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Dr. Donald Davies, MD

Dr. Donald Davies, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Davies, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1976.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Catherine M Borchert MD

3333 Mission Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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2.6
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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I have been seeing this provider for nearly 20 years, and for good reason. He's good at managing medication. He's open to patient feedback regarding trying or eliminating medications, while at the same time is very objective about the judgments he makes from a medical vantage point. Above all, he's an excellent therapist, which is rare amongst psychiatrists these days. Few doctors administer therapy anymore. His rates are fair. He's also good for those who have spirituality in their lives or fancy philosophy. Saying he's a bad doctor is, well, wrong. He's the best psychiatrist I've seen, and I've seen a fair amount. Make an appointment if you want a caring and a patient provider. Go elsewhere if you want someone who stares at their clipboard and prioritizes their own judgments over yours.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Charles Chadwick – Feb 27, 2022
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I agree with the person above. Dr Davies is a terrible person, and very unprofessional! He doesn't care about the patient, he's only interested in your money!
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CA, CA – Dec 12, 2018
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He helped me a lot with my issues from childhood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CA – Oct 21, 2018
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Horrible doctor. Stay away from him at all cost. He no only misdiagnosed me but years later after me no longer seeing him he broke hippa law and talked about me to people that I know. He discussed my personal business with them and asked questions regarding me now. Very unprofessional and all around a bad doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Gilroy, CA – Dec 09, 2017
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Dr. Donald Davies, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1976.
  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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Catherine M Borchert MD

Catherine Borchert MD3333 Mission Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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