Summary

Al works for LifeStance in San Diego, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: Bipolar Disorder, Career & Work Issues, Anxiety, Anger/Anger Management, Depression, Clinical Evaluations for Medical or Surgical Procedures, Medical & Physical Conditions Impacting Mental Health, Sleep Issues, OCD, Prescribes Buprenorphine Medication, Phobias, Adult ADHD, Somatoform Disorders, Trauma & PTSD. Ages: 18-21, 22-26, 27-40, 41-64

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 31 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 4 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

LifeStance Health

11515 El Camino Real Ste 100San Diego, CA 92130
Mon8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

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Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English, French, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CABeverly Hills , CAIrvine , CA
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Ufr De Medecine Cochin-Port Royal
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Al Alam

  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of CA
  • Cigna
  • HMC Health Works
  • Magellan
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • Scripps Health Plan
  • Sharp

Medical Specialties

Al Alam has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Al Alam has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychologist
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Al Alam holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Al Alam's NPI number is 1174700678.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Al Alam affiliated with?
Al Alam is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Does Al Alam accept my insurance?
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Is Al Alam accepting new patients?
Al Alam is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Al Alam's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Al Alam's office located?
Al Alam's office is located at 11515 El Camino Real Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92130.

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