While Dr. Goldenberg has closed his physical office to protect his patients and community during this time of social distancing, he remains available to current and new patients via a secure HIPAA compliant video platform.
Please use this link to set up a time to speak with him by phone about becoming a new patient: https://calendly.com/docgoldenberg/phoneconsult
Dr. Goldenberg is also licensed to provide TELEPSYCHIATRY/TELEHEALTH in California and Alaska. Please click here to learn more about how he can provide psychiatric and substance abuse assessment by telemedicine.
Matthew Goldenberg D.O. is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Goldenberg is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and is an addiction specialist for adults in his private practice in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Goldenberg is a nationally recognized aviation psychiatrist (HIMS trained) providing evaluations of pilots and air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He is also well experienced in providing mental health and substance use disorder evaluations and expert testimony for healthcare providers, and other safety sensitive workers, who are engaged in administrative and/or legal proceedings.
In addition to a vibrant private practice, Dr. Goldenberg provides addiction psychiatry consultations to some of the nation’s top residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment programs in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Goldenberg is also an active author, researcher and invited speaker at local and national conferences. He also volunteers his time as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Goldenberg is also active in several professional societies and organizations including serving as the Chair of California Public Protection and Physician Health (CPPPH), a member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Addiction Psychiatry and as president-elect of the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS).
Dr. Goldenberg completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship through UCLA, in Los Angeles, California, and Psychiatry Residency at Banner University Medical Center of the University of Arizona, in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Goldenberg completed medical school at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is a native of Los Angeles.
Matthew Goldenberg D.O. is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Goldenberg is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and is an addiction specialist for adults in his private practice in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Goldenberg is a nationally recognized aviation psychiatrist (HIMS trained) providing evaluations of pilots and air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He is also well experienced in providing mental health and substance use disorder evaluations and expert testimony for healthcare providers, and other safety sensitive workers, who are engaged in administrative and/or legal proceedings.
In addition to a vibrant private practice, Dr. Goldenberg provides addiction psychiatry consultations to some of the nation’s top residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment programs in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. Goldenberg is also an active author, researcher and invited speaker at local and national conferences. He also volunteers his time as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Goldenberg is also active in several professional societies and organizations including serving as the Chair of California Public Protection and Physician Health (CPPPH), a member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Addiction Psychiatry and as president-elect of the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS).
Dr. Goldenberg completed an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship through UCLA, in Los Angeles, California, and Psychiatry Residency at Banner University Medical Center of the University of Arizona, in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Goldenberg completed medical school at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is a native of Los Angeles.
Addiction is an all-encompassing disease that can have a major impact on your mind, body, and spirit. Here, we take a look at some of the more common psychological effects of addiction and how an addiction psychiatrist can help.
If you need a fitness-for-duty evaluation or mental health or addiction treatment to return to your job in healthcare or another safety-sensitive role, you often need the help of an experienced psychiatrist to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Due to a question of a possible mental health condition or substance use disorder, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring you to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and now you might be looking for a HIMS psychiatrist.
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"Dr. Goldenberg is a person with whom you feel immediately comfortable. He is very good at developing a respectful relationship of trust and confidentiality."
"Really appreciated the phone call to make sure that you are the right match for me. It is definitely helpful that you are able to work around the hours of 9-5pm."
It is with pleasure I have an opportunity to share my high regard of Matt Goldenberg,DO. As a Psychotherapist, specializing in the field of Drug/Alcohol Addiction"
"Dr. Goldenberg has helped dozens of my clients gain clarity regarding their diagnosis and appropriate medications that will be effective, but non-addictive. "
Dr. Goldenberg is my go-to psychiatrist for clients in my private practice. I have shared dozens of cases with Dr. Goldenberg and he is the most professional"
I’m a psychologist in West LA who has collaborated with him in successfully treating several patients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide variety of issues."
