Psychiatrists Accepting Aetna in California
9 verified psychiatrists in California accept Aetna. Profiles cover focus areas including Geriatric Psychiatry, Surgical Sports Medicine, and Forensic Psychiatry. Common hospital affiliations include Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and UCSF Medical Center.
Parnika Saxena, MD
Program Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Psychiatry
Stanford, CA15+ years21+ pubs
James Nelson, M.D.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA15+ years
David Darcy, M.D.
Psychiatry
Los Angeles, CA10+ years24+ pubs
Renee Binder, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatry
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA30+ years2+ pubs
Sudha Prathikanti, MD
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA30+ years6+ pubs
Tammy Duong, M.D.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA10+ years11+ pubs
Joseph Pierre, MD
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Los Angeles, CA30+ years94+ pubs
James McCracken, MD
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA30+ years1+ pubs
Daniel Becker, M.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA30+ years87+ pubs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these psychiatrists accept Aetna?
Each profile on this page lists Aetna among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Aetna plans do these psychiatrists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Aetna plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a psychiatrist that takes Aetna?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Geriatric Psychiatry, Surgical Sports Medicine, and Forensic Psychiatry. Then verify the specific Aetna plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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