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Psychiatry Services | UCI Health | Orange County, CA

PsychiatryIrvine, CA

★★★☆☆2.5/5458 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 2.7 out of 5 stars (27 reviews (Birdeye))
  • Rehab.com: 1.44 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
  • ComplaintInfo/Aggregate reports: 2.5 out of 5 stars (404 reviews (UCI Medical Center general))
  • U.S. News & World Report (UCI Medical Center psychiatry): 3 out of 5 stars (18 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • some patients report positive, compassionate, and attentive interactions with specific doctors and nursing staff
  • appreciation for the facility's high standards as a major medical center compared to other local options
  • praise for effective diagnosis and care in certain cases

Common complaints

  • reports of condescending, disrespectful, or rude staff and doctor behavior
  • complaints about long wait times and rushed appointments
  • dissatisfaction with the teaching hospital environment where patients primarily see residents instead of supervising psychiatrists
  • concerns regarding billing practices and unnecessary charges
  • negative experiences with facility administration and parking/campus accessibility

In patients' words

"Dr. Simon Riccardi-Zhu consistently delivers an exceptional experience, characterized by his open-minded and non-judgmental approach."

Birdeye/Google Review

"Just want to echo another reviewer - 'dont go there if you have mental/psychological issue, they'll make it worse'. Worst experience I ever had."

Rehab.com Review

"I've been a patient at UCI Behavioral Health for psychiatry for several years. I dislike the campus, the parking situation and many other things. I always see a Resident who is supervised by a psychiatrist."

ComplaintInfo/Aggregate reports

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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