Adult Psychiatrist, Board Certified

San Rafael

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 29 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️ Excellent Wait Time

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Getting to know Patrick Nolan, M.D.

Dr. Nolan is a graduate of the Creighton/UNMC Psychiatry Residency training program in Omaha, NE. He has over two decades experience working with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders and is board certified in psychiatry and a member of the American Psychiatric Association.

Focus Areas

Chronic Illness Adjustment
Depression
Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder
Panic Attacks

PTSD
ADHD

Clientele

People with chronic illness

Adults

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

I was initially unsure of Dr. Atallah but he has proven himself to be a caring, considerate doctor that really goes the extra mile. He researches my spectrum of medical conditions and regularly suggests tweaks to improve the efficacy and safety of my Rx regimen. He’s very on top of messaging and medication requests. I feel heard with him and my care is collaborative.My initial reservations surrounded his very thorough, beyond the book onboarding procedures. It was a barrier to care while I was in acute need but I recognize the need to mitigate liability and confirm health status. If you’re in dire need of care he might not be the best choice because of the time needed for his onboarding procedures but if you’re stable I highly recommend.

5.0

Dr Nolan is the best 😊

FAQs

1. What is your approach to working with patients?

My approach is to work collaboratively with my patients to create a plan that is both tolerable and effective for use in everyday life.

2. How do you integrate medication management?

As a psychiatrist, medication is our primary tool. Listening is a valuable asset which helps reveal clues which may help in selection of medications best suited to the individual.

3. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?

It is not uncommon for the focus of treatment to be placed on mood and anxiety symptoms which interfere with function and quality of life.

4. What's something you want your patients to know about you?

Often a patient and gradual approach is important when treating patients in real world settings. We seek to avoid having treatment become a problem of its own.

5. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?

A collaborative approach where patients feel empowered is very critical in fostering treatment success.

6. What kinds of clients do you work with best?

Patients who are curious to learn about their conditions and are actively engaged in their treatment.

7. Do you have experience with trauma or PTSD?

Yes

8. What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Film, music, taking in sports and experiencing cultural enrichment.