Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD

Psychiatrist

At a glance

4.29 stars (21 reviews)
86% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at Talkiatry
Speaks English and Spanish
4.29
21 reviews
Bedside manner
4.3
Wait time
4.5

Recent reviews

I finally feel I am on the road to better mental health. She cares about the individual and looks at alternatives to why a person feels the way they do, i.e. blood chemistry, vitamin levels, genetics. She is amazing!
Dr. Birnbaum was so kind and helpful! I would highly recommend her! I felt like she really understood me.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

More about Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Birnbaum is a board-certified adult psychiatrist, starting her post-residency practice with Talkiatry. Dr. Birnbaum provides medication management together with psychotherapy. She has an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Occasionally, Dr. Birnbaum may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist to your care team. Dr. Birnbaum welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds. She strives toward trauma-informed care and cultural humility. She is fluent in English and Spanish and provides care in both languages. She affirms LGBTQ+ identities. Dr. Birnbaum is a body-positive psychiatrist; she celebrates the diversity of body shape and size and encourages flexible and compassionate self-care. Dr. Birnbaum completed her undergraduate degree at Colby College, a liberal arts college in Maine, where she majored in cultural anthropology. She then served 2years with AmeriCorps. She completed her medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, in Brooklyn. She is a recent graduate from UCLA-Olive View Psychiatry Residency Training Program, in Los Angeles. Dr. Birnbaum works with patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and difficulties with emotion regulation. She provides psychiatric care for pregnant patients and patients with medical conditions.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
Colby College (Bachelor's)

Practice

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1790263101

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
4.53
Bedside manner
4.26
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Dr. Birnbaum was so kind and helpful! I would highly recommend her! I felt like she really understood me.
Really liked her. I feel like she was definitely on my side and wants to really help me feel better.
Doctor was clear and quickly understood my situation and health challenges.
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Amazing, very impressive communication and so clear, calm, and kind!
Thank you!
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She missed my video appointment. I waited for half an hour before calling the office and had to make a new appointment. I asked for them to have her see me asap, as it was urgent. She did end up calling me a few hours later; but she talked to me for 5 minutes before deciding she couldn’t see me because of one suicide attempt 5 years ago, and because I supposedly had too many psychiatric hospitalizations (4). She said I shouldn’t be seeing virtual providers and wouldnt recommend me to a provider from her practice, even though explained my situation is urgent and I needed my medications fixed that day. I understood that wasn’t going to happen by that point, but then she just gave me referrals for in person psychs which can have 3-6 month waits to get in. She also said she would not prescribe me both Adderall and Xanax, because she did not feel comfortable providing that many controlled substances, but that’s only two, & those are the two medications that keep me alive and functioning.
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I finally feel I am on the road to better mental health. She cares about the individual and looks at alternatives to why a person feels the way they do, i.e. blood chemistry, vitamin levels, genetics. She is amazing!
I didn't get any support at all and I got referred to drug addiction center even though I've never done drugs. I came there for help with an eating disorder and she lazily just sent me links to drug addiction centers. This is really dangerous for someone who was actually genuinely looking to get help. It is not easy to reach out for help and people like her make it even harder. I'm extremely disappointed in this provider and I never knew that a psychiatrist could be so irresponsible.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Andrea Birnbaum work with?

Dr. Andrea Birnbaum works with Talkiatry.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrea Birnbaum?

Dr. Andrea Birnbaum frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrea Birnbaum on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Andrea Birnbaum speak?

Dr. Andrea Birnbaum speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Andrea Birnbaum in reviews?

21 patients have reviewed Dr. Andrea Birnbaum. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4.26/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.53/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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