Dustin Sanchez, MD

Dr. Dustin Sanchez is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Dr. Sanchez obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and a medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in adult psychiatry and a fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry at Stanford University. Dr. Sanchez has extensive training and experience in psychotherapy and complex psychopharmacology. He has served in clinical and leadership roles in both academic and community-based settings. He currently provides emergency and consult-liaison psychiatry services at Ventura County Medical Center, where he is actively involved in teaching residents and is a frequent speaker at academic conferences. He also has an outpatient practice in Santa Barbara, providing comprehensive services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. Dr. Sanchez specializes in a wide range of psychiatric problems including mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, psychosis, and personality disorders, utilizing a holistic approach to achieve optimal health and wellness for his patients.