Jonathan Tallman, M.D.

ABOUT

Hi, I'm a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist, and I have worked locally in Santa Cruz County for over 25 years.

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I started medical school after graduating from college with a double major in Molecular Biology and Psychology.

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I then completed my Residency training in Ohio, at The University of Cincinnati, a research institution known for innovative treatments for various psychiatric conditions, including Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Also, I learned about psychotherapy at the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, which balanced my training in a parallel with my undergraduate work. I continue to carry this balanced view of mental health, as biological and psychological.

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After finishing my training, where I served as Chief Resident, I worked for Santa Cruz County. I worked as a psychiatrist treating the Chronically Mentally Ill population in Watsonville, where I was also able to use my second language, Spanish. It gave me valuable insight into available resources, as well as learning about local cultural influences. This added the value of a person's social experience to my view of mental health.

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All of this experience, and the hundreds of people I have met along the way, have shaped my identity as a compassionate provider, and mental health advocate.

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My practice is focused on medication assessment and management, but I am interested in treating the whole person, apart from whatever diagnosis you may have. I look forward to learning about your experience, and how I can assist you in moving forward to lead your best life.