
Steven Toffel, M.D.
Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified
Riverside
✅ Accepting New Patients
💼 6 Year Experience
⭐ Highly Recommended
🕰️ Excellent Wait Time
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Getting to know Steven Toffel, M.D.
Dr. Steven Toffel is a dedicated psychiatrist with a strong academic background and a passion for patient care. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, graduating summa cum laude. His fascination with psychiatry ignited during his college years, where he conducted research at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, diving into the neurobiology of iPSC-derived neurons in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Continuing his education at the University of Florida, Dr. Toffel excelled in medical school, graduating with honors in research. He completed his psychiatry residency in 2024. Throughout his residency training, he has demonstrated a keen interest in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals facing a wide spectrum of mental illnesses, and was awarded multiple patient safety, medical student teaching, and research awards.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Toffel finds joy and relaxation in various hobbies. He shares a special bond with his three cats, explores the national parks with his wife, and cheers on his favorite baseball team, the New York Mets.
Focus Areas
Schizophrenia
Confidence Issues
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem Issues
PTSD
Stress Management
ADHD
Mood Swings
Panic Attacks
Clientele
Young Adults
People with chronic illness
Veterans
Immigrants/ Refugees
Geriatric
Adults
Treatment Approaches
Psychodynamic Psychiatry: Utilizes psychoanalytic techniques to understand and treat mental disorders.
Emergency Psychiatry: Provides psychiatric care in emergency settings.
Military Psychiatry: Focuses on the mental health of military personnel.
Sports Psychiatry: Deals with psychological issues related to sports and exercise.
Sleep Medicine: Treats sleep disorders and their impact on mental health.
Psychotic Disorders
Identity
Gender Male | Languages English |
Insurance Providers
UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP
ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN
5.0
Very professional and helpful
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