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Juan Antonio Galvez-Buccollini, M.D.
Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified
Encino
✅ Accepting New Patients
💼 16 Years Experience
⭐ Highly Recommended
🕰️ Excellent Wait Time
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5.0
Dr. Galvez is a great doctor who listens, and has provided me with great care. I am so grateful to him for his guidance, and always receive expedient care.
Getting to know Juan Antonio Galvez-Buccollini, M.D.
Juan Antonio Galvez-Buccollini M.D. is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Galvez-Buccollini is a former visiting scholar in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistic at Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan. He has extensive experience in clinical research and publications in schizophrenia, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol use disorder and drug use disorders.
Dr. Galvez-Buccollini seeks to establish collaborative relationships with his patients that emphasize education and empower them to make informed decisions about their care. Dr. Galvez-Buccollini is committed to applying evidence-based psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for patients with multiple medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
Dr. Galvez-Buccollini has acquired broad experience in the treatment of general psychiatric conditions and takes a particular interest in Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hispanic mental health problems. His philosophy is to provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatments in order to offer the highest quality of care.
Dr. Galvez-Buccollini speaks English & Spanish.
Focus Areas
Mood Swings
Bipolar Disorder
Bereavement/Grief
Anxiety
Chronic Illness Adjustment
PTSD
Panic Attacks
Depression
Clientele
Immigrants/ Refugees
People with chronic illness
Geriatric
Adults
Veterans
Treatment Approaches
I do not have a formal subspecialty. I have interest in geriatrics, consultation-liaison and military.
Identity
Gender Male | Languages English, Spanish |
Insurance Providers
UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP
ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN
FAQs
1. What is your approach to working with patients?
Patient-centered care. I prioritize patient's unique needs, values, preferences, and health goals. I emphasize collaboration, where patients, families, and providers work together in decision-making. Respect, clear communication, emotional support, and comprehensive care are key elements that addresses both physical and mental well-being. This approach shifts focus from specific medical conditions to a holistic view, enabling patients to pursue personalized, long-term health outcomes.
2. How do you integrate medication management?
Assess Individual Needs
Establish Open Communication Channels
Coordinate Care Plans.
3. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?
Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Hispanic mental health problems, Geriatrics, Consultation-Liaison, Military
4. What's something you want your patients to know about you?
My promise to you is to bring care, compassion, competence, communication and commitment to every part of your medical care.
5. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?
Trust and communication. When patients feel heard, understood, and involved in their care, we can make the best decisions as a team and support their recovery in the strongest way possible.
6. What kinds of clients do you work with best?
I work best with patients who are open to sharing their experiences and working together on a treatment plan, and those who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. My role is to provide a safe space where they feel heard, respected, and supported.
7. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?
Yes
8. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I spend most of my free time with family, cooking, and keeping up with wellness and fitness.