Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, TX | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Matthew Thompson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Medication Management

Geriatric Counselling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Matthew Thompson

Dr. Matthew Thompson earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, completed his psychiatry residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and completed fellowships in geriatric psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and addiction medicine at Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center. He has extensive experience in general, geriatric, and addiction psychiatry in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including telehealth. Dr. Thompson values open communication and works with patients to set clear treatment goals. He creates a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard and respected, emphasizing that medication, when needed, is usually only one part of improving symptoms and quality of life. Dr. Thompson reviews each patient's full history to develop an accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan rather than relying on a checklist of symptoms.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Geriatric Counselling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Medication Management

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Geriatric Counselling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Medication Management

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Board certifications

American Board of Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Doctor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry
Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center, Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

NPI number

1821178161

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What practice does Dr. Matthew Thompson work with?

Dr. Matthew Thompson works with Talkiatry.

Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Thompson have?

Dr. Matthew Thompson is certified by American Board of Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).