Alan Berkowitz, MD – Psychiatrist in San Marcos, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a safe, non-invasive treatment to help depression and OCD.
Able to prescribe Spravato® (esketamine), an FDA-approved, self-administered nasal spray for adults with treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.
Dr. Alan Berkowitz uses a holistic, collaborative approach and provides medication management. Dr. Berkowitz is a clinical associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as the psychiatric consultant for ActivCare Living, a nationally-based memory care program. He has authored more than 20 articles in psychopharmacology. Dr. Berkowitz is an avid skier, astrophotographer, and vintner, producing about 600 bottles of old vine Zinfandel yearly.
- Fellowship – University of California Medical Center San Diego
- Residency – University of California Medical Center San Diego
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Michigan Medical School
- Specialty Boards: Geriatric Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Bariatric assessment for surgery
- Men’s mental health
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Women’s mental health
What patients are saying
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Alan listened to me, explored mulitple options with me, and helped me understand my diagnosis. Glad i met him!
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Doctor Berkowitz is so easy to talk to. And he had great advice.
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Dr Berkowitz is a knowledgeable and interesting psychiatrist.
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Dr. Berkowitz has been fantastic! I appreciate that he is very proactive, decisive, I completely trust him as well as respecting him. I am tremendously grateful to have found him.
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Dr. Berkowitz has been very helpful and knowledgeable regarding my concerns. I appreciate his help in navigating my wellness.
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Dr. Berkowitz has helped me sleep better and remains concerned for me mental health. I recommend Dr Berkowitz as a caring and experienced psychiatrist.
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Dr. Berkowitz is outstanding. I had a previous experience with a mental health professional and it was not a great experience. Because of Dr. Berkowitz, I feel that I am making good progress, and I trust and enjoy our encounters. He is “TOP NOTCH”!
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Dr. Berkowitz is warm and friendly. He had reviewed my record. He was respectful and interested in my situation.
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Excellent service from Allan Birkowitz, simply excellent
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He is always there to me!
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I always enjoy my visits with Dr Berkowitz, he’s humorous and knowledgeable!
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I am SO happy with my clinician. He is well versed, transparent and knowledgeable.
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I am very happy with my Doctor. He listens and provides me with suggestions. I appreciate him
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I feel he asked the correct questions and offered me immediate help
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I felt comfortable with my doctor immediately, and I’m comfortable with our progress at this point.
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I have been with Dr. Berkowitz for a couple years now he listens to everything. I say he’s very personable and he knows my history well
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I have excellent communication with my doctor and he always answers my questions and concerns. He has truly helped me find the right medication combination.
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I think Dr. Berkowitz.is a Is perfect fit for me, he truly knows what I need & gives me great Support, I thank him!
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I was very happy with how personal it was I look forward to my next meeting
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It has been an easy transition.
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It is always a pleasure to connect with Dr. Berkowitz. He brought me from despair to a full, meaningful life. I will be forever grateful for his care!
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It was easy to connect with my Doctor, I had a great experience
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My appointments are always reassuring, concerns are addressed and I feel comfortable sharing conversations with my Doctor.
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My doctor is extremely friendly and fun to talk with as well. Plus he is very professional!
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My doctor is professional, kind and proactive with my sleep concerns.
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My doctor is very tentative, and I feel comfortable with him
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My experience was wonderful. Dr. Berkiwitz was very helpful and knowledgeable. If I need further help I will go to him.
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No complain at all. Everything went well.
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Starting from my first interaction with Dr. Berkowitz, I’ve felt “heard” and supported. I appreciate the plain speak sincerity and pragmatic approach he has provided. I’m feeling, for the first time in a long time, that my life is improving and I’ll be
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The ability to meet with provider with out going to an office is a huge time saver for me.
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Very happy with Dr Berkowitz Good fit for me
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Very Happy with my care from Dr. Berkowitz
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We are grateful to be seeing Dr. Berkowitz
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We have a nice, respectful connection. I trust him with my care.