Dr. Mary P. Poonen, MD | Huntington Beach, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Poonen graduated from the Christian Medical College in 1973. She works in Huntington Beach, CA and specializes in Psychiatry and Pediatrics.

3.5

29 Ratings
53 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Christian Medical College
10 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Female

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

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Dr. Poonen's Ratings and Reviews

3.5

29 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Staff was courteous: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)

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She’s always late, very rude and not helpful at all. If you ask her a question she’ll make you feel bad for not knowing. Very blunt and impolite. She also doesn’t bother to know anything about you even after years she’ll still ask what your name is.

May 4th, 2026

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Dr. Poonen has been a tremendous help for my son during some situational anxiety. I reached out and am so glad I did. We worked with Dr. Poonen for just under 6 months and she’s been great, never pushing medication when unnecessary. That is absolutely priceless to me. My son is doing so much better that we actually just ended our services, but I am thankful to Dr. Poonen for always taking her time with us, being flexible, informative and caring. Her bedside manner has been great. I would have ended services prior if that wasn’t the case. Thank you Dr. Poonen. Highly recommend!

January 1st, 2023

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Five stars

October 9th, 2021

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horrible bedside manner

May 24th, 2016

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Dr. Poonen is always attentive during over appointments. She has been great at providing insight on the benefits different medication could have. Her follow up on past issues is fantastic.

November 16th, 2015

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The office was filthy as was she. She did not do much in helping my mother and charged her an astronomical amount for doing nothing.

January 28th, 2014

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Very professional and caring doctor

April 5th, 2011

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im not going to make this long. all im going to say is i posted something on here a while back that was negative about this doctor and it somehow isnt here now. i was seen by this doctor when i was about 16. my mother referred to her as heartless and uncaring. she put me on powerful drugs and when her diagnosis was proven to be wrong, she refused to take me off the drugs. the drugs she put me on were terrible, the side effects were ruining my life. i dont want to go into too many details, but as a very real warning to parents, please PLEASE think twice before going to this doctor. as a child who was put under her 'care', i can assure you the two darkest years of my life were a nightmare because of her. DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR!

October 9th, 2010

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Dr. Poonen is very courtesy and professional. Spends enough time to help with any situations you may have.

September 28th, 2010

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in her profession, Dr. Poonen is a lifesaver to parents trying to care for a mental health challenged adolescent. My daughter was asked to leave six schools in two years before finally getting on a medication that was able to stabilize her mood swings. Dr. Poonen listened to her symptoms, listened to my concerns, and worked with us to regain some normalcy in our lives.

June 22nd, 2010

Dr. Mary Poonen Poonen

16052 Beach Blvd Ste 214Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Tel: (714) 544-9466

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

Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Dr. Mary Poonen Poonen, MD	Kaleigh Hecht, APRN, RN, NP	Jasmin Scott-Hawkins, MD, MPH	Dr. Sarah Hollander, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience		10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Huntington Beach , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Encino , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Christian Medical College	Med School: University of Central Florida	Med School: University of Southern CA	Med School: Avalon University School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Christian Medical CollegeGraduated in 1973

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