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Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD

Psychiatry Age 63
Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD
3.2 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Costa Mesa, CA.
Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD
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Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD

Psychiatry Age 63
Costa Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Costa Mesa, CA and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1990 and completed a residency at University Of California At Irvine / Psychiatry.They currently practice at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, Inc. and are affiliated with College Hospital Costa Mesa. Dr. Alva has experience treating conditions like Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder and Panic Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alva received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alva also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alva accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anxiety
Major Depressive Disorder
Panic Disorder
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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, Inc.
    3151 Airway Ave Ste G1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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3.2
Based on 28 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (11)

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Feb 01, 2017
Excellent doctor, very considerate to patients needs. Listens to patient and family members.
LAKEWOOD — Feb 01, 2017
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Care Philosophy
  • Our mission is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care to our patients, ensure for continuity of care for each one of our patients by providing regular follow-up on a consistent basis regardless of setting, provide support not only for our patients but also for their families and loved ones, work in harmony with other medical specialties and primary care to improve on our patient's quality of life, be advocates for our patient's special needs, provide responsive empathic care for patients and families in times of crisis. 

    Dr. Alva works with multiple Substance Abuse Recovery Centers in Orange County and has a team of Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants to provide the top care possible as a team.

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Biography
  • Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Costa Mesa, CA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1990. They specialize in Psychiatry.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties
Psychiatry
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    1990
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California At Irvine / Psychiatry
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alva's profile.

Dr. Alva frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder and Panic Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is affiliated with College Hospital Costa Mesa.

Hospital Affiliations

  • College Hospital Costa Mesa

    301 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA