Nestled in the heart of California, David Crabtree, MD runs a private practice that passionately focuses on the assessment and therapeutic management of drug and alcohol use disorders. His services extend beyond traditional methods, offering innovative interventional ketamine therapy for clients experiencing mental health symptoms resistant to standard treatments. Dr. Crabtree is dedicated to offering nurturing support and high-quality care for those on their journey to wellness and recovery, meeting each patient at their current stage in the recovery process. Understanding the complexity of addiction and mental health issues, he believes in providing long-term, continuous care. Dr. Crabtree maintains that patients towards recovery should not necessarily need to be abstinent to receive care and firmly believes that timely intervention can be life-saving.

Dr. Crabtree, a board-certified preventive and addiction medicine physician, leverages his expertise in prescribing FDA-approved medications for both standard and unique applications to manage various addictions and mental health disorders. His comprehensive approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to enhance clients' motivation and strengthen their ability to cope, thereby preventing relapse and worsening conditions. If necessary, he offers referrals for additional counseling and advanced healthcare services. His private practice, co-located with the UPGRADE Clinic in San Diego, provides convenient patient parking and operates on an appointment-only basis. Raised in a Virginia farming and mining community, Dr. Crabtree's journey from a history graduate of East Tennessee State University to a distinguished medical practitioner has been marked by dedication and excellence. His experience ranges from addiction medicine at SoCal Permanente Medical Group to digital health startups via telemedicine. He now eagerly anticipates making a meaningful contribution to Hillcrest and neighboring communities.