Dr. Helen M. Biren, MD | Sacramento, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Biren graduated from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine in 1987. She works in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Biren is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center.

accepting new patients
2.3

16 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Russian
Ucla Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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A truly horrible person. Inattentive, dismissive and sadistic. Do not see this Doctore, or you will suffer.

July 17th, 2021

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Many years ago I went to see her and she misdiagnosed me and prescribed medicine I didn't need. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone.

August 21st, 2018

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I am a little surprised she is still working. She handled my case with appalling callousness and outright lies about treatment options. I actually recieved a formal apology from Kaiser Member services regarding her behavior. I hate to think of people coming to her for help.

January 19th, 2016

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She spent under 5 minutes with me and spoke at me the entire time.

May 14th, 2015

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I have a serious, debilitating condition, which has led to a breakdown. When I contacted Dr. Biren, she suggested I wait a week for therapy and stress reduction techniques. Even though she has only seen me once for twenty minutes, and even though I've given her a detailed, decades-long history with past clinician information, she thinks, via e-mail, I'm functional enough to work. If you have a serious mental health issue, don't go to this Doctor. She doesn't care about your health, and she is only interested in meeting response quotas.

June 26th, 2013

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I had an extremely bad reaction to one of the drugs she prescribed. I sent an email through Kaiser's system. Honestly, she seemed unhelpful and indifferent. Ugggg... Kaiser in general just sucks.

March 25th, 2013

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She is the best Dr I have ever had. She saved my life and she is brilliant.

November 1st, 2010

Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatry

2008 Morse AveSacramento, CA 95825

Tel: (916) 973-5300

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Helen Michelle Biren Md

2031 Howe AveSacramento, CA 95825

Tel: (916) 973-5300


Dr. Helen Michelle Biren, MD	Dr. Cindy Rossetti, MD	Dr. Kristina Kurtz, DO	Dr. David Sahadevan, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.3 (16 Ratings)	4.6 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Russian	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Sacramento , CA	Saint Louis , MO	San Francisco , CA	San Francisco , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Where is Dr. Helen Biren's office located?: Dr. Helen Biren's office is located at 2008 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825.
What languages does Dr. Helen Biren speak?: Dr. Helen Biren speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English, and Russian.
Which hospitals is Dr. Helen Biren affiliated with?: Dr. Helen Biren is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center.

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