What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.50
“Dr. Demb was professional, courteous, and a good listener and new exactly how to assess my situation and my psychiatric means and medication he is by far the best doctor I have ever encountered in my 30+ years of seeing psychiatrist. He referred me to a therapist which I start seeing this week and was quick to do it without making me wait. He knew what was needed for a med change and he knew what was important for me to start treatment again. I am scheduled with him again next week and we’ll work with him weekly until I get my psychosis under wraps. I hope my new Therapist is just as good as he is as a psychiatrist. He did not over medicate me like most of my previous psychiatrist have he is professional and knows what he’s doing when it comes to psychiatry and medication. Thank you for the referral.”
Jeanne S.December 12, 2025Video visit
About Dr. Claudio Demb
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dr. Claudio Demb
Claudio Demb is a board-certified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Following his training, Claudio worked as a medical director of inpatient psychiatry at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1997, he transitioned to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to begin his career as a staff psychiatrist at Cambridge Health Alliance and a teaching position at Harvard Medical School. In these roles, Claudio provided clinical care to a diverse population, treating a full spectrum of mental health and psychiatric disorders. As an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Claudio has contributed to medical education as a teacher for medical students and a supervisor for psychiatric residents and fellows.
It is through the experience of his work that Claudio learned to have a full appreciation of the central role that the therapeutic alliance plays in the outcome of treatment. Taking the time to understand what is going on is key to standing on firm clinical grounds from where treatment goals can be articulated. Claudio relies on the Biopsychosocial formulation to arrive at a nuanced assessment of what brings a person to treatment. Biology alone rarely explains what is happening; psychology always looms large. That is why Claudio would almost always recommend psychotherapy. Even when medication is clearly indicated, the combination with psychotherapy yields the best results. He is equally comfortable and competent in providing psychotherapy, using medication, or a combination of both. When it comes to medication, it is very important to have a clear diagnosis and a frank discussion of realistic expectations of what medication can achieve. Claudio knows that he is responsible for the prescription when it comes to psychopharmacology, but his goal is to have you as an active participant in the decision-making. Claudio has an empathic and open style; he is flexible and open-minded but firm and thorough at the same time. Claudio looks forward to getting to know you and helping you in your journey.
In his free time, Claudio enjoys surfing, observing marine life, and running. He is also an avid reader of fiction and psychiatry-related literature.
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Dr. Claudio Demb, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Nacional de la Plata Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Doctor of Medicine
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
NPI number
1730174921
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.50
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Dr. Demb was professional, courteous, and a good listener and new exactly how to assess my situation and my psychiatric means and medication he is by far the best doctor I have ever encountered in my 30+ years of seeing psychiatrist. He referred me to a therapist which I start seeing this week and was quick to do it without making me wait. He knew what was needed for a med change and he knew what was important for me to start treatment again. I am scheduled with him again next week and we’ll work with him weekly until I get my psychosis under wraps. I hope my new Therapist is just as good as he is as a psychiatrist. He did not over medicate me like most of my previous psychiatrist have he is professional and knows what he’s doing when it comes to psychiatry and medication. Thank you for the referral.
December 12, 2025Jeanne S.Verified patientVideo visit
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Where is Dr. Claudio Demb's office located?
Dr. Claudio Demb has 2 office locations in La Jolla, view full addresses on Dr. Demb's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Demb have?
Dr. Claudio Demb is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Claudio Demb?
Dr. Claudio Demb frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Claudio Demb on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Claudio Demb speak?
Dr. Claudio Demb speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Claudio Demb in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Claudio Demb. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.