Hello! My name is Tina Allee MD, and I’m excited to introduce myself.  I am a Southern California native; I grew up in Huntington Beach, California; went to UCLA for an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. I worked in the biotech industry programming robotics – but quickly realized I missed my calling and needed to go back to school. I earned a medical degree (MD) from Stanford University, School of Medicine. I returned home for specialty training in Psychiatry at UC Irvine, School of Medicine where I completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry. I chose psychiatry because it was the only specialty where getting to know my patients and really understanding their perspectives was vital. I don’t know how to practice medicine any other way. 

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With regard to my experience, I’ve been a university professor and still love teaching. I was the director of a large hospital consult liaison service (medical psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, emergency psychiatry), I’ve worked for a large HMO, been the medical director of a treatment center, taught and supervised psychotherapy training, published research, mentored and counseled medical students and doctors through their training and beyond. I see the brain as more than just chemicals and psychiatrists are more than just pill pushers – I use transcranial magnetic stimulation as well as alternative and complimentary treatments in my practice. I am also a certified Brain Health Specialist and have trained at the Amen Clinic in Costa Mesa, California to integrate brain health with mind health. Whatever the role - my favorite thing is to take exceptional care of my patients, share what I’ve learned, and continue searching for the best ways to improve the world – one person at a time. 

If you think I might be a good fit for your needs, I’d love to hear from you.

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With gratitude and respect,