Psychiatrists Accepting First Health in California
9 verified psychiatrists in California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent 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


Mary De May, M.D.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Burlingame, CA30+ years


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 First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a psychiatrist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
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