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.
- Residency – University of Chicago
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie-Tirgu-Mures
- 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
- 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.