Leela Magavi, MD – Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Dr. Leela Magavi is a native Californian and Hopkins-trained psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals from diverse cultural, political, religious, sexual, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dr. Magavi strives to create a safe, comfortable atmosphere for patients and their families in their journey toward recovery. She has a holistic approach, integrating various treatment modalities, including lifestyle changes, mindfulness and meditation, pharmacological agents, and individual, couples, and family therapy to deliver comprehensive, effective care. Dr. Magavi enjoys working with pediatric patients, adults, and older adults facing a range of concerns. She collaborates with her patients and tailors treatment to each individual’s unique life story and goals, aiming to enhance their quality of life. Dr. Magavi completed her adult psychiatry residency at Georgetown University Hospital, during which time she gained invaluable experience caring for veterans at VA Washington DC Health Care. As a resident, she received the String of Pearls teaching award. She completed her child psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she served as the chief fellow and published a manuscript on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). In her free time, Dr. Magavi enjoys spending time with loved ones, trying different cuisines, watching movies, and embracing the beauty and diversity of California. She looks forward to helping as many individuals as possible and contributing to the effort to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.
- Fellowship – The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Residency – MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Missouri School of Medicine-Kansas City
- Specialty Boards: Child and Adolescent 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
- Eating disorders
- End-of-life issues
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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I love Dr. Magavi.
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Dr. Magavi is amazing! She puts you at ease and is kind, courageous, respectful, intelligent, respectable, listens to connect, and knowledgeable. She creates a safe place to share your issues while offering encouragement. Highly recommend her!
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I am 53 years old. Dr. Leela Magavi is one of the most kind and understanding people I have ever met. I couldn’t do this without her. I feel like she’s someone really special. It helps me believe that I belong here. Not just a medication.
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My services are life-saving and enhancing.
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Everything went great. I am very happy with Dr. Magavi, and her staff is great.
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Dr. Magavi is a wonderful, outstanding, and caring doctor. She goes above and beyond.
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Dr. Magavi has helped me so much, and I appreciate her very much! She is an amazing doctor!!!
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My doctor was respectful and very knowledgeable. She knew exactly what to do to establish a connection and develop background knowledge about my life. I also was pleased with how easy it was to change prescriptions over to her and that she had other ideas
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Very easy talking to my physiatrist.
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Dr Magavi has been a a pillar in my growth through my mental health journey and as a mother.
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Dr Magavi is an amazing doctor. She listens to my concerns and talks through my problems. She helps me understand the medications that she suggests and or prescribes and keeps me at the best doses. I am grateful to have her as my doctor.
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Dr Magavi is an excellent position and Therapist. She has an excellent memory and gives Excellent help and advice when needed. She is a class act.
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Dr Magavi is one of the most incredible clinicians I have ever met let alone one of the best people I have ever met. She is a world class psychiatrist in as a model but the entire field she is incredible and I am still here because of her.
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Dr Magavi is the best. She always understands and helps me.
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Dr. Magavi is always effective in helping me and I have really come a long way.
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Dr. Magavi is amazing. She saved my life and I will never see another psychiatrist.
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Dr. Magavi is patient, kind, and has made a great difference in my quality of life with her therapeutic support and medication management
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Dr. Magavi is World Class. Thank you so much. I promise to pay it forward.
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Dr. Magavi is world class.My best hope at getting well. Thank you.
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Dr. Magavi is, and always has been, a gift.
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I always enjoy getting help from Dr. Magavi. She is very empathetic and knowledgeable.
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I have been Dr Magavi for many years. I wouldn’t see anyone else. She has gotten me all the ups and downs and recently more downs. The staff is amazing and works with me always.
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Provides the best treatment I’ve received.
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Very happy with Dr Magavi all of the time.