Irinel Chiriac, MD – Psychiatrist in San Diego, 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.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatrist, Physician (MD)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults, seniors
- Languages: English
- Care options: Online (California)
- Location: 15373 Innovation Dr STE 390 San Diego, CA 92128
Education & Certifications
- Residency – University of Chicago
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie-Tirgu-Mures
- Board Certification: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Location & Telehealth Availability
- Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
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
- Addiction disorders
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Bariatric assessment for surgery
- Co-occuring conditions
- Eating disorders
- HIV/AIDS-related care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual disorders
- Women’s mental health
What patients are saying
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All aspects of the TMS treatment have been going very well.
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Always a pleasure to talk with Dr. Chiriac.
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Always excellent. Dr. Chiriac is a 10/10
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Dr Cheriac’s expertise in her field is very impressive. Her concern for her patients’ well being is genuine. I definitely trust her recommdations and prescribed recovery path.
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Dr. Chiriac is amazing. Is always on top of my case and what needs to be done or not done.
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Dr. Chiriac is wonderful, very knowledgeable, skillful, and very caring.
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Dr. Chiriac was very helpful with my questions and needs as always.
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Great bedside manner and happy she is my new psychiatrist!
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I don’t know where I’d be without my provider.
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I enjoy her personality. She is warm and understanding. She is very helpful.
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I really love my Dr (Dr. Chiriac). She is kind, knowledgeable and works with me openly about my concerns and experiences. She is an amazing person and I feel privileged to have her as my Dr. Also, I have gotten to really appreciate the telehealth opt
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I was so worried, just was uncomfortable but I felt good like I belonged where I was at.
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It was great. – thank you
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It was on time, got to the point quickly, reviewed and refilled meds, and done!
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My clinician seems to know what i need in medicine in guidance. She has been the most knowledgeable Dr i have seen in all my years.
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My Dr has saved my life. She is knowledgeable about meds. She takes however much time you need regardless of “the time slot”. I am indebted to her.
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She had suggestions about a change or two regarding medications. I respected her opinion and made those changes.
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The best experience yet. I think you have the process wired.
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This was my first visit with my new clinician and I know I am in good hands.
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All my contact withMind Path has been very positive
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Dr. Chiriac is very thorough and caring physician. I trust her judgement. I appreciate her expertise and care.
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It was excellent. Thank you
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Dr. C is a patient and knowledgeable MD. I am not the easiest patient to treat. She never showed discouragement and praised my least bit of improvement. I am feeling better these days. Thank you Dr. C for your excitement and encouragement of my progress
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Dr Cheriac is very astute in her diagnosis and is responsive to my Mental health needs. Her subject knowledge is expansive.
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I am thrilled to have her as my doctor! I am mentally stronger and I am in less pain.
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Thank you
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Listen to me with concerns feel very comfortable talking to her. Look forward to my next meeting.
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Medications are perfect for me.
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I appreciate Dr. Chiriac’s help. She has made a tremendous change in my life for the better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Irinel Chiriac is a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health in San Diego, California. Her profile lists the San Diego office location at 15373 Innovation Dr, STE 390, San Diego, CA 92128.
Irinel Chiriac’s areas of focus include 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, and psychiatric consultation.
Irinel Chiriac works with adults, and seniors.
Irinel offers medication management.
Irinel Chiriac’s office is located at 15373 Innovation Dr, STE 390, San Diego, CA 92128.
Irinel Chiriac’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Irinel Chiriac top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Clever Care Medicare Advantage, Community Health Group, ComPsych, EHN – Whole Health Plan (CA), First Health, Greater Tri Cities IPA, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), HMC, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Networks by Design, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Optum Care Network North San Diego, Partnership HealthPlan of California, SCAN-Medicare Advantage, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, TRICARE, United Health Care Medicare Advantage Plan, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.