Dr. Hassan S. Dinakar, MD | WATSONVILLE, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Dinakar graduated from the Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1970. He works in WATSONVILLE, CA and specializes in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Dinakar is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.3

6 Ratings
56 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Westchester Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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HE MIGHT BE EDUCATED. HE WALKS RGT. INTO PEOPLE W/O EXCUSE OR APOLOGIES. THATS RUDE, LACK OF COMPASSION, DIGNITY.

May 6th, 2019

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Doctor has patients best interest in mind. Character and professionalism. Highly recommend this doctor.

July 31st, 2012

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Im a veteran suffering from PTSD who walked into the good doctor's office with little hope of relieving my incessant flashbacks, rage, and interminable depression. A few psychotropic meds and several enjoyable visits later and I'm cured.

March 22nd, 2012

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Highly recommended

August 21st, 2009

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I've been to several psychiatrists without success for my manic depression. I had basically given up hope until I decided to to visit Dr. Dinakar. I was immediately put at ease by Dr. Dinakar's calm demeanor and impressive experience. After being given the correct diagnosis and treatment, I was soon feeling much better. Now I am symptom free and am living a productive life.

August 21st, 2009

South County Mental Health

1430 FREEDOM BLVD # FRNTWATSONVILLE, CA 95076

Tel: (831) 763-8200

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Hassan S Dinakar, MD	Dr. Brightside Health	Dr. Tiffany Chao, MD	Dr. Kerstin Asquith, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
56 Years of Experience		5 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Mandarin	Speaks English
WATSONVILLE , CA	San Francisco , CA	Newark , CA	San Francisco , CA
Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India		Med School: University of California Irvine College of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine
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Addiction Medicine
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

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Westchester Medical Center

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Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore IndiaGraduated in 1970

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Which hospitals is Dr. Hassan Dinakar affiliated with?: Dr. Hassan Dinakar is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Hassan Dinakar's office located?: Dr. Hassan Dinakar's office is located at 1430 FREEDOM BLVD # FRNT, WATSONVILLE, CA, 95076.
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