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Dr. Thomas Grayden, MD

Dr. Thomas Grayden, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Grayden, MD is a psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Grayden has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and College Hospital Costa Mesa.

1.4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 1.4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

27068 La Paz Rd Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Make an Appointment

(714) 445-6660

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Grayden specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Grayden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Grayden

1.4
11 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Horribly condescending and unhelpful. Lied to me about my treatment plan and told me he wished there was more he could do. If he can't help people, why is he a doctor?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2021
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Dr. Grayden has a wealth of experience, extremely knowledgeable and listened to our concerns. He was concerned about aftercare and helped with referral.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2021
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Dr. Grayden is releasing my 20 year old son from Mission Viejo Bahavioral Hospital when he is not med compliant and still having psychotic episodes. We know this from the charge nurses. Our insurance runs out today so Dr. Grayden is giving him the boot to a treatment center that my son will probably walk from. Dr. Grayden's response was "I guess he will be homeless". Unbelievable!!!!!
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Suzanne Marie Shealy – Mar 06, 2020
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This Doctor does not show the patient or family respect. He is rude and condescending.
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2018
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Zero stars. This man should not be practicing and should not be licensed. What he did to our daughter is a replication of the movie "One flew over the cuckoos nest". Stay away from this guy, he and his staff at Mission Hospital Laguna falsely diagnose patients to keep there beds filled with good paying insurance companies. This man is unprofessional, pompous, rude, especially when he knows he is wrong. Stay away from this guy. He does not comply with professional, legal and ethical guidelines.
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
17 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 03, 2017
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This is clearly one of the most arrogant and non-patient centric physician in my lifetime experience. After three day of attempting to contact Dr Graydon I was only able to speak with him as he was present on the unit. I was not allowed to even ask a question regarding the status one of his patients (my brother) even though I stated I currently have medical power of attorney and the authorization to make medical decisions for him. Instead I was berated and handed off to a mid level provider
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Dr Irvin in Dayton, OH – Dec 25, 2016
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Overmedicated my mother without giving me specific warnings on taking antipsychotic drugs over an extended period of time to a 92 year old woman with advanced dementia. He didn't take the time to explain the risks of the drugs to me at the time of discharge from Anaheim Global.
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
12 others found this helpful
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Stephanie Pores in Mission Viejo – Dec 23, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Grayden, MD is a psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Grayden has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office27068 La Paz Rd Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • College Hospital Costa Mesa

    301 Victoria St
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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