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Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD
Psychiatry* Age 45
Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD

Psychiatry* Age 45
Glendale, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is a Psychiatrist in Glendale, CA.

About

Dr. Penciu graduated from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu and completed a residency at Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, N.J.. Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is a Psychiatrist in Glendale, CA. Dr. Penciu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. At present, Dr. Penciu received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Penciu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Penciu is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
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Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
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Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Addiction
Combination Drug Dependence
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Delusional Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
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Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Hallucinogen Dependence
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
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Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
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    APCN Choice POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Golden State Behavioral
    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 130, Glendale, CA 91206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 279-1223
  2. 2 Star Psychiatric Health Care LLC
    7 Old Sherman Tpke Ste 102, Danbury, CT 06810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 947-5529
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    11:00 - 20:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00
  3. 3 Penciu Medical Apmc
    1111 N Brand Blvd Ste 312, Glendale, CA 91202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 230-0017
    Monday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Dops-Psychiatry
    152 West St, Danbury, CT 06810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 791-5150

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Penciu is fantastic. He's the best psychiatrist I've ever dealt with. He listens to me and is very good at making suggestions. I don't know what I'd do without him.
Bruce F — Mar 21, 2025
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About Me

Specialties*
Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Anxiety Disorders
Telepsychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Tallahessee Mem Hospital
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, N.J.
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Penciu communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Penciu offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Penciu's profile.

Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD holds board certification in Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, Glendale, CA

  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA