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Dr. Eric Chavez, MD

Dr. Eric Chavez, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Chavez, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1997. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

770 Washington St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92103

Make an Appointment

(858) 278-3636

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chavez specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Chavez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chavez

4.1
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Working with Dr. Chavez was very productive and beneficial. He got my meds right for the first time in my life. He is so ind and easy to talk to, he really takes the time to listen and I did extremely well in his care. My insurance moved his practice to ‘out of network’ I made the mistake of keeping my insurance plan and getting a new psych, total mistake, should’ve switched plans and stayed with Dr. Chavez. He’s just the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lauren P. – Mar 31, 2021
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Garbage psychiatrist! Has a lack of human emotion and is very judgemental.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Adam – Jun 15, 2020
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Very grateful to have found Dr. Chavez. He is extremely professional, tech-savvy, data-driven, easy to talk to, and responsive to inquiries. I had seen one PsychD before this and it was one of the worst experiences in my life, and when I started seeing Dr. Chavez, and saw how night-and-day it was, I realized how important/impactful it is to find a doctor who's a "good fit" for you. His office staff are very friendly and easy to work with as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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San Diego, MO – Dec 06, 2018
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Chavez was treating me for disabling fatigue. I started working after 3 years off. I missed an appt. and the reschedule. I couldn't wake up to save my life. I called begging and in tears for another appt. I was told I was discharged but the recp. checked with someone and scheduled me. Super grateful! I come in today to the real Doc Chavez. Ice cold, emotionless. It took me awhile to realize he no longer felt like he cared. My disabling condition aside doc didn't get his $$$..I'm discharged
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Sep 13, 2018
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Look forward to seeing Dr. Chavez. Always an inviting calming environment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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Dr. Chavez has been caring for me for nearly 2 years, and he's always been very caring and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Santee, CA – Mar 01, 2017
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I see him for a multiple of issues PTSD, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders. Social Anxiety. He has been good with trying to get the right combinations of medication to deal with my issues. He listens and addresses concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Ahlia D. Demas Jimenez in San Marcos, CA – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to be compassionate and non-judgmental and work with each patient to design an individual recovery plan.

biography

After completing medical school, I served as a medical officer in the Navy for several years. I then completed Psychiatry residency and Addiction Psychiatry training at the University of California San Diego in 2003. I have been...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Addiction Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern University

    2014

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    2014

  • University Of California, San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Naval Mc San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1997

  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Artemis Medical Group Inc.770 Washington St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Office770 Washington St Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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