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Dr. Lama Muhammad, MD

Dr. Lama Muhammad, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. Lama Muhammad, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

350 Dickinson St San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(619) 543-6024

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Muhammad specializes in the areas of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Muhammad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Muhammad

4.4
13 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I trust this doc. Very knowledgeable and down to earth.
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
6 others found this helpful
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John – Jan 21, 2024
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Great
Dr. Muhammad refused to continue me on Xanax, which upset me, but after she was able to diagnose the medical illness that caused me severe anxiety, I understood her reasoning. This doctor changed my life. Thank you, Dr. Muhammad.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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Jun 17, 2023
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She will not listen to you, will perscribe medicines off label (even when you tell her you've tried them before and have had terrible side effects), will refuse to work with you, pressure you to take off label meds for sleep that do not work. She decided it was her place to mess with my treatment plan without my consent.... that treatment plan has worked very well for me for a decade. The fact that she thinks someone with complex PTSD should process thier trauma DURING PANIC ATTACKS speaks to her complete ignorance of general mental health practices. I've been seeing a specialist psychotherapist for years and double checked with him about this. Apparently the brain cannot process anything properly during panic attacks. By thier nature you are in fight or flight and cannot stop to put the careful thought into processing that is required. He advised me to stop seeing her or anyone under her supervision for my own safety. And on the topic of ableism: She also fought me about writing a medical letter regarding my support animal that I needed for work travel. She should not be in mental health at all.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Aziza – Apr 07, 2023
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Knowledgeable and empathic. Dr. Muhammad diagnosed my illness and chose a medication that won't interact with the rest of my medications. I got better after years of suffering.
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
19 others found this helpful
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Cindy C – Aug 12, 2022
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DR Muhammad diagnosed my medical illness!!!! Not only my mental one I can't be more grateful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
25 others found this helpful
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Sam – Dec 01, 2021
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Great doctor!
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
24 others found this helpful
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Emma – Jul 19, 2018
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very professional cares about her patients polite
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
16 others found this helpful
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Albuquerque NM – Dec 16, 2016
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Very compassionate and listens with care helped me to take my life back
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
15 others found this helpful
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E. Addams in Albuquerque, NM – Jul 22, 2016
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Wonderful doctor nice intelligent and knowledgeable She changed my life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
13 others found this helpful
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steven in Albuquerque, NM – Apr 17, 2016
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Horrible Doctor, poor bedside manners. Will not be coming back. Stay away.
What went well
No results
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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JohnD in Albuquerque, NM – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lama Muhammad, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA. She is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

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

  • University Of Tichreen / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office350 Dickinson St San Diego, CA 92103
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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