About Us
David Balyozian, MD
Taking care of children has always been my passion. Before medical school, I completed a year of AmeriCorps with City Year Chicago, a school-based program that helps students at risk of not graduating high school. I spent that year helping children navigate learning differences, tough home environments, and their own emerging sense of self. Then I went to the University of Massachusetts for medical school. There, I was drawn to both psychiatry and general pediatrics, but chose to do a general pediatrics residency at UC San Diego. While in pediatrics residency, I found myself continually drawn to the mental well-being of my patients. I wanted to know about their lives and help them solve the problems that held them back. After graduating from pediatrics, I went to LAC+USC for adult psychiatry training and finally to UCSF for child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship.
Dr. Balyozian is currently only accepting new patients 11 years old and younger.
Thara Nagarajan, MD
Hi, my name is Thara Nagarajan (she/her) and I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in seeing adults, children, and adolescents. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where I developed my interests in pediatric psychiatry. I then completed my adult psychiatry residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and finally completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. I am especially passionate about social justice and equality in mental health, and have had experience in medical school and in medical training working with racially/ethnically minoritized populations, and gender-diverse populations. I joined San Francisco Child Psychiatry as I share Dr. Balyozian’s passion in increasing access for pediatric mental health to families and youth across the Bay Area. In my spare time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, thrifting, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. .
Dale Hoang, MD
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. My journey and experiences have shaped my dedication to this field. Before pursuing a career in medicine, I worked closely with youth and young adults in roles such as sports coaching, individual tutoring, and teaching high school biology. I received my bachelor's degree from Cornell University and my medical degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I completed my General Psychiatry residency at the University of California – Riverside and my Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of California – San Francisco. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for all mental health concerns. My approach is tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with a focus on alleviating distress, building on personal strengths, and advocating for their well-being. I strive to be a supportive ally in helping my patients achieve their mental health goals and lead fulfilling lives.