Dr. Daniel Brockett

Chosen as one of San Diego's top three doctors in Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Brockett does comprehensive evaluations and focuses on addressing root causes of suffering, including emotional pain, self-esteem issues, and addiction. He provides individualized strategies, including medication when appropriate, emphasizing in-depth exploration to correct maladaptive personality traits. This establishes him as a highly trusted mental health professional.

(858) 480-1044

3576 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Awards & Certifications:

– American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Board Certified in Psychiatry – American Board of Preventive Medicine – Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

Education & Training:

– University of California, San Diego – BS – *Summa Cum Laude*, Phi Beta Kappa – University of California, Irvine – MD – St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center – Internship in Internal Medicine – University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center – Residency in Anesthesiology – University of California, San Diego Medical Center – Residency in Psychiatry – San Diego Psychoanalytic Center – Certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis

Why did we choose Dr. Daniel Brockett as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Daniel Brockett as a top addiction medicine doctor in San Diego because of his broad training, dual board certification, and thoughtful approach. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UC San Diego, then earned his MD at UC Irvine. He completed residencies in both anesthesiology at USC and Los Angeles General Medical Center and psychiatry at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Brockett also holds a Certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis and is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Few doctors bring this much depth to addiction care.

What sets Dr. Brockett apart is his focus on the root causes of suffering. He looks closely at emotional pain, self-esteem, and addiction instead of only treating symptoms. Each patient gets an individual plan. Medication is part of care when it makes sense. His psychoanalytic training helps him explore patterns that may keep people stuck. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Daniel Brockett among the top three addiction medicine doctors in San Diego.

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