Psychiatry Services | UCI Health | Orange County, CA
Psychiatry • Irvine, CA
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
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Phone
714-456-5902
carriem1@hs.uci.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency psychiatry
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Phone-based scheduling 714-456-5902 (outpatient appointment inquiries)
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 2.7 out of 5 stars (27 reviews (Birdeye))
- Rehab.com: 1.44 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
- ComplaintInfo/Aggregate reports: 2.5 out of 5 stars (404 reviews (UCI Medical Center general))
- U.S. News & World Report (UCI Medical Center psychiatry): 3 out of 5 stars (18 reviews)
Patients praise
- some patients report positive, compassionate, and attentive interactions with specific doctors and nursing staff
- appreciation for the facility's high standards as a major medical center compared to other local options
- praise for effective diagnosis and care in certain cases
Common complaints
- reports of condescending, disrespectful, or rude staff and doctor behavior
- complaints about long wait times and rushed appointments
- dissatisfaction with the teaching hospital environment where patients primarily see residents instead of supervising psychiatrists
- concerns regarding billing practices and unnecessary charges
- negative experiences with facility administration and parking/campus accessibility
"Dr. Simon Riccardi-Zhu consistently delivers an exceptional experience, characterized by his open-minded and non-judgmental approach."
— Birdeye/Google Review"Just want to echo another reviewer - 'dont go there if you have mental/psychological issue, they'll make it worse'. Worst experience I ever had."
— Rehab.com Review"I've been a patient at UCI Behavioral Health for psychiatry for several years. I dislike the campus, the parking situation and many other things. I always see a Resident who is supervised by a psychiatrist."
— ComplaintInfo/Aggregate reportsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Poor sleep can lead to many different health problems | UCI Health | Orange County, CA — Apr 1, 2026
- Managing mental health medications – UC Irvine News — May 1, 2026
- UCI Health — Irvine opens its doors | UCI Health | Orange County, CA — Dec 1, 2025
- UC Irvine’s Cameron Carter is elected to National Academy of Medicine – UC Irvine News — Oct 20, 2025
- A new era of precision depression treatment – UC Irvine News — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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