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Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD

Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Alejandro Alva, MD is a psychiatrist in Costa Mesa, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alva has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1990. He is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, Inc.

3151 Airway Ave Ste G1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telehealth available

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(714) 545-5550

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Alva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alva

3.1

29 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
48%
48%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
41%
41%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Malky Locker – Feb 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
21 people found this helpful
Helpful
Liz – Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Dr. Potel – Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Orange, CA – Jun 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
LAKEWOOD – Feb 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
j.r.w. in Irvine, CA – Oct 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Monterey, CA – May 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frustrated Patient in Huntington Beach, CA – Apr 23, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Placentia, CA – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care to our patients, ensure for continuity of care for each one of our patients by providing regular follow-up on a consistent basis regardless of setting, provide support not only for...read more

biography

Dr. Alva received his education at the California State University of Fullerton and the Autonomous University of Guadalajara Medical School. After he completed his education and training in Guadalajara, Mexico, he returned to California to finish...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of California At Irvine / Psychiatry

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, Inc.

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, Inc.3151 Airway Ave Ste G1 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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