What Patients Say About Dr. David Puder
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Dr. Puder stands out in his field as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He is the antidote to the 15-minute med checks plaguing outpatient psychiatric care. His approach is nuanced and patient-centered, balancing the latest insights in evidence-based medicine with time-honored psychodynamic insight. He helped me lose 75 lbs and gain insight.
Dr. Puder has been an incredible blessing to our lives. We have utilized his expertise for life coaching and family therapy. His capacity to collaborate with clients while setting realistic and dynamic goals is truly amazing. Under his thoughtful guidance we accomplished many professional and personal goals.
I want to thank Dr. Puder for helping my husband through one of the most difficult times in his life. Dr. Puder was there for him when he needed someone to listen and understand what he was going through. Dr. Puder was not quick to judge, but patiently and thoroughly evaluated my husband before recommending a course of care.
Words can't express how grateful I am for Dr. Puder! He helped my husband and me through a very dark period of grief when I truly wondered if I would ever feel like myself again. He is humble, caring, and kind. He has been an integral part of our healing, a tremendous support as we strengthen our family.
Dr. Puder has been an excellent doctor who takes the time to listen and guide you to health. He truly cares about what you are going through and walks you through any difficulties you are going through. He is extremely knowledgeable and he is someone you can completely trust with your health.
Dr. Puder coached me through a critical period of my son's mental health crisis. That support translated into a stronger foundation for my son as he got proper medical treatment to get him out of the acute phase of his psychosis. I would recommend parents of a child with severe mental health issues seek him out.
My son has several mental conditions, and he had been trapped in the mental health system for years, misdiagnosed, treated like the worst. After looking and looking, listening to tons of podcasts of real people and doctors sharing their wisdom, I listened to his podcast, and was wow, he is authentic. He has been the best psychiatrist and the best human being.
Dr. Puder has been a wonderful doctor for me. He treated my bipolar disorder with careful evaluation and a conservative approach to medication management. He listens intently and provides caring, concerned and compassionate advice and consultation. He is extremely responsive to messages (emails).
My mom has been going to Dr. Puder for many years. She is elderly and I always went with her. He was able to help and put her on track for a good quality of life. She is 96 and very happy.
Dr. Puder is an excellent psychiatrist. I have seen him for a long period of time. I still remember when I first came into the clinic to see him, I was so paranoid and my mental health was really bad. With his medications and associated therapies I am doing much better now. He is very knowledgeable.
Hands down the best doctor! I was so fortunate to have finally found someone who cared enough to work with me.
Dr. Puder truly cares for his patients. He treated me as a person and took the time to understand the issues that I faced. Dr. Puder is willing to listen to my concerns and provided me with multiple options in making a plan to move forward.
Dr. Puder does what all good therapists do: he listens and shows empathy for your specific condition, and then works with you to find a solution that will allow you to improve the quality of your life.
I'd recommend Dr. Puder. He is supportive yet direct, concise and provides explanatory information. He is also friendly and attentive.
Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best care.
Great doctor. Helped me get OCD symptoms under control during a tough time in my life. He listens to patients and cares.
First, I would like to thank Dr. Puder for helping a family member of mine for more than five years with their health problem. Dr. Puder is an excellent doctor in the field of psychiatry. He is very kind, listens to my family member's problems and documents everything.
Before my first visit with Dr. Puder, I was skeptical, unsure and anxious. After our first meeting, all of those feelings were dissolved. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed from the very beginning. I trusted him completely. Dr. Puder was very easy to talk to.
Dr. Puder sees you as an individual. He is with you through the long haul. I appreciate how he got me off Ativan, which I no longer needed. My cognitive function improved dramatically. Thank you for really caring about people.
Dr. Puder was excellent to work with. He cares, he listens, and he genuinely wanted the best for my health. One of his suggestions was that I participate in the MEND program at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Redlands, CA. It was amazing. My wife says it was transformational for me.
This is a long-overdue review. I have seen Dr. Puder for about five years and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking quality psychiatric care. He is engaged and empathetic during our sessions and is genuinely interested in understanding you and your goals in treatment.
Dr. Puder has helped my life so much. He truly listens to me and takes an interest, diagnosed my illness, and was able to work toward managing meds. This helped allow me to become human and to function in the present. I am now able to deal with life events more effectively. Thank you!
I've been working with Dr. Puder for six years now. He changed my life. I owe him everything. I suffer from some mental disorders caused by severe childhood abuse and trauma. I can't express how much his work has meant to me. I had been involved in mental health for 22 years before I met Dr. Puder.
Dr. Puder is an excellent psychiatrist. His kindness and concern for my well-being was amazing and very hard to find. It was wonderful to have him work with me with my mental health. In the past with depression, I've never been able to find a psychiatrist who showed he cared.
Dr. Puder went above and beyond to help me. I've always been hesitant and maybe even skeptical when it comes to things pertaining to mental health, but he made my first experience perfect! I would definitely recommend his services!
Dr. Puder is an excellent and highly intelligent psychiatrist who also possesses expert knowledge of pharmaceuticals. His kindness, thoughtfulness and concern for my well-being is rare these days, in my opinion! What a privilege to have been able to work with him in my journey toward health.
Dr. Puder was there for my son when he was at a very bad time in his life. He cared for him when he was in the hospital and then continued by becoming his psychiatrist. Through the years he has always been there for him and helped him through some very hard times. He has answered any questions I had.
Each time I would go to his office, his positive attitude and kind demeanor helped me feel like he cared. During all of my visits, questions were answered and I left the place feeling better than when I came in. He is the best psychiatrist and someone I can honestly call a friend.
I've been with Dr. Puder since he started his practice. He is on the cutting edge of psychiatry, its methods and meds. He also is very interested in the whole person — nutrition, vitamins, exercise. He is empathetic and always remembers you, asking questions about your progress.
Dr. Puder is kind and knowledgeable. He is extremely well educated in his field. He is compassionate. He is not a pill pusher. He keeps close watch on his patients. The MEND program is hard, but if you do the work it is worth it.
When I first came to see Dr. Puder, I could hardly function because of severe anxiety. I saw him weekly for approximately a year. I am doing so much better now and no longer have anxiety (or nightmares, constant intrusive thoughts, nausea, etc.)! Dr. Puder helped me be comfortable enough to talk.
I saw Dr. Puder along with different therapists for five years. I went through two partial inpatient programs, with one of them being the MEND program which he ran. I've learned many skills for a better and happier life. He was always genuine about my well-being and took the time to make sure I was in a good place.
Thank you, Doctor. At my first appointment, you made me feel there was hope while I was at my last struggles, deep in pain, feeling lost. Thank you. There was someone out there to help me and give me strength, no matter how much I hurt, to never give up hope — along with the team.
Dr. Puder is the only psychiatrist I have ever seen. I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety since the late fall of 2018. I saw Dr. Puder in January 2019 and was put on medication and into intense therapy to help me sleep and feel better. Today, just five months later, I am cutting down on medication.
Thanks to Dr. Puder, I joined the MEND program. With his help and the help of his team, I was able to overcome several obstacles that prohibited me from driving, working, and having a life. He knew exactly what I needed, even though I was skeptical. I decided to give him and the program a try.
I visited Dr. Puder because of severe anxiety regarding a health issue. He has provided me with the proper medications, information and counseling to significantly reduce my anxiety. I would strongly recommend his services if needed.
I highly recommend Dr. Puder. He is compassionate, understanding, and easy to talk with. I appreciate that he seeks to treat the whole person. I feel extremely grateful that he pushed me to have a sleep study. I did follow through with that eventually, although I expected it to be a waste — it wasn't.
I recommend this doctor 100%. I connected with him very easily, which for me is very difficult. He is a genuine, kind, caring human being with my best interest number one in hand. I believe the doctor is very well educated and must have been top in his class. It's amazing in a relatively short time.
Dr. Puder is an amazing physician. He is incredibly patient and insightful, and always takes the time to work through problems and find solutions that benefit your overall well-being. I appreciate how much time he spends actively listening and giving thoughtful responses that aren't just textbook.
He is just an amazing physician. He takes the time to actually listen to you and works with you. He really makes me feel not judged and he works with me in whatever I ask. He responds very quickly to emails or phone calls.
Dr. Puder is compassionate and knowledgeable. He does not just write you a prescription. He spends time actively listening and is thoughtful about his response. He has taught me multiple ways to relieve my anxiety, and they all work! Dr. Puder combines current scientific knowledge with kindness.
I have been seeing psychiatrists for almost 30 years, and I have never had a more positive experience than I have had with Dr. Puder. It is unfortunately difficult to find a psychiatrist who listens and wants to hear what you have to say about how you are feeling and what's going on in your life.
Patient testimonials on Google ›
I cannot begin to express how grateful we are for Dr. Puder. We have an adult child with significant challenges and I am continually amazed at how Dr. Puder can break through and connect with him in ways I never even thought were possible.
Dr. Puder always attends to his patients on time and with great respect. One of the most admirable aspects of his practice is his holistic approach to patient care.
I feel incredibly blessed to have been a patient of Dr. Puder. During a very challenging transition in my life, he provided the absolute best support and game plan — from recommending the proper doses of medications to actually hearing me.
Dr. Puder has helped our family immensely! Our son was struggling with mental health issues. We had tried several psychiatrists with no luck in stabilizing my son. Dr. Puder was not fazed by my son's symptoms. He was kind and effective.
Dr. Puder is an amazing man. He and his team literally saved our family! My husband was at the lowest time in his life — we didn't even recognize him anymore. He was lost, sad, depressed and had given up on life. Ten months later, we are whole again.
When I first came to see Dr. Puder, I could hardly function because of severe anxiety. I saw him weekly for a year. I am doing so much better now and no longer have anxiety (or nightmares, constant intrusive thoughts, nausea, etc.)!
I started seeing Dr. Puder as part of the MEND program at Loma Linda. I was dealing with extreme stress and medical issues. Dr. Puder has a warm, comfortable demeanor and I was immediately put at ease.
Dr. Puder has been treating our 25-year-old son for five years. His treatment needs are for anxiety management related to his inability to verbalize his needs and his difficulty socializing, as he is on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Puder has helped my son so much. He truly listens and cares about what he has to say. He has diagnosed him and worked to manage meds that are effective. I can now say that he can function in the present, and he is able to handle life's events. I'm forever grateful.
I highly recommend Dr. Puder. He is compassionate, understanding, and easy to talk with. I appreciate that he seeks to treat the whole person. I feel extremely grateful that he pushed me to have a sleep study.
I am a 74-year-old widow who has had numerous orthopedic surgeries in the last few years. Facing one's own mortality and helplessness has been a major challenge. With Dr. Puder's help via medication and supportive therapy, I have been able to cope.
Joanie has been a true delight to have as a practitioner! She listens to me, is always available to answer my questions, and works with me to help me overcome any obstacles I have. Would absolutely recommend.
Dr. Puder is very knowledgeable about meds and how they work. He's the first psychiatrist who seemed to actually analyze my symptoms and deep-dive into medications — what could be useful and why. He never just threw things at me to see what stuck.
Dr. Puder has been treating me since January 2019. I am back to normal because of his wisdom, guidance and program for recovery. I would recommend Dr. Puder to others any day.
I've known Dr. Puder for many years. He is the most patient psychiatrist I've gone to. He cares for his patients and explains everything in terms that make sense. Highly recommend!
He is fantastic! He helped me a lot with my journey. Very empathetic and attentive. He is a blessing.
Finding and sharing my first consult feels like a game changer — someone who is on my side, listens intently and helps you throughout it all. That made a lasting impression and was hope-filled.
Dr. Puder is an outstanding doctor! He really has a heart for his work.
Amazing practice. Joanie is an absolutely fantastic provider. She is patient and kind and truly listens and cares.
We thank you for all your care. Thank you, Doctor. At my first appointment you made me feel there was hope while I was at my last struggles, deep in pain, feeling lost.
He is very patient and understanding in meeting your needs. I wouldn't go any other place — he is the best.
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