Summary

Dr. Ryan Ley, MD, is a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist in San Diego, CA, with over 15 years of experience. He is passionate about the recovery of those who suffer from mental health and substance-use disorders and has a vision of increasing treatment success rates. He brings extensive expertise in:

  • Medication treatment & management
  • General medical issues
  • Psychotherapy
  • Addiction treatment (Medical Director at Sober Life/Healthy U)
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma

Two pillars define Dr. Ley’s approach:

  1. Compassionate care—his patients always know how deeply he cares about their struggles.
  2. Earned trust—he honors the confidence they place in him by giving his full presence, focus, and attention at every session.
At SD Wellness Group, Dr. Ley and his colleagues believe mental health care should be accessible, affordable, and centered on you. Leading with empathy, they offer evidence-based treatments from psychiatric medication management and one-on-one therapy to cutting-edge options like ketamine infusion and transcranial magnetic stimulation, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.

No matter where you are on your journey, Dr. Ley is here to walk alongside you. Your well-being is his priority. Ready to take the next step toward lasting recovery? Schedule your consultation today.
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Office Location

SD Wellness Group

3930 4TH AVE STE 300SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 4 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 6 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ryan Michael Ley

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • ComPsych
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medi-Cal
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ryan Michael Ley has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ryan Michael Ley has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acne
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Birth Control
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Eating Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Psychiatry
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spravato
  • Substance Abuse
  • Transmagnetic Stimulation

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Ryan Michael Ley holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Medicine, and Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent by the The American Board.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology by the The American Board in 2011, board certified in Addiction Medicine by the The American Board in 2012, and board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent by the The American Board in 2015.

Medical License

Physician and Surgeon A with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Nevada School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Ley's NPI number is 1073637203.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ryan Ley accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Ryan Ley accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Ley?
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What languages does Dr. Ryan Ley speak?
Dr. Ryan Ley speaks English.

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