Compassionate, client-centered care.

Matthew L. Edwards, MD

Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Dr. Edwards is a physician, researcher, and a nationally recognized expert psychiatrist. He is a clinical assistant professor, assistant director of residency training, and attending psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders and cultural psychiatry.

Dr. Edwards graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University. He earned his medical degree, summa cum laude, with honors in medical humanities, at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed his training in adult psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also served as Chief Resident. He pursued additional training in psychotherapy from the Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program Fellowship Year. Dr. Edwards received his fellowship training at the Psychiatry and Law Service at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Edwards is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded the prestigious Laughlin Fellowship by the American College of Psychiatrists.

He has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals and textbooks. Dr. Edwards is the recipient of numerous national awards and honors, and is a highly sought after speaker and educator.

Dr. Edwards has experience in a variety of clinic, hospital, residential, emergency, and crisis settings.