Duncan Turner, MD – Rebel with a Cause
Duncan Turner, MD, is a board-certified OBGYN and pioneer in women’s health with over 40 years of private practice experience in Santa Barbara, California. His work has always been about pushing the boundaries, setting new standards, and putting patients first. As the founder of Turner Medical Arts—a boutique luxury, multi-specialty practice—Dr. Turner has brought together a top team of professionals dedicated to delivering only the best in patient care. This commitment to excellence has built the practice’s stellar reputation through patient reviews and referrals.
Throughout his career, Dr. Turner has achieved several key milestones and honors:
- Family visitation after childbirth
- Spearheaded midwife-managed obstetrics
- Innovated infertility treatment with the GIFT procedure
- Established the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Led the way in minimally invasive surgery
- Transitioned away from the traditional insurance business model to focus on personalized patient care
- Advanced the field of menopausal medicine and hormone replacement therapy
- Expanded into longevity and sexual medicine for women and men
As part of his mission to educate and empower, Dr. Turner launched The Vagina Doctor Podcast, where he collaborates with other medical mavericks to discuss breakthroughs in medicine, life, and wellness.
Duncan Turner, MD
