Dr. Eric C. Li has been recognized as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the 12th consecutive year he has received this prestigious designation. This recognition places him among an elite group of physicians, as only about 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties.
The significance of this repeated recognition extends beyond individual achievement, serving as an important indicator of consistent clinical excellence in mental health care. Castle Connolly's selection process involves nominations by peer physicians and rigorous evaluation by a physician-led research team, making this recognition particularly meaningful within the medical community. The selection criteria include medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, with doctors unable to pay for selection.
Dr. Li's practice focuses on comprehensive mental health care for patients of all ages, treating conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, addiction, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he employs cognitive behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, conservative medication management. His approach emphasizes understanding patients' life situations and challenges, using his experience as a father to guide clinical decisions.
The impact of such recognition extends to patients seeking quality mental health care, as the Castle Connolly designation provides a reliable benchmark for identifying exceptional physicians. Patients can access the Top Doctors list at https://www.castleconnolly.com, where they can find verified information about highly-rated medical professionals. This transparency in physician quality assessment helps address the critical need for accessible, high-quality mental health services, particularly important given the ongoing mental health crisis affecting communities nationwide.
Dr. Li's additional affiliations and partnerships further demonstrate his commitment to community mental health. His work with local schools and community-based organizations to deliver urgent mental health services to young people, combined with his 15-year affiliation with UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital as a child and adolescent psychiatry attending physician and volunteer clinical instructor, underscores the broader impact of his clinical excellence on both individual patients and the larger healthcare system.
