A Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Brian S. Taylor graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1991, completed his internship in general surgery at University of California, San Francisco, and then returned to Stanford University Hospital to train in psychiatry where he served as Chief Resident. In addition to his private practice, Taylor is the current Behavioral Health Medical Director for Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), Secretary of Sterling Care Psychiatric Group, Inc. and Past Chief of Staff at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC). He has previously served as Quality Medical Director at VCBH, Medical Director for both Hillmont House MHRC and Anka-Ventura Crisis Residential Treatment center, and, for four years, VCMC Department of Psychiatry Chief. Taylor is a recipient of the prestigious 2015 David Fainer, MD, and Leo Tauber, MD, Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Award and has also been recognized by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of America's Top Psychiatrists 2015.