ALEX SAHBA, M.D., Q.M.E.
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Academy of Psychiatry and Law
Most trusted and respected QME/AME in Southern California
California Medical Board Expert Reviewer
AN INTEGRATIVE METHOD TO MENTAL HEALTH FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
California Tele-Psychiatrist (CPT) providing psychiatry and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, using evidence-based psychiatry and psychotherapeutic methods to explore social, biological, and psychological issues related to improving overall physical and mental health.
Credentials:
GENERAL PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY (Louisiana State University)
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY FELLOWSHIP (UCLA)
California Physician & Surgeon License: A84805
Dr. Sahba is a California psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both General Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry; specializing in adult treatment and also with experience in adolescent treatment.
Dr. Sahba has over 22 years of experience treating psychiatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings, and has carried a full in-patient case-load for 18 years at a California State Hospital, where he was elected by his peers as Chief of Medical Staff seven times during his tenure. He also ran a private psychiatry practice in Beverly Hills, CA for over 11 years, providing medication management and psychotherapy services for adults and adolescents.
Dr. Sahba has been a California Medical Board Expert Reviewer since 2006; responsible for reviewing and evaluating the quality of work of other California physicians, and presenting expert opinion in court on behalf of the California Medical Board.
Dr. Sahba was a HBO Medical Consultant from 2016-2021 in Hollywood, CA, providing guidance to HBO directors and producers to ensure that filmed scenes involving mental health and doctor-patient relationship were realistic.
From 2005-2020, Dr. Sahba provided nursing home psychiatric services, comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of mostly geriatric patients with cognitive impairments and dementia in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Sahba uses evidence-based model(s) of psychiatric assessment, medication management and psychotherapy treatment, in addition to exercise and nutrition to create a whole-person treatment plan specific to individual needs. He believes that psychiatric medications can be very helpful in providing the support and stability that a patient needs to overcome their symptoms and condition. Most often, medication management in combination with psychotherapy achieves the best outcomes.
Fee Schedule:
Initial Evaluation: 75-min $600
Medication Management: 25-min $250
Psychotherapy: 45-min $500
* Dr. Sahba is not affiliated with any insurance company. All services are considered out of network and fee for service.