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Dr. Michael Mcvea Ferguson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Michael Mcvea Ferguson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(30)
5901 Encina Rd Suite A Goleta CA, 93117
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3/5

About

Dr. Michael Ferguson is a psychiatrist practicing in Goleta, CA. Dr. Ferguson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ferguson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ferguson may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Ferguson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1977

University of California 1977

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)

Dr. Michael Mcvea Ferguson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5901 Encina Rd Suite A

5901 Encina Rd Suite A -
Goleta, CA 93117
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New patients: 805-652-6737, 805-205-0032, 805-681-0035
Fax: 866-769-1797

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ferguson


3.0

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Dr. Michael Mcvea Ferguson M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 30 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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