3 Best Psychiatrists in Hayward, CA

" Dr. Alex Anastasiou is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience. His clinic is located 16.9 miles from downtown Hayward. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Davis, with an emphasis in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior, along with a minor in psychology. He is licensed to perform mental health evaluations and prescribe medication. Dr. Alex is trained to treat the whole person through a comprehensive and individualized approach to medical care. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has extensive training and experience in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and mental health care. Dr. Alex Anastasiou also serves patients throughout the East Bay area, including the cities of Dublin, San Ramon, Livermore, and Danville.

" Dr. Daniel Jon Kostalnick is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He currently practices at CNS Medical Group, APMC. The clinic is located 16.9 miles from downtown Hayward. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He completed his internship training in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the Northern California Psychiatric Society and the California Psychiatric Association. Dr. Daniel Jon Kostalnick is also known for his shameless endorsement of cinnamon rolls and donuts, much to the dismay of his physician colleagues in primary care, endocrinology, and cardiology.

" Dr. David Finkelstein earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Massachusetts and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also received advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. Dr. Finkelstein takes an insight-oriented approach and provides a warm and engaging therapeutic environment for his patients. He values active listening, curiosity, compassion, and humor as important elements of the therapeutic process. He works with patients to explore how unconscious influences from past experiences may contribute to their current challenges, behaviors, and patterns. His goal is to guide patients in developing greater understanding and making informed decisions throughout their treatment. Dr. Finkelstein has clinical experience in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings, allowing him to work with patients across a range of mental health needs. He currently practices at Mindpath Health.