Atef Shaikh
Psychiatrist, DO (he, him)
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1 Endorsed
3100 Oak Road, Suite 270, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Let's Connect (925) 344-5944
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in addiction psychiatry, providing care for adults ages 18–65. My practice is rooted in seeing people as whole individuals, where developmental background, medical conditions and personal goals all inform the path toward recovery and resilience.
I completed residency at Zucker Hillside Hospital, followed by fellowships at NYU in addiction psychiatry and psychodynamic therapy. This foundation enables me to treat the full spectrum of conditions — including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, ADHD, and behavioral addictions — with both medical expertise and psychological depth.
I take a careful approach to medication and provide advanced options like TMS and Spravato for treatment-resistant depression. I believe psychiatry is most effective when science is explained clearly and paired with genuine listening, meeting immediate needs while supporting long-term aspirations.
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Finances
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Anthem
- APS Healthcare
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Net
- Humana
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Uprise Health
- Out of Network
Atef Shaikh
Psychiatrist, DO
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / 20A17935 Atef Shaikh
- Board Certification by Board Certified Psychiatrist
Additional Credentials
Atef Shaikh
Psychiatrist, DO
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
Atef Shaikh
Psychiatrist, DO
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Location
Primary Location
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
3100 Oak Road
Suite 270
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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