Overview
Sanjaya Saxena, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist focusing on the treatment of people with obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and related conditions such as compulsive hoarding and body dysmorphic disorder.He directs the https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/clinic-based/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-hoarding/pages/default.aspx clinic at UC San Diego Health. His clinical focus is on assessing and treating patients with OCD and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders with medication and/or cognitive-behavioral therapy.Dr. Saxena is a professor in residence in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. His research examines the fundamental neurobiology and treatment of OCD, hoarding and related disorders, using functional and structural brain imaging technologies to understand how brain circuits mediate their symptoms. The goal is to learn why some treatments are effective and how to predict patients responses to different treatment options.Some of his recent research explores ways to more effectively treat hoarding disorder and develop novel treatments for this condition.Dr. Saxena serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation and is an advisor to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) Workgroup on Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. He and colleagues developed the diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder, which is now listed as a separate diagnosis in DSM-5.Dr. Saxena completed fellowship training in neuroimaging in neuropsychiatric disorders at UCLA and residency training at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. He earned his medical degree at University of Minnesota Medical School, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is board-certified in psychiatry. Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Saxena was a faculty member in psychiatry at UCLA. He was selected among the Best Doctors in America from 2005-14 and was listed among Americas Top Doctors from 2008-14.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/clinic-based/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-hoarding/Pages/default.aspx and https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/pages/default.aspx.Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Psychiatrist
Education & Training
Medical Degree - University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis
Other Degree - UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Los Angeles
Medical Degree - Director, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Clinic
Medical Degree - Professor of Psychiatry
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Sanjaya Saxena, may include:
ADHD, Agoraphobia, Alcoholism, Anorexia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bulimia, Cocaine Addiction, Dementia, Depression, Drug Addiction, Exercise Addiction, Food Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Heroin Addiction, Internet Addiction, Mental Illness, Narcissism, OCD, Opioid Addiction, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Pornography Addiction, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Prescription Drug Abuse, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Sex Addiction, Shopping Addiction and Social Anxiety Disorder
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Sanjaya Saxena, may include:
Psychiatry Consultation, Medication Review, Psychotherapy, Child Psychiatry Consultation, Marriage Counseling, Psychiatry Follow Up, Child Psychiatry Follow Up, Pediatric Psychiatric Medication Review, Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling, Psychiatric Medication Review, Couples Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, Opioid Maintenance Therapy (Suboxone/Buprenorphine Treatment), Ketamine Injection, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Ketamine Infusion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saxena's office.
Insurances
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Locations
UC San Diego Health - La Jolla 8950 Villa La Jolla Drive - Psychiatry
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 534-7792
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanjaya Saxena accepting new patients?
Yes, Sanjaya Saxena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Sanjaya Saxena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Sanjaya Saxena offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Saxena's office at (858) 657-7000 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Sanjaya Saxena speak?
Sanjaya Saxena speaks English.
Which board certifications does Sanjaya Saxena have?
Sanjaya Saxena is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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