UCI Health Psychiatry Services
Psychiatry • Irvine, CA
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 2.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Rehab.com: 1.44/5 (9 reviews)
- ComplaintInfo/Aggregate reports: 2.5/5 (404 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (UCI Medical Center psychiatry): 3/5 (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."
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