Terry E. Passman, MD

Terry E. Passman, MD is a Psychiatrist in Fairhope, AL. He provides psychiatric care that includes diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapy for adults experiencing depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and related conditions. Passman serves patients from Baldwin County and the surrounding area, drawing on more than four decades of clinical experience. The practice holds a 4.00 rating based on five reviews.

Passman describes his practice as a blend of science and art aimed at relieving patients’ misery and giving them the wherewithal to handle normal stresses. He employs psychotherapy, medication, genetic testing, laboratory tests, and coordination with other professionals to manage or prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. The office treats a range of conditions, and when hospitalization or specialized facilities are required, Passman arranges appropriate referrals. Thomas Bennett, PhD, who previously worked with Passman at East Bay Psychiatry, joins part‑time at the Fairhope location, adding expertise in collaborative care.

In addition to direct treatment, Passman offers guidance on substance‑abuse therapies, group and cognitive therapies, and multidisciplinary approaches, though he now directs patients to external providers for services he no longer offers. He has practiced in Fairhope since 1998 and brings more than 47 years of experience in adult psychiatry. His training includes psychoanalytic work and a residency at Tulane Medical School, and his professional roles have included consulting staff at Thomas Hospital, clinical assistant professor at Tulane Medical School, and medical director of inpatient psychiatric units.

With a long‑standing presence in Fairhope and a board‑certified background, Passman provides experienced, comprehensive psychiatric care tailored to the needs of the local community.