Dr. Charles W. Portney, MD | Santa Monica, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Portney works in Santa Monica, CA and specializes in Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Portney is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.

accepting new patients
4.5

46 Ratings
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Ucla Medical Center
23 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Portney's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

46 Ratings with 23 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 5 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (31) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (31) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (32) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (30) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (30) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Patient, very thorough, asked many thought-provoking questions, and gave useful and practical feedback

January 4th, 2024

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I have felt understood/known by him like I haven't experienced in my life before!

January 22nd, 2022

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Intelligent, flexible and caring.

October 12th, 2020

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He somehow did what was necessary to help me by Facetime and phone when I was 3000 miles away stuck on an island

June 6th, 2020

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Worth every dime

June 19th, 2019

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I have "severe mental illness" which is getting better more than anyone expected because of his interest and creativity

March 16th, 2019

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I got what I needed from a very intelligent and caring person

April 18th, 2018

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He was able to calm me when I was initially being difficult and paranoid. He helped me to be open, flexible and change and helped my parents also when we all met together several times.

November 26th, 2017

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Thorough and answered all my questions and my family's questions.

September 21st, 2017

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he did his job with care, humor and respect!

October 12th, 2016

Charles W Portney MD

2336 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 100Santa Monica, CA 90404

Tel: (310) 828-7870

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Charles Wayne Portney, MD	Dr. Daniel Duel, MD	Victoria Agudah, APRN, RN, NP	Dr. Serop G. Chalian
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (46 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	8 Years of Experience		7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Farsi	Speaks English
Santa Monica , CA	LOS ANGELES , CA	Los Angeles , CA	LOS ANGELES , CA
	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Blue Shield of California

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Eating Disorders
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Neurology
Pediatrics
Personality Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

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Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Portney affiliated with?: Dr. Charles Portney is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
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