Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla, MD

Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla, MD

Psychiatrist
361 3rd St, Ste A, San Rafael, CA
Dr. Aujla is a second-generation, board-certified Psychiatrist with a deep appreciation for mental health and wellness, an awareness of our common humanity, and a drive to help those who are suffering. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her Psychiatry residency at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay. With a focus on compassion, respect, and collaboration, she aligns with her patients’ needs and goals to create comprehensive treatment plans that help them achieve an improved quality of life. Above all, Dr. Aujla understands how overwhelming and isolating it can be to experience depression. When other treatments have failed and people are trying their best, she meets them where they’re at, providing support and encouragement while listening to their past experiences to identify strengths and better understand their perspective. Together, she helps her patients find a way forward by exploring new therapies, lifestyle changes, and both medication and non-medication treatment options based on their personal preferences. She is particularly interested in the relationship between cognitive and emotional symptoms across a variety of mental health conditions, as well as newer therapies for treatment-resistant depression, such as TMS and IV ketamine.

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About Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla

Focus areas

Bipolar Disorder
Mood Swings
Depression
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla

Dr. Aujla is a second-generation, board-certified Psychiatrist with a deep appreciation for mental health and wellness, an awareness of our common humanity, and a drive to help those who are suffering. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her Psychiatry residency at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay. With a focus on compassion, respect, and collaboration, she aligns with her patients’ needs and goals to create comprehensive treatment plans that help them achieve an improved quality of life. Above all, Dr. Aujla understands how overwhelming and isolating it can be to experience depression. When other treatments have failed and people are trying their best, she meets them where they’re at, providing support and encouragement while listening to their past experiences to identify strengths and better understand their perspective. Together, she helps her patients find a way forward by exploring new therapies, lifestyle changes, and both medication and non-medication treatment options based on their personal preferences. She is particularly interested in the relationship between cognitive and emotional symptoms across a variety of mental health conditions, as well as newer therapies for treatment-resistant depression, such as TMS and IV ketamine.

What should a new client know about working with you?

To potential patients seeking mental health, she adds, “I can imagine how difficult things seem right now. I want to hear more about what you’re going through. Let us help you begin the process of healing, so that you can start feeling relief.”

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla, MD also offers online video visits for patients
San Rafael
361 3rd St, Ste A, San Rafael, CA 94901

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 - Stanford University School Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1942696323

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Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla has 2 office locations in San Rafael, view full addresses on Dr. Aujla's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla have?

Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla 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. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla?

Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gurpreet (Ritu) Aujla on their profile.

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