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Dr. Paul Luther, MD

Dr. Paul Luther, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Luther, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Los Angeles BA Psychology & Zoology in 1971. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1663 Dominican Way Ste 214 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(831) 713-5011

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Luther's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Luther

3.7

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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WickedDarnell – Jan 10, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nicole – Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael in Aptos, CA – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nick in Santa Cruz – Dec 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
mary in Santa cruz Ca – Dec 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Luther, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Los Angeles BA Psychology & Zoology in 1971. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center / Ucla Neuropsychiatric Institute, Psychiatry And Neurology

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1975

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1971

  • University Of Los Angeles Ba Psychology & Zoology

    Medical School, 1971

  • University Of Maryland At Munich

    Undergraduate School, 1967
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Locations

Practice

Behavioral Health Care Inc.1663 Dominican Way Ste 214 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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