Hy Algazi, Ph.d., Psychologist

Major Areas of Interest

Clinical Psychology. Health Psychology. Psychological Assessment. Obesity. Psycho-pharmacology. Stress Management and biofeedback. Family counseling.

Education

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, International College
M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University
B.S. Pharmacy, Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, LIU

Professional Experience

1995 to present: Consulting psychologist to bariatric programs, most currently Coastal Center for Obesity at Chapman Medical Center. Responsible for pre-op psychological evaluations, research and support services of mobidly obese patients.

1992 to present: Consulting psychologist, Chapman Medical Center. Primary staff-psychologist, Chapman Medical Center. Primary staff psychologist for lung center program. Initates protocol, implements psychological services and evaluations for emphysema patients. Devises and facilitates support for caretakers of lung patients. Works in concert with medical team. Research of COPD patients who experienced lung volume reduction surgery for billeous emphysema.


1981 to present: Lecturer at Coastline Community College. University of California, Irvine. University of California, Santa Barbara. Lecturer to the health care industry, business, industry and public schools, senior centers on issues concerning stress management, substance abuse, drug interactions and psychopharmacology. Intermittent lecturer and tour leader of expeditions for continuing education (CPHA approved) in psychology, behavioral medicine and public health. Beijing University, Shanghai Psychiatric Hospital, Tibet Provincial University, Number Two Psychiatric Hospital, Chengdu.

1967 to 1981: President, Solow drugs, Inc.

Community Service

President and Chair, American Jewish Committee, Orange County Chapter
Co-Chair, Minority Round table, Orange County
Appointed to Chair, 74th A.D. Co-Chair, 36th S.D. Democratic Central Committee

1990: Participant, Ukranian – Russian – US International Peace Committee, University of Kiev, Odessa University, Moscow University, St. Petersburg University

1990: Participant, “Operation Undaunted” American Jewish Committee mission to Israel during peace crisis to offer support to Israel during peace crisis to offer support in meetings with government officials.

1993: Participant in Konrad Adenauer Foundation exchange program to Germany. Interfaced with government officials from health, education, psychology and political spectrums.

Coach, Harbor Area Baseball

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association
American Society For Bariatric Surgery