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Ryan Fightmaster, MD, Psychiatry, Santa Barbara, CA

RyanFightmasterMD

Psychiatry Santa Barbara, CA

Retired Psychiatrist

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  • Office

    360 S Hope Ave
    Ste C205
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Phone+1 855-427-2778

Summary

  • Ryan Fightmaster, M.D., is a writer and board-certified psychiatrist.

    Since leaving medicine in 2022, he’s published over 160 pieces, including a weekly column and newsletter. In 2024, he released his first book, 32 Lessons from 8 Years Lost in Medicine, garnering high marks for his commitment to honesty.

    Dr. Fightmaster is a proud Oklahoman, where he grew up and attended medical school. Currently, he lives with his wife in Asheville, North Carolina.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Psychiatry, 2018 - 2022
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 2018

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Member Alpha Omega Alpha Fraternity, 2018

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • The Real Reason I Left MedicineJanuary 2023
  • How I Survived 8 Years of Something I Didn't WantDecember 2022
  • Why I Left MedicineDecember 2022

Press Mentions

  • 25 Years Later, I Accept My Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis
    25 Years Later, I Accept My Type 1 Diabetes DiagnosisAugust 15th, 2024
  • Angry Ginger Podcast 009 - Ryan Fightmaster, MD
    Angry Ginger Podcast 009 - Ryan Fightmaster, MDJanuary 25th, 2023