Orange County Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatry 

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Psychiatrist, Can Tang, M.D., M.P.H.

Hours by appointment only
23161 Mill Creek Drive, #335
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Office number: 949-363-3325
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About Dr. Tang:

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Born in Vietnam, I came to this country when I was five years old. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.  I attended college at the University of Arizona. I spent 4 years there and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in philosophy. When I look back, I realized that early on in my life I was drawn to the study of humanities. I was always interested in human behavior, asking myself what motivates people and trying to understand why people do certain things.  I feel  fortunate to be able to find a career where I can integrate my passion for philosophy  with a career in medicine.

After my philosophy degree, I spent the next 2 years to graduate with my Master of Public Health degree (M.P.H.)   My focus during my MPH was to understand behavioral theories as it pertain to health.  For example, understanding why people are willing to take risk and make poor healthcare decisions.  This was great preparation for me as a doctor because I have learned that I must try to understand my patients first before I try to understand their problems.

After receiving my Master of Public Health degree, I spent my final 4 years at the University of Arizona and graduated from medical school.  After medical school,  I came to University of California, Irvine,  for my 4 years of general adult psychiatry training.

People often ask me why I decided to become a psychiatrist. In psychiatry, the various conditions not only affect one's outlook of life, but often they have a negative impact on the way a person thinks and behaves. It can change one’s personality. For example, someone who once was happy, social and energetic can become depressed, irritable, and anxious as a result of a psychiatric condition.

I believe our personality is what makes us very unique. It is a great feeling of accomplishment for me when I can help patients regain their quality of life back. I am humbled that patients are willing to share their stories with me, for no two stories are ever the same.

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