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Dr. Eugene Santillano, MD

Dr. Eugene Santillano, MD

Addiction Specialist
317 Potrero St, Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA
Dr. Eugene Santillano is an expert dual-certified in Addiction and Family Medicine. He has over two decades of frontline primary care experience and ten years dedicated to guiding patients through the complexities of addiction recovery. He is committed to breaking barriers in addiction treatment by expanding access to compassionate guidance and evidence-based care through remote consultations. Dr. Santillano specializes in personalized Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and is proud to provide cutting-edge therapies, including Ketamine Treatment, to support mental health recovery. His unwavering mission is to challenge stigma, reduce implicit bias in healthcare, and empower patients and providers with the tools they need for compassionate transformation. He has published the first of a series of books designed to reshape the conversation around addiction and mental health. Trauma-informed care means creating a treatment environment where individuals receive the recovery care they deserve—without judgment, with compassion and hope. Ketamine is a unique medicine in mental health in that its safety and efficacy for severe depression and Suicidal ideation have been unmatched. It is the only medication that the National Institute of Mental Health has identified as a Rapidly Acting Anti Depressant (RAAD), and since initial off-label trials using ketamine, no other medicine has been able to replicate the safety and efficacy of ketamine. Dr Santillano is a Certified Ketamine PLUS provider for Mental Health Treatment through the Ketamine Research Institute and has completed additional training with Dr. Phil Wolfson, the intellectual leader in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
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100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Eugene Santillano

Dr. Eugene Santillano is an expert dual-certified in Addiction and Family Medicine. He has over two decades of frontline primary care experience and ten years dedicated to guiding patients through the complexities of addiction recovery. He is committed to breaking barriers in addiction treatment by expanding access to compassionate guidance and evidence-based care through remote consultations. Dr. Santillano specializes in personalized Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and is proud to provide cutting-edge therapies, including Ketamine Treatment, to support mental health recovery. His unwavering mission is to challenge stigma, reduce implicit bias in healthcare, and empower patients and providers with the tools they need for compassionate transformation. He has published the first of a series of books designed to reshape the conversation around addiction and mental health. Trauma-informed care means creating a treatment environment where individuals receive the recovery care they deserve—without judgment, with compassion and hope. Ketamine is a unique medicine in mental health in that its safety and efficacy for severe depression and Suicidal ideation have been unmatched. It is the only medication that the National Institute of Mental Health has identified as a Rapidly Acting Anti Depressant (RAAD), and since initial off-label trials using ketamine, no other medicine has been able to replicate the safety and efficacy of ketamine. Dr Santillano is a Certified Ketamine PLUS provider for Mental Health Treatment through the Ketamine Research Institute and has completed additional training with Dr. Phil Wolfson, the intellectual leader in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

In-network insurances

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute urinary tract infection
Diabetic emergency
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Chronic diabetes
Chronic high blood pressure
Acute urinary tract infection
Diabetic emergency
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue
Chronic diabetes

Office locations

Santa Cruz CORE - Integrative Health Centers (1 of 2)
317 Potrero St, Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Santa Cruz CORE - Integrative Health Centers (2 of 2)
50 Penny Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
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1 of 2

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Drexel University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Davis (Biology)

Professional memberships

  • American Board of Preventive Medicine
  • California Academy of Family Physicians

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1619967007

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Wait time
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Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Eugene Santillano's office located?

Dr. Eugene Santillano has 2 office locations, including in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, view full addresses on Dr. Santillano's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Eugene Santillano have?

Dr. Eugene Santillano is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Eugene Santillano?

Dr. Eugene Santillano frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, New Patient Visit, Opioid Maintenance Therapy, and Prescription / Refill. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Eugene Santillano on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Eugene Santillano speak?

Dr. Eugene Santillano speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Eugene Santillano in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Eugene Santillano. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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