Founded by Psychiatrists

Chaitanya Pabbati
MD
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Agoraphobia
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Dr. Chaitanya Pabbati is a licensed and board-certified adult psychiatrist. Born in India, he spent most of his life growing up in the Pacific Northwest, and enjoys outdoor activities with his family. He previously served as the medical director of the Veteran Affairs San Diego Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) program, and currently serves as the communications director for the San Diego Psychiatric Society. He is also the medical director for Headlight's San Diego clinic.
My Clients
I pride myself on collaborating with patients and their loved ones in order to best understand their goals for mental health and well-being. The primary outcome for patient treatment is achieving greater satisfaction with their lives, and providing them a platform upon which to grow
Qualifications:
- University of Washington 2007 - BS
- Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences 2012 - MD
Insurances Accepted:
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Anthem BC UCSHIP
- Anthem BlueCross of CA
- Bakersfield Family Medical Center
- Blue Shield of CA
- BRMS
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Methodologies:
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment Disorder
- Bipolar
- Childhood Trauma
- Conduct Disorder
- Co-Occurring Medical Problems
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Languages:
- English
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