Dr. Christian Small | MD
Medical Director & Chief Psychiatrist at Palm Springs Behavioral Health
Dr. Christian Small is a board certified psychiatrist and family medicine physician. He is co-founder of Bold Health, a medical group specializing in personalized psychiatric care, primary care and medicine in Encinitas. In addition, he continues to practice as a psychiatrist at the Veterans Administration in La Jolla. He is a graduate of the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine. He completed a combined residency in Psychiatry and Family Medicine residency at UCSD.
Dr. Small’s treatment philosophy is founded upon the idea that empathy, self-empowerment, and the re-establishment of trusting relationships are key to recovery. Dr. Small utilizes the latest in evidenced-based medical treatment. He is also skilled in treatment of clients, outpatient detox, and other psychiatric disorders