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Dr. Eric Chavez, MD

Dr. Eric Chavez, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Chavez, MD is a psychiatrist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1997. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

770 Washington St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92103

Make an Appointment

(858) 278-3636

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chavez specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Chavez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chavez

4.1

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
77%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
23%
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What went well
  • 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
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Lauren P. – Mar 31, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Adam – Jun 15, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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San Diego, MO – Dec 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Sep 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Santee, CA – Mar 01, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Ahlia D. Demas Jimenez in San Marcos, CA – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to be compassionate and non-judgmental and work with each patient to design an individual recovery plan.

biography

After completing medical school, I served as a medical officer in the Navy for several years. I then completed Psychiatry residency and Addiction Psychiatry training at the University of California San Diego in 2003. I have been...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Addiction Medicine

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

  • Northwestern University

    2014

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    2014

  • University Of California, San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Naval Mc San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1997

  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Artemis Medical Group Inc.770 Washington St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Office770 Washington St Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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