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Dr. Nita Paintal, MD

Dr. Nita Paintal, MD

Psychiatry*

Dr. Nita Paintal, MD is a psychiatrist in La Mesa, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Sharp Coronado Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 173 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (173 reviews)

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Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - La Mesa4700 Spring St Ste 220 La Mesa, CA 91942
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Paintal specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Paintal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paintal

4.8

173 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
88%
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4 Star
7%
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3 Star
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2 Star
1%
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1 Star
4%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Family member and conservator of patient – Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lynn Marcoe – Mar 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Deborah – Apr 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Ryan in San Diego, – Feb 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sheri in San Diego, CA – May 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
La Mesa, CA – Aug 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
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Alpine, CA – Mar 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Auburn, WA – Mar 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego, CA – Feb 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nita Paintal is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Paintal practices medication management and other modalities to create optimal well-being. Dr. Paintal likes to read, watch movies, walk, and take hikes.
  • Psychiatry

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  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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  • English

  • Hindi

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl
    Coronado, CA 92118

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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