Dr. Leslie Mcdaniel, MD | Monterey, CA | Neurology

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Dr. Leslie Mcdaniel is a neurologist and psychiatrist who graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine. With over four decades of medical practice, she brings extensive expertise to her dual specialty focus. Her 41 years of experience have established her as a seasoned practitioner in both neurological and psychiatric care.

Dr. Mcdaniel practices at Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California. She specializes in treating mental health crises and mood disorders in children. Her clinical skills include conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and interpreting diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms and CT scans. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.6 on Vitals.

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4.6

14 Ratings
41 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
Stanford University School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Female

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Dr. McDaniel was recommended by many of the specialists we saw at Mercy San Juan Medical center. They said "she's the best". It was true. She was very patient and listened carefully. Her suggestions worked really well.

April 24th, 2015

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Dr mcdaniel is a very competent and knowledgable doctor. Her care for my dad was so helpful to our family. She was able to treat his problem when we had not been able to get the help before. She was so compassionate and examined the medicines and the problems so well to us. We were so grateful for her help.

January 27th, 2015

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Dr. McDaniel really cared about what my dad was going through, spent the time to get background information about his problem, and adjusted his medications so that his symptoms improved a lot. Her caring manner and excellent ability to help us understand made this situation much easier for our whole family. She communicated with us so clearly. We really appreciated her help and would recommend her very highly.

October 2nd, 2014

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She is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable physicians I have ever encountered. Her skills in diagnosis and medications are outstanding. She is highly regarded by other physicians who recommended her in the hospital.

October 15th, 2013

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very compassionate, skilled, listens well, thorough, excellent medication skills.

September 7th, 2013

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excellent psychiatrist, really helped my mom

April 25th, 2013

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Very unpleasant experience. Would not recommend her to anyone.

December 30th, 2011

Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula

23625 Holman HwyMonterey, CA 93940

Tel: (831) 624-5311


Dr. Leslie Mcdaniel, MD	Dr. Ali Elahi, MD	Dr. Belma Sadikovic, MD	Dr. Mariana Schmajuk, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (14 Ratings)	3.3 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Monterey , CA	CORONA DEL MAR , CA	Walnut Creek, , CA	Los Altos , CA
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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