrist635.0★ (6)26 mi
47Sharlene Famisan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner634.8★ (9)27 mi
48Dr. Gregory S. Paniccia, MD634.2★ (6)28 mi
49Mark Magulac, MD623.9★ (15)17 mi
50Putnam Nicholas H MD622.3★ (3)27 mi

Also serving San Diego Country Estates

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked San Diego Country Estates psychiatrists

We scored 304 San Diego Country Estates psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Diego Country Estates data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in San Diego Country Estates?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in San Diego Country Estates, CA is Advanced Psychiatry Associates with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ross Palmer, M.D. (#2) and Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 304 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in San Diego Country Estates?

RankedPsychologists ranks 304 psychiatrists serving San Diego Country Estates, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates work on weekends?

118 of 304 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#1), Advanced Psychiatry Associates (#3) and Marina Katz, Psychiatrist (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do San Diego Country Estates psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 304 rated psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Advanced Psychiatry Associates has the most, 817 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside San Diego Country Estates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Diego Country Estates city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in San Diego Country Estates ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for San Diego Country Estates

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 304 psychiatrists serving San Diego Country Estates.