David M. Scarpino, MD

Dr. Scarpino is a medical doctor specializing in Psychiatry.  Because of his dedication
and kindness toward his patients he has been highly successful in private practice
since 1995.  In 2000 he founded Nippon Counseling Center because he saw a great
need for Japanese living in USA to have expert help from an American doctor who
understands them.  

His clinical areas of practice include consultation psychiatry for medically complex
patients, geriatric psychiatry, and office based treatment for mood and anxiety
disorders.   He has a particular interest in the Japanese disorders of
puchi utu and
taijin kyofusho.

Dr. Scarpino is an experienced public speaker on a wide range of topics.  His friendly
demeanor and great sense of humor gives the audience and enjoyable and
interesting experience.   His seminars on anxiety, stress, work, and achievement
strive to be both informative and therapeutic.

Outside of work Dr. Scarpino is devoted to his family, enjoys tennis, movies and is an
avid sports fan.  And you can usually find him hanging out drinking coffee at the local
Starbucks.  He lives with his wife and 2 children in Huntington Beach, CA.