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Now Accepting New Patients · Bay Area & All California via TelePsychiatry

Friendly, Expert Psychiatry —
Wherever You Are in California

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, mood swings, insomnia — if you're struggling with something, you've come to the right place. No judgment. Real help.

  • Anxiety, depression, stress & mood disorders — we see these every day
  • ADHD evaluations, insomnia, grief & life transition support
  • TelePsychiatry across all 58 California counties — no drive required
  • In-person clinics in Pleasant Hill & Vallejo, CA
  • Medi-Cal · Medicare · Most major insurance · Self-pay welcome
  • English · Hindi · Urdu · Punjabi · Spanish spoken in-house
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TelePsychiatry — All of CA →
30+
Yrs Experience
58
CA Counties
8+
Services
5
Languages
UMG Pleasant Hill office
Pleasant Hill & Vallejo ClinicsModern, private, welcoming
Consultation room
Private ConsultationCalm & judgment-free
Designer seating
Thoughtful DesignCrafted for comfort
📱TelePsychiatry All 58 CA Counties
🏥Accepting New Patients Now
💳Medi-Cal · Medicare & Most Insurance
🌍5 Languages Spoken
📞(925) 825-1766
About Universal Medical Group

Expert Psychiatric Care — For Everyday Life & Complex Challenges Alike

Founded in 2008, Universal Medical Group is a physician-led psychiatric practice. Most of our patients come with everyday struggles — anxiety that won't let them sleep, depression that dims the joy out of ordinary life, ADHD that makes work feel impossible, or stress that has become too much to carry alone.

You don't need a complex diagnosis to see us. For patients with more complex needs — treatment-resistant depression, Spravato® or TMS candidacy, pharmacogenomic testing — we have that too.

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Board-Certified & Fellowship-Trained

ABPN · APA Distinguished Fellow 2018

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5 Languages Spoken

English · Hindi · Urdu · Punjabi · Spanish

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Precision Medicine

Pharmacogenomics · Spravato® · TMS

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TelePsychiatry — All 58 Counties

See us from anywhere in California

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Private consultation room
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We Listen FirstInitial visits are 60–90 min — we take our time
Conditions We Treat

Most Patients Come to Us With Everyday Concerns

From daily anxiety to complex psychiatric conditions — we meet you exactly where you are.

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Anxiety & Worry

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

Very Common · Highly Treatable
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Depression & Low Mood

Feeling flat, empty, hopeless. Depression affects 1 in 6 Americans. The right treatment makes a real difference.

Most Common Visit
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ADHD — Adults & Teens

Frequently undiagnosed in adults, especially women. Thorough evaluations and effective management.

Evaluation + Treatment
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Insomnia & Sleep

Psychiatric evaluation often uncovers and fixes the root cause of chronic sleep disruption.

Common · Underrated
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Stress, Burnout & Life Transitions

Job loss, grief, divorce, caregiver exhaustion. Major disruptions can push anyone past their limit.

No Diagnosis Required
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PTSD & Trauma

Trauma-informed psychiatric care — flashbacks, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, recent or years ago.

Trauma-Informed
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Mood Swings & Irritability

Mood dysregulation has real causes and real solutions. Bipolar spectrum and beyond.

Mood · Bipolar Spectrum
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Treatment-Resistant Depression

When antidepressants haven't worked — Spravato®, TMS, and pharmacogenomics available.

Spravato® · TMS Available
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Opioid Use Disorder (MAT)

Judgment-free Suboxone® treatment. MAT-certified providers at both locations.

Suboxone · MAT-Certified
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Front Desk
Modern Reception
Waiting lounge
Waiting Room
Comfortable Lounge
Consultation room
Private & Calm
Consultation Rooms
Designer seating area
Patient Seating
Designer Chairs
Clinical office
Clinical Suite
Provider Office
Patient Stories

What Our Patients Say

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"I live in Fresno and there are almost no psychiatrists accepting new patients here. UMG's telehealth changed everything. My anxiety is finally under control for the first time in years."
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Verified Patient
TelePsychiatry · Fresno, CA
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"I was finally diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s. Michelle took her time, truly listened, and put together a plan that changed my work, my relationships, and my confidence."
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Verified Patient
ADHD Evaluation · Telehealth
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"Finding a Hindi-speaking psychiatrist felt impossible. Dr. Punia understood not just my symptoms but my cultural context. Being seen in my own language made all the difference."
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Verified Patient
Depression · Hindi Care · Vallejo
Clinical Insights

From Our Clinical Team

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Early psychosis article
Early Intervention

When Reality Starts to Shift: What Every Parent Should Know About Early Psychosis

The warning signs are subtle and the window for intervention is narrow. Learn why early detection changes everything.

Dr. Surender Punia, MDRead Article →
Pharmacogenomics article
Precision Medicine

Why Your DNA Should Guide Your Prescription: The Pharmacogenomics Revolution

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

Dr. Surender Punia, MDRead Article →
Spravato article
Treatment Spotlight

What If Your Antidepressant Isn't Enough? The Case for Spravato®

One in three people with depression don't respond to traditional antidepressants. A different approach is changing that.

Dr. Surender Punia, MDRead Article →
Get Started Today

You Deserve Good Psychiatric Care —
And It's Easier Than You Think

Accepting new patients across California right now — in-person and via TelePsychiatry.

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📞 (925) 825-1766
30+
Years Experience
58
CA Counties via Telehealth
8+
Specialty Services
5
Languages Spoken