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

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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
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

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

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Dr. Dinakar's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

6 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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

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Had a good bedside manner
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May 6th, 2019

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

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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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.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 22nd, 2012

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Highly recommended

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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. Nataly S Beck, MD	Dr. Cesar De Paz, MD	Dr. Michael Lukowski, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.3 (21 Ratings)
56 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
WATSONVILLE , CA	San Jose , CA	San Francisco , CA	San Francisco , CA
Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India	Med School: Yale University	Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Med School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

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

Dr. Hassan S Dinakar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Westchester Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Dinakar's NPI number is 1922016294.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Hassan S Dinakar affiliated with?: Dr. Hassan S Dinakar is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center.
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