Gary L Cavanaugh MD

Dr. Gary L. Cavanaugh is a psychiatrist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of mental health conditions across adulthood. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and completed internship training in a transitional year program at HCA HealthONE / Presbyterian-St Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Cavanaugh pursued psychiatry residency training through programs at the University of Colorado and the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds medical licensure in California, with prior licensure history in Iowa. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Cavanaugh has contributed to the psychiatric literature as a co-author of peer-reviewed publications, including work examining lithium in the treatment of depression and clinical observations related to venlafaxine. He has also been listed in provider materials associated with St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton. Dr. Cavanaugh brings a longstanding commitment to evidence-informed psychiatric care, integrating careful assessment with individualized treatment planning to support patients’ mental wellness and functioning.