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Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh, MD

Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh, MD

Psychiatrist
10323 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 108, Los Angeles, CA
4.95
“My experience as a patient with Dr. Mike Mahgerefteh was exactly what I was hoping for. He is a thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and empathetic doctor who listened to my concerns and worked with me to create a contingency plan for my healthcare needs. He is an excellent patient teacher, stays up to date on his literature, and provides treatment from evidence based practice. He made me feel empowered to be involved in my own care, took great time to answer and explain my questions, and I felt very comfortable in his hands. I appreciated his collaborative nature. I highly recommend Dr. Mahgerefteh as a psychiatrist, he is a wonderful doctor for his patients. Thank you Dr. Mahgerefteh, see you again soon!”
Allison D.December 10, 2024
Highly recommended
98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Average wait time

4.93

Bedside manner

4.93
“My experience as a patient with Dr. Mike Mahgerefteh was exactly what I was hoping for. He is a thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and empathetic doctor who listened to my concerns and worked with me to create a contingency plan for my healthcare needs. He is an excellent patient teacher, stays up to date on his literature, and provides treatment from evidence based practice. He made me feel empowered to be involved in my own care, took great time to answer and explain my questions, and I felt very comfortable in his hands. I appreciated his collaborative nature. I highly recommend Dr. Mahgerefteh as a psychiatrist, he is a wonderful doctor for his patients. Thank you Dr. Mahgerefteh, see you again soon!”
Allison D.December 10, 2024Video visit
“Dr. Mike was absolutely great. He quickly understood my situation and accurately described and reiterated back to me what I was struggling with mentally. I look forward to my next appointment with Dr. Mike. He is a total and complete gem to the psychology medical profession.”
Irv J.March 22, 2023Video visit

About Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh

Focus areas

Anxiety
Low Self Esteem
Panic Attack
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Review
Psychiatry Consultation
Depression
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Psychodynamic
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh

Michael Mahgerefteh, MD - better known to his patients as Dr. Mike Mah – is a board-certified, integrative psychiatrist serving patients and their families in West Los Angeles as well as the Greater Los Angeles Area. Using evidence-based treatments, Dr. Mike provides comprehensive psychiatric care and treats a variety of mental illnesses including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, and personality disorders. Dr. Mike's unique approach involves personalized pharmacotherapy with a dynamic psychotherapeutic base with focus on an integrative approach including lifestyle modification, behavioral activation, mindfulness meditation, and more. In short, he looks at the whole body and mind and works with his clients to make sure that all aspects of their illness are addressed through medication, therapy, nutrition, exercise, sleep optimization, and more. Dr. Mike’s specialty training included work with a spectrum of different patient populations – from private insurance patients at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute to Medi-Cal patients at UCLA Olive View Medical Center to serving our veterans at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital. During his busy residency, Dr. Mike also made time to serve as the principal psychiatrist for Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles – serving a wide variety of patients from the Greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Mike completed his undergraduate degree at UC Irvine – receiving a Bachelors of Science in Biology prior to being accepted to UC Irvine for his medical degree. After receiving his M.D. at UCI, Dr. Mike attended psychiatry residency at UCLA where he opted for a dual UCLA and West LA Veteran’s Affairs combined program in order to expand his breadth of training. Navigating mental health treatment can be difficult, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed or unwell. Contact our office and we will be happy to guide you on a path to improving your mental health.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Board certified psychiatrist practicing holistic, integrative mental health care.

In-network insurances

Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh is not in-network with any insurances

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $650 for 75 minutes
Ongoing session: $350 for 30 minutes

    More information on payments and coverage

    I do NOT accept medical insurance. I am out-of-network. I am happy to provide superbills to patient's who may have out-of-network coverage through their insurance.

    Popular visit reasons

    Depression
    Group Therapy
    Mood Swings
    Prescription / Refill
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Sleep Problems
    Therapy
    Weight Loss Consultation
    Depression
    Group Therapy
    Mood Swings
    Prescription / Refill

    Office location

    Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh, MD also offers online video visits for patients
    Michael Mahgerefteh, MD
    10323 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 108, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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    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 - University of California, Irvine, Doctor of Medicine
    • University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in Psychiatry

    NPI number

    1386170629

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.95
    Wait time
    4.93
    Bedside manner
    4.93
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    He was incredibly professional and personable. Highly recommend him because he is very caring and wants what is best for you.
    Verified patient
    Love Dr. Mike. He listened and validated me and my experiences. Great experience overall and highly recommend.
    Verified patient
    Today was my first visit and I’m glad I went . I’m really looking forward working with Dr Michael.
    Verified patient
    Great psychiatrist! Passionate, informed, kind, and very personable. Would recommend him to anyone.
    Verified patient
    Dr. Mike is a superstar. One of the best interactions I’ve had with a medical professional.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Dr Mike is absolutely fantastic. Helpful, kind and most knowledgeable.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Nice to finally meet someone who seemed to understand me.
    Verified patient
    My experience as a patient with Dr. Mike Mahgerefteh was exactly what I was hoping for. He is a thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and empathetic doctor who listened to my concerns and worked with me to create a contingency plan for my healthcare needs. He is an excellent patient teacher, stays up to date on his literature, and provides treatment from evidence based practice. He made me feel empowered to be involved in my own care, took great time to answer and explain my questions, and I felt very comfortable in his hands. I appreciated his collaborative nature. I highly recommend Dr. Mahgerefteh as a psychiatrist, he is a wonderful doctor for his patients. Thank you Dr. Mahgerefteh, see you again soon!
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Dr. Mike was absolutely great. He quickly understood my situation and accurately described and reiterated back to me what I was struggling with mentally. I look forward to my next appointment with Dr. Mike. He is a total and complete gem to the psychology medical profession.
    Verified patientVideo visit
    Had my first appointment with Dr. Mike today and feel like after years of banging my head against the wall looking for good doctors, I found a good psychiatrist on the first try. Dr. Mike was extremely efficient and direct w/ his questioning, but quite caring at the same time. Might not be some people's style, but the amount of ground we covered in an hour was astounding. It was a great first appointment and I look forward to working with Dr. Mike in the future.
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    I found Dr. Mahgerefteh to be very professional, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I’m looking forward to working with him for the long term. Highly recommend this Dr!
    Great doctor. Extremely friendly and real human. He takes into consideration as a whole person and not just mental health decisions. He’s a great person and I felt extremely comfortable sharing my past and my issues. We made a plan and we change the medicines. Thank you doctor mike!
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    An absolutely amazing experience! Quite literally the best experience I have ever had with a mental health provider in my life. I felt supported, heard, and validated. I am so thankful to have found Dr. Mike and look forward to a bright future of working together.
    I'm so happy that I found Dr. Mike. After being treated by different psychiatrists Dr. Mike was the only one who was able to properly diagnose my personality disorder (in addition to my general anxiety disorder which was already diagnosed) and has been helping me get better and strengthen myself since.
    Dr. Mike was very attentive, communicative and wanting to help improve my situation. He helped outline a plan of action for the future and gave recommendations on therapists to speak to. You could tell he cares about each patient and wasn’t just trying to rush you through for his next appointment.
    After procrastinating for years about seeing a doctor for my anxiety, I finally decided to reach out for help. Luckily enough I was connected with Dr. Mike. His bedside manner and ability to truly listen and empathize with my struggles with anxiety have proven to be a lifesaver - perhaps literally. He took the time and effort needed to come up with a treatment plan both medicinal and conventional therapy. After a few months I'm a new man with a very positive outlook on life. Dr. Mike came up with a toolbox of coping mechanisms, lifestyle changes (EXERCISE!!!), and other means to ensure I continue this upward trend in managing and abating anxiety. Thankfully I don't feel like I'm struggling anymore!
    I really don't know what my life would look like if I had not met Dr. Mike. After literally 3 different psychiatrists over the course of 6 years and what felt like a paralyzing depression I finally found a doctor who actually helped me get to the root of the problem. He listened intently and asked such creative questions. It felt like the first real psychiatric interview I ever had. As far away from "checklist" type questions. The medications he chose, the timing, how long at what doses. It all felt so incredibly custom and personalized to me. I thank God for finding Dr. Mike. I feel like the cloud has been lifted.
    Dr. Mike is such a knowledgeable and personable professional. I have severe anxiety and truly felt heard and understood in my sessions with him. Highly recommend.
    Dr. Mike is a life saver! After suffering from anxiety for years, through his treatment he was able to help me to finally overcome it and helped me to feel like myself again. I highly recommend him, he is a wonderful psychiatrist and makes you feel very comfortable!
    Couldn't believe the depth Dr. Mike went into during our visit. He asked me questions about the way I'm feeling and what thoughts I've been having in the most unique and thought provoking ways. It was really a one of a kind experience and I've had several psychiatrists in the past that were also highly recommended. He really goes super in depth and does so much more than just prescribe. But when he does prescribe it really felt like he listened to every detail and chose the specific meds for me. Thank you so much Dr. Mike if you're reading this!
    Doctor was a great listener and gave me great insight. I am so glad I found him since I have been looking for someone I click with for a while. I am looking forward to my next session which is a first with me and doctors!
    I really can't overstate how nice it is to have a psychiatrist that actually listens to me and asks thought provoking, incisive questions and who really wants to get to the root of my problem. Dr. Mike says he practices in a holistic integrative way and I really didn't even understand what that meant until I started working with him. He's an expert with the meds and cites literature and stays up to date on the evidence/research but the meds are really just a small part of what he does. Amazing what he can fit into a half hour appointment. Its an honor to write a review for Dr. Mike. Thank you Dr. Mike for everything if you're reading this!!
    I was all over the place before being treated by Dr. Mahgerefteh. He knew exactly what needed to be done to help stabilize and help me begin to feel better. In just a short few months I see such an improvement and great progression with the treatment plan him and I both set together. I really appreciate the fact that Dr. Mahgerefteh is very patient and understanding. He genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients. He is very professional and punctual. He takes the time to really listen, i feel like he tries his best to understand things he cannot necessarily understand, yet does his very best to seek out the issue and help find a solution.
    Dr. Mike is undoubtedly one of the foremost psychiatrists in the country. I've spent decades with my debilitating mental health issues, and visited many psychiatrists on both coasts, all of who prescribed me a multitude of medications but failed to cure me. I was getting ready to spend the rest of my life disabled by my psychosis. But when I met Dr. Mike, everything changed. The first thing he said was, "You'll be absolutely fine!". I didnt believe him, of course. But a year later, I repeated those words myself. I was absolutely fine! As a mental health practitioner, his depth of knowledge and diagnostic acumen are simply extraordinary. I was an utterly disabled mental health patient when I first met him. And within a year, I had whole new lease of life- almost as if I was born again. He cured my genetic, decades old, debilitating mental illness with his treatment and sincere commitment to my recovery. I shall always remain grateful to his sheer talent. I sincerely, definitively and highly recommend Dr. Mike as an experienced, meticulous and talented psychiatrist in the US.
    Dr. Mike Mah was exceptional. He has wonderful bedside manner and makes you feel very comfortable. You can tell he takes his job very seriously and actually cares about your mental health. Mike is a genuine person, which is what I like about him the most. I highly recommend him to anyone!
    I’ve dealt with panic attacks and anxiety for over 5 years with little to no help from other professionals. Dr. Mahgerefteh was different. He took the time to understand the root cause and gave me tools to stabilize my panic disorder with a personalized medication plan. The cloud of chronic anxiety has lifted and I can finally enjoy life again. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders invest in a visit to Dr.M! I highly recommend. Wish I found him earlier.
    My treatment with Dr. Mike has been excellent! I had been treated by the same psychiatrist for over 5 years till she moved to the East Coast. I tried therapy and treatment with four other psychiatrists before I found Dr Mike and I can't recommend him enough. He's extremely attentive and is really in tune with my needs.
    I've been a patient of Dr. Mike's for a couple years. So glad I found him - haven't had the best of luck with other psychiatrists in the past! Dr. Mike actually listens and cares. He asks the right questions and has really helped me grow. He treats me as an actual person and looks at the whole picture instead of just throwing meds at me and wishing me luck. His bedside manner is amazing. His "customer service" is top of the line - he's so quick to respond and make sure my needs are taken care of. Couldn't recommend him any more! 10/10!
    Been with Dr. Mike for about 2 years now. What can I say - one of the few doctors I've worked with that actually listens to every word I say, asks meaningful questions, and makes me feel truly cared for. His bedside manner is second to none. You can tell he thinks about his patients even after the visit - he even called me once asking how I was, told me he was thinking about the case, and told me to call him if I didn't feel better before our next visit so he could adjust my medications before our next follow up. I struggled for years trying to deal with my mental illness by myself and with other providers and and finally thank God I feel like I have someone who truly cares and is actually on my team. Could not give a higher recommendation! Thanks Doctor Mike!
    Dr. Mike is not your run-of-the-mill psychiatrist who only knows how to use a prescription pad. He takes patient care to the next level by making me feel comfortable completely opening up and getting to the bottom of my anxiety issues. His bedside manner shows he truly cares about my well-being, and he takes the time EVERY time to have a comprehensive discussion about what's going well and not as well. He then optimizes the treatment plan to ensure I'm getting the best care possible. I cannot be more satisfied. Dr. Mike is truly a gem, and I highly recommend seeing him if you seek premium mental healthcare.
    On time, professional and a good listener.
    I was very impressed with Dr. Mike’s demeanor. I have seen many doctors and I can’t say I have connected well with to many of them. Dr. Mike made me feel comfortable and safe which allowed me to open up to provide him with the information needed to help. The medication he provided me has brought me back to feeling like my best self again. I appreciate Dr. Mikes patient and authentic care because I didn’t feel like he was just trying to get me in and out like previous Drs have. Unfortunately because of Covid I haven’t had a chance to meet him in person but look forward to it hopefully soon.
    Dr Michael Mahgerefteh is thoughtful soothing amazing doctor who listens very carefully to your problems and always has a pathway to get better for the patient. Dr Mike doesn't push too hard but is very firm in his commitment to help the patient get better. He also makes himself available if any emergencies come back and is very open-minded in putting together the medicines that he thinks I should take to guide me into getting better. I highly recommend Dr. Mike!
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    Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh has 2 office locations in Los Angeles, view full addresses on Dr. Mahgerefteh's profile.

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    Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

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    Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Sleep Problems, Therapy, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh speak?

    Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh speaks English.

    How do patients rate Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh in reviews?

    66 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Mahgerefteh. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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