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Dr. Terrence Early, MD

Dr. Terrence Early, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Terrence Early, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Early has extensive experience in Personality Disorders. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1913 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(805) 845-8770

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Early specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Early's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Early

3.8

31 ratings, 10 with a written review
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roland Nassim – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katie Burdette – Sep 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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May 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer in Santa Barbara, CA – Sep 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
santa barbara, ca – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Charlotte in Santa Barbara, ca – Jul 08, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lucki Duc in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
anthony in Santa Barbara, CA – Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Having worked with patients who have failed all of the first-line therapies for so many years, Dr. Early became interested in non-standard, but effective therapies and the goal of this clinic is to make them available to the public.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982

  • Northeast Missouri State University

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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  • Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, NAMI, 1993

  • Mortimer Goodman Award, Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1987

  • Honor Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, 1991

  • Award - Faculty Teaching Excellence, Washington University Department of Psychiatry Residents, 1992-1993

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Locations

Practice

Office1913 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Practice

Terrence Early MD Inc.111 W Micheltorena St Ste 320 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave
    Lompoc, CA 93436

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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