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Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD
Psychiatry* Age 47
Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is a Psychiatrist in Glendale, CA.
Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD

Psychiatry* Age 47
Glendale, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is a Psychiatrist in Glendale, CA.

About Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD

Dr. Penciu graduated from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu and completed a residency at Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, N.J.. Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is a Psychiatrist in Glendale, CA. Dr. Penciu currently practices at Golden State Behavioral and is affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. At present, Dr. Penciu received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Penciu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Penciu is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Where Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Golden State Behavioral
    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 130, Glendale, CA 91206
  2. 2 Penciu Medical Apmc
    1111 N Brand Blvd Ste 312, Glendale, CA 91202
    Monday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Dops-Psychiatry
    152 West St, Danbury, CT 06810
  4. 4 Star Psychiatric Health Care LLC
    7 Old Sherman Tpke Ste 102, Danbury, CT 06810
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    11:00 - 20:30
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00

What Patients Say

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3.0
Based on 2 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Penciu is fantastic. He's the best psychiatrist I've ever dealt with. He listens to me and is very good at making suggestions. I don't know what I'd do without him.
Bruce F — Mar 21, 2025
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Meet Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD

Specialties*
Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Anxiety Disorders
Telepsychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
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Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD is affiliated with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD holds board certification in Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Tallahessee Mem Hospital
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, N.J.
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College Medicine
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Cristian Penciu, MD Practices

  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA

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