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Everything from routine psychiatry
to advanced treatment.

Most of what we do is straightforward psychiatric care — listen carefully, diagnose accurately, prescribe thoughtfully. For complex cases, we offer advanced options most clinics don’t have.

Medically reviewed by Surender Punia, MD, ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrist · Last reviewed May 2026

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A calm, private consultation room at a Universal Medical Group clinic
Universal Medical GroupPsychiatry · Est. 2008
8
Core service lines
58
Counties via telehealth
60–90
Minute first evaluation
~70%
Spravato® response in TRD
4
California clinics
TelePsychiatry across all 58 CA counties
Now accepting new patients
Most major insurance & self-pay
(925) 825-1766
The full picture

Full-spectrum psychiatric care.

From a first evaluation to treatment-resistant depression, the same physician-led practice carries you through — without referring you elsewhere when the case gets complex.

Universal Medical Group brings every level of psychiatric care under one roof: thorough evaluation and medication management, TelePsychiatry statewide, and advanced options — Spravato®, TMS, pharmacogenomic testing, and Suboxone MAT — that most clinics simply don’t offer. Care is in person at four California clinics, or by secure video anywhere in the state.

  • DiagnosisUnhurried 60–90 minute initial evaluation
  • AccessIn person or by TelePsychiatry, all 58 CA counties
  • AdvancedSpravato®, TMS & pharmacogenomic testing
  • CoverageMost major commercial insurance & self-pay
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The reception area at a Universal Medical Group clinic
Inside the practice — calm, private, unhurried.
All services

The care we provide.

Each service below is delivered by our physician-led clinical team. Start wherever it fits — or call and we’ll help you find the right place to begin.

01

Psychiatric evaluation & medication management

The core of what we do — a thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and thoughtful medication management that fits your life.

Most common visit 02

TelePsychiatry — all 58 California counties

Expert psychiatric care from home — same providers, same standard of care, no drive required.

Statewide 03

ADHD evaluation & treatment

One of the most underdiagnosed conditions in adults — especially women. We give real answers, not just checklists.

Adults & teens 04

Suboxone® / MAT — opioid use disorder

Judgment-free, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder — easier to access than you think.

Suboxone® · MAT 05

Spravato® (esketamine) — when antidepressants fail

FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression — a different brain mechanism, with relief often within 24–48 hours.

FDA-approved 06

TMS therapy & pharmacogenomics

Drug-free, FDA-cleared TMS for depression and OCD — and gene testing that ends years of prescription trial-and-error.

Advanced options 07

Weight management & GLP-1 care

When a psychiatric medication causes weight gain, we manage it within your care — including GLP-1 treatment when it’s the right fit.

Metabolic health
Service 01

Psychiatric evaluation & medication management.

The core of what we do. A thorough evaluation, an accurate diagnosis, and thoughtful medication management that fits your life — for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and more.

  • EvaluationInitial visit of 60–90 minutes — we take our time
  • ScopeAnxiety, depression, mood, ADHD, PTSD & more
  • Follow-upEvery 4–8 weeks, in person or by telehealth
  • CoordinationCollaborative care with your therapist or PCP
  • CoverageMost major commercial insurance accepted
Service 02

TelePsychiatry — all 58 California counties.

Expert psychiatric care from home — the same quality providers, the same standard of care, with no drive required. Available across all of California.

  • ReachAll 58 CA counties — no geographic limits
  • SecureHIPAA-compliant video on any phone or computer
  • VisitsNew-patient evaluations, follow-ups & refills
  • PrescribingDEA-compliant controlled-substance prescribing
  • HoursEvening & weekend appointment slots available
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Service 03

ADHD evaluation & treatment.

ADHD is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in adults — especially women. We give real answers, not just checklists, with care that welcomes late diagnosis.

  • EvaluationThorough adult ADHD evaluations
  • ScreeningAutism spectrum screening for teens & adults
  • MedicationStimulant & non-stimulant medication management
  • Late diagnosisA specialty — 30s, 40s, and beyond
  • CoordinationWith therapists, coaches & IEP teams
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Service 04

Suboxone® / MAT — opioid use disorder.

Help is here, and easier to access than you think. Judgment-free, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, in a compassionate environment — no lectures, no shame.

  • In personSuboxone® induction & maintenance at our clinics
  • TelehealthMAT across California, DEA-compliant
  • Co-managementPsychiatric care for co-occurring conditions
  • ApproachNo lectures, no shame — just evidence-based care
  • CoordinationWith addiction counselors & programs
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Service 05

Spravato® (esketamine) — when antidepressants fail.

FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression. An entirely different brain mechanism that often provides relief within 24–48 hours, for patients who haven’t responded to traditional antidepressants.

  • Approved forTreatment-resistant depression & acute suicidal ideation
  • Sessions2-hour monitored visits at our Pleasant Hill clinic
  • CoverageMost major commercial insurance & self-pay
  • AuthorizationPrior authorization managed entirely by our team
  • Outcomes~70% response rate in medication-resistant patients
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Service 06

TMS therapy & pharmacogenomics.

TMS is drug-free and FDA-cleared for depression and OCD. Pharmacogenomic testing eliminates years of prescription trial-and-error by reading how your body processes medication.

  • TMS sessionsAbout 30 minutes, 5 days a week, over 6 weeks
  • Gene testingA simple cheek swab — results in 5–7 days
  • RelevanceOver 90% of people carry a relevant genetic variant
  • TMS recoveryNo sedation — patients drive themselves home
  • CoverageMost insurance, when medically necessary
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Service 07

Weight management & GLP-1 care.

Some psychiatric medications cause weight gain — and that weight is a leading reason people stop treatment that’s working. We manage it within your psychiatric care, including GLP-1 medication when it’s the right fit.

  • FocusWeight gain related to psychiatric medication
  • First stepReviewing whether the medication can be adjusted
  • GLP-1 careConsidered when it’s a safe, sensible next step
  • MonitoringWeight, blood pressure, glucose & lipids
  • AccessIn person or by TelePsychiatry statewide
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Precision medicine

Your genes. Your treatment. Your recovery.

Over 90% of people carry at least one genetic variant that affects how they respond to psychiatric medications. We use pharmacogenomic testing to learn which drugs your body processes well — before prescribing. Faster results, fewer side effects, less trial and error.

90%+
Carry a relevant pharmacogenomic variant
~70%
Spravato® response in TRD patients
60%+
TMS response in med-resistant cases

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Inside the practice

Calm, private spaces.

Our clinics are designed to feel unhurried — modern reception, comfortable lounges, and private consultation rooms.

A comfortable waiting lounge at a Universal Medical Group clinic
The waiting lounge — a comfortable, quiet start.
A designer seating area inside a Universal Medical Group clinic
Patient seating — considered, never clinical.

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Questions

About our services.

Universal Medical Group offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management, TelePsychiatry across all 58 California counties, Spravato® esketamine for treatment-resistant depression, TMS therapy, pharmacogenomics testing, ADHD evaluation and treatment, and Suboxone MAT for opioid use disorder.
Yes. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is available at Universal Medical Group as a non-medication, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder. It involves brief daily sessions of painless magnetic pulses to targeted brain regions. Learn more →
Most are. We accept most major commercial insurance, and our team manages prior authorization for Spravato® and TMS. Advanced treatments are typically covered when medically necessary. Self-pay and sliding scale options are also available. Call (925) 825-1766 and we’ll verify your specific plan.
Many of them. Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, follow-ups, refills, and MAT are all available by HIPAA-compliant video across all 58 California counties. In-office treatments such as Spravato® and TMS are delivered at our clinics. Explore TelePsychiatry →
References

Clinical sources

The clinical information on this page reflects current guidance from national medical and government health authorities. Always consult a clinician about your individual care.

  1. National Institute of Mental Health. Mental Health Information. nimh.nih.gov
  2. National Institute of Mental Health. Psychotherapies. nimh.nih.gov
  3. American Psychiatric Association. Patients & Families. psychiatry.org
Begin

Find the right care to start with.

Universal Medical Group is accepting new patients across California — in person and by TelePsychiatry. Not sure which service fits? Call and we’ll help.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

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