Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses in Whittier, CA
Psychiatry & Psychology • Whittier, CA
Clinic Type
Psychiatry & Psychology
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Phone
+12133352240
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Opening Hours
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Leonard Gale): 1.6/5 stars (5 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Jamie E. Garcia): 5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jianpeng Wang): 4.7/5 stars (3 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Arnold Nerenberg): 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Bruce Marquez): 2.3/5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable care
- Effective medication management
- Supportive bedside manner and willingness to listen
- Consideration of patient input in treatment plans
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office staff and communication
- Reports of rushed appointments
- Concerns regarding responsiveness to medication refill requests
- Issues with scheduling and intake processes
"Dr. Arnold Nerenberg is one of the finest physicians I have ever seen. He considers my own input in deciding which medications to prescribe. He is very caring and supportive."
— Healthgrades user review"Would absolutely not recommend... I've called 3 days in a row with no response."
— Healthgrades user review"Reception refused to answer my questions by continuing to say goodbye as I asked. They hung up promptly. This is so inappropriate, especially when speaking to patients who are seeking HELP for mental illness."
— LocalityBiz user review for PIH Health Behavioral Health ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nhordia Torres, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Whittier, CA — May 14, 2026
- Michelle K. Le, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Whittier, CA — May 14, 2026
- Gretchen Genato, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner | Long Beach, CA | WebMD — Jun 8, 2026
- Matthew White, MS, PMHNP - LifeStance Health — Oct 20, 2025
- Dr. Kimberly Curtis, MD, Psychiatrist | WEST COVINA, CA | WebMD — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More psychiatry & psychology clinics in Whittier
Summary: Jamie Garcia, MD is a psychiatrist affiliated with PIH Health Whittier in Whittier, California. PIH Health (formerly Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital) is a nonprofit health system operating from Whittier with about 2,170 employees at the Whittier site and a broader network including Downey and Los Angeles. The organization provides hospital and outpatient services across multiple clinics in the region and emphasizes psychiatry among its medical staff. For direct contact or appointment details, refer to PIH Health Whittier’s official site (pihhealth.org) or the PIH Health physician directory.
Whittier Counseling Center (WCC) is a privately held behavioral health agency based in Whittier, California, founded in 2017. It provides evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy in English and Spanish for children, youth, adults, and families, along with organizational training and psychological support through Psylink. WCC emphasizes culturally competent, confidential, solution-focused care and also offers consultation and training for organizations. The firm operates two offices in the Whittier area (HQ at 12448 Washington Blvd) and serves Los Angeles County communities. Contact: 562-907-7466; email contact@whittiercounseling.org.
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