Best Psychiatry Specialists in San Diego, CA

Jack Perlov, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience as a University professor, psychotherapist and treating all ages and most conditions. He attended medical school at The University of Manitoba and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at McMaster University Medical Center and the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Perlov completed his Child and Adolescent fellowship at the University of Toronto, where he also served as a Chief Resident at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Perlov has extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric settings where he cared for patients of all ages and most diagnoses including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, as well as, physician and therapist “burnout”. Dr. Perlov can be expected to practice with empathy, compassion, respect, and collaboration.

Kora is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and helps adults with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety, mood, and thought disorders. She uses a collaborative and holistic approach to address biological, psychological, and social factors that impact a patient’s health. Kora aims to improve mental health and overall well-being.

Dr. Jennifer Rego Kearney is a board-certified psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, and adults age 6 and older. She is accepting new patients.

Nikki integrates empathy and compassion into her treatment philosophy, using both person-centered and holistic approaches. She combines mindfulness and wellness strategies with traditional psychiatric treatments to nurture both the mind and body, enhancing her patients' overall well-being. Motivated to positively impact others' lives, Nikki finds it both humbling and rewarding to support individuals during their toughest times and to witness their paths to recovery and resilience. Outside work, Nikki enjoys hiking, cycling, practicing yoga, and continuous learning through reading and workshops, activities that enrich her personal growth and deepen her patient connections. Passionate about culinary arts, Nikki also shares recipes and cooking tips with her patients, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Dr. Nita Paintal is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Paintal practices medication management and other modalities to create optimal well-being. Dr. Paintal likes to read, watch movies, walk, and take hikes.

Dr. Christopher Morache is an active listener. Dr. Morache finds joy in seeing patients master their struggles and find joy in life.

Dr. Stephen Signer focuses on neurobehavior and neuropsychiatry for adults. Dr. Signer provides transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and is fluent in French.

Dr. Christopher Morache is an active listener. Dr. Morache finds joy in seeing patients master their struggles and find joy in life.

Dr. Nita Paintal is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Paintal practices medication management and other modalities to create optimal well-being. Dr. Paintal likes to read, watch movies, walk, and take hikes.