Can I see a psychiatrist via TelePsychiatry anywhere in California?

Yes. Universal Medical Group offers TelePsychiatry across all 58 California counties. You can receive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care from home anywhere in California — no office visit required.

What is Spravato and does UMG offer it?

Spravato (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, administered in-office under observation. Universal Medical Group is a certified Spravato REMS treatment center. It is an option for patients who have not responded to at least two traditional antidepressants.

How soon can I get an appointment?

Universal Medical Group is currently accepting new patients. You can book online at any time or call (925) 825-1766 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm). TelePsychiatry appointments are often available sooner than in-person visits.

Now accepting new patients

Expert psychiatry,
wherever you are in California.

Physician-led psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more — in person at four California clinics, or by TelePsychiatry across all 58 counties.

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100+

Years combined experience

California clinics

Counties via telehealth

Specialty services

Languages spoken

Now accepting new patients

Most major insurance & self-pay

Five languages spoken in-house

(925) 825-1766

Most major insurance accepted ABPN board-certified psychiatrist Certified Spravato® REMS treatment center TelePsychiatry in all 58 California counties Founded in 2008

Insurance

Most major insurance accepted — we verify your benefits before your first visit.

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The practice

Physician-led psychiatry, since 2008.

Most people come to us with the ordinary weight of life — anxiety that interrupts sleep, a low mood that dulls the day, ADHD that makes work feel unmanageable.

You don’t need a complex diagnosis to be seen here. And for those who do — treatment-resistant depression, Spravato® or TMS candidacy, pharmacogenomic testing — that depth of care is here too. Founded by Dr. Surender Punia, MD, the practice brings more than 100 years of combined clinical experience to every patient.

CredentialsABPN board-certified · FAPA & FASCP fellow
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & Tagalog, in-house
PrecisionPharmacogenomic testing, Spravato® & TMS
AccessTelePsychiatry across all 58 California counties

The reception area at a Universal Medical Group clinic — Inside the practice — calm, private, unhurried.

Getting started

Care that’s simple to begin.

New here? We’d love to hear from you — reach out whichever way feels easiest, and we’ll take it from there.

Book online Call (925) 825-1766 Fax records & referrals · (844) 574-1926

No diagnosis neededYou don’t need a label to be seen — come as you are.
Most insurance acceptedWe verify your benefits before the first visit.
In person or by videoThe same clinicians, four clinics or all 58 counties.

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Book in minutes

Request a visit online or call us. Tell us a little about what’s going on — no referral needed for most plans.
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Meet your clinician

See a physician-led psychiatry team in person or by secure video. We verify your insurance before you arrive.
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Start your care plan

Leave with a plan built around you — medication, therapy referral, Spravato®, TMS or testing as needed.

The team

Our psychiatrist & psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Meet the team

Surender Punia, MD

Psychiatrist · Founder & Medical Director

English, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi

Manuel Salera

DNP, PMHNP-BC · Vallejo

English & Tagalog

Aniruddh (AJ) Verma

PMHNP-BC, MSN

Mood disorders, anxiety & sleep

Harkirat Bajwa

DNP, PMHNP-BC · Teens & adults

English, Hindi & Punjabi

Stella Antony

DNP, PMHNP-BC · TelePsychiatry & Fremont

English, Tamil & Malayalam

Inderpreet Sandhar

PMHNP-BC, MSN · Fremont

English, Punjabi & Hindi

Multilingual care

Care in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Tagalog, Tamil and Malayalam — spoken in-house.

Multilingual psychiatry

हिन्दीHindi
اردوUrdu
ਪੰਜਾਬੀPunjabi
TagalogTagalog
தமிழ்Tamil
മലയാളംMalayalam

What we treat

Care for what you’re facing.

Each page is written by our clinical team — symptoms, options, and what to expect. Start wherever it fits.

Anxiety & panic

Constant worry, racing thoughts, panic — among the most common, and most treatable, conditions we see.

Very common 02

Depression & low mood

Flat, empty, or hopeless. The right treatment changes the texture of an ordinary day.

Most common visit 03

ADHD — adults & teens

Often missed in adults, especially women. Careful evaluation and a clear, practical plan.

Evaluation + treatment 04

PTSD & trauma

Trauma-informed care for flashbacks, hypervigilance, and numbness — recent or long-held.

Trauma-informed 05

Bipolar & mood instability

Mood that swings beyond your control has real causes — and real, considered treatment.

Mood-stabilizer expertise 06

Insomnia & sleep

Psychiatric evaluation often finds — and resolves — the root of chronic sleeplessness.

Often the first sign 07

Treatment-resistant depression

When two or more antidepressants haven’t worked: Spravato®, TMS, and pharmacogenomics.

Spravato® · TMS 08

Opioid use disorder

Suboxone® medication-assisted treatment, without judgment, at our in-person clinics.

Suboxone® · MAT

All services & treatments

Statewide care

TelePsychiatry, in all 58 California counties.

If reaching an office is hard — distance, work, or anxiety itself — care can come to you. A full psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing follow-up, by secure video, anywhere in California.

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Your care,
in your pocket.

Video visits, secure messages, appointments and reminders, forms and consents, and your care team — in one free app from Universal Medical Group.

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On Android? Use the web portal — it does everything the app does, from any browser.

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Locations

Where we see patients.

All locations

Four California clinics

Every clinic offers our full range of psychiatric care — each one also anchors a specialty. Open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM · (925) 825-1766.

Pleasant Hill

91 Gregory Lane, Suite 20
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 · Contra Costa County

Headquarters · TMS center · full services Directions

Vallejo

532 Oregon Street
Vallejo, CA 94590 · Solano County

Spravato® center · MAT · full services Directions

Davis

509 4th Street, Suite A4
Davis, CA 95616 · Yolo County

ADHD testing center · full services Directions

Fremont

39001 Sundale Drive
Fremont, CA 94538 · Alameda County

Psychiatry · MAT · full services Directions

Statewide · all 58 counties

TelePsychiatry in all 58 California counties.

A full psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care by HIPAA-secure video, from anywhere in California. Join from any browser, or use the optional UMG Care app. Evening and weekend appointments available.

Book a TelePsychiatry visit How it works

By region

San Francisco San Jose Sacramento Fresno Bakersfield Los Angeles Orange County San Diego

Patient experience

In their words.

Rated 4.9 on average across 87 verified patient reviews.

I live in Fresno, where almost no psychiatrist is taking new patients. UMG’s telehealth changed everything — my anxiety is finally under control.

Verified patient · TelePsychiatry, Fresno

I was diagnosed with ADHD in my thirties. They took the time, truly listened, and built a plan that changed my work and my confidence.

Verified patient · ADHD evaluation

Finding a Hindi-speaking psychiatrist felt impossible. Dr. Punia understood not just my symptoms but my context. Being seen in my own language made all the difference.

Verified patient · Depression, Vallejo

From the clinical team

Notes & insights.

When reality starts to shift: early psychosis, and what every parent should know

The warning signs are subtle, and the window for intervention is narrow.

Early intervention 02

Why your DNA should guide your prescription

Over 90% of people carry a genetic variant affecting how they respond to psychiatric medication.

Precision medicine 03

What if your antidepressant isn’t enough? The case for Spravato®

One in three people with depression don’t respond to traditional antidepressants.

Treatment spotlight

All articles

Questions

What patients ask.

What insurance does Universal Medical Group accept?

We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare, TriCare, Magellan, Optum, Health Net, Carelon, Curative, and most major commercial plans at all four of our California locations — Pleasant Hill, Vallejo, Davis, and Fremont. Contra Costa Health Plan is coming soon. Self-pay and sliding scale options are also available. Call (925) 825-1766 and we’ll verify your specific plan — usually same-day.

Can I see a psychiatrist via TelePsychiatry from anywhere in California?

Yes. We offer TelePsychiatry across all 58 California counties. You can receive a full psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care from home — no office visit required. Telehealth appointments are HIPAA-secure and often available sooner than in-person slots.

Is there a Hindi-speaking psychiatrist at Universal Medical Group?

Yes. Dr. Surender Punia MD speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi fluently. For many South Asian and immigrant patients, being understood in your own language is the difference between good care and excellent care. We also have Spanish-speaking staff.

What is Spravato and do you offer it?

Spravato® (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression — for patients who haven’t improved on at least two antidepressants. It’s administered in our office under medical supervision. Universal Medical Group is a certified Spravato REMS treatment center. Learn more →

How quickly can I get an appointment?

We are currently accepting new patients. You can book online any time, or call (925) 825-1766 Monday–Friday 9am–5pm. TelePsychiatry appointments are typically available within a few days.

Do you treat ADHD in adults?

Yes. ADHD is significantly underdiagnosed in adults — especially women — and is one of our most common consultations. We conduct thorough evaluations and offer evidence-based treatment including medication management, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up monitoring. TelePsychiatry makes ongoing ADHD care very convenient.

About this practice

Universal Medical Group is a physician-led psychiatric practice founded in 2008 by Dr. Surender Punia MD, an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist with over 100 years of combined team experience, Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA), and Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (FASCP). The practice is headquartered at 91 Gregory Lane, Suite 20, Pleasant Hill CA 94523 (Contra Costa County — principal location), with clinics at 532 Oregon Street, Vallejo CA 94590 (Solano County), 509 4th Street, Suite A4, Davis CA 95616 (Yolo County), and 39001 Sundale Drive, Fremont CA 94538 (Alameda County) — and offers TelePsychiatry to patients across all 58 California counties. Services include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, Spravato® (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression, TMS therapy, pharmacogenomics testing, ADHD evaluation, and Suboxone MAT for opioid use disorder. The practice accepts most major commercial insurance, with self-pay and sliding scale options available. Dr. Punia speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Manuel Salera speaks Tagalog; Stella Antony speaks Tamil and Malayalam.

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