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Dr. Michael Minzenberg, MD

Dr. Michael Minzenberg, MD

Psychiatrist
3300 Webster St, Ste 402, Oakland, CA
Dr. Michael Minzenberg is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist specializing in the care of treatment-resistant depression and the use of interventional neuromodulation modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine nasal spray, and intravenous ketamine infusions. Dr. Minzenberg's approach involves careful consideration of accurate diagnosis and available treatment options for each patient, with decision-making supported by the best clinical evidence alongside the individual goals and needs of patients. He emphasizes close monitoring of the patient's experience throughout treatment, maintaining open communication during the entire process. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, completed his Doctor of Medicine at McGill University, and finished his Psychiatry residency at the University of California. Dr. Minzenberg has directed or supported neuromodulation programs offering TMS therapy and ketamine treatment at the San Diego VA Medical Center, UCLA, and in private practice. He has extensive clinical expertise in psychopharmacology, with a strong record of teaching and research, including numerous peer-reviewed publications in this field. His research, conducted at UCSF, UCD, UCLA, and Mount Sinai, focuses on using brain imaging and EEG to understand how novel psychiatric treatments work, how to identify the best treatments for individual patients, and how to monitor their effects. Dr. Minzenberg has served on the medical school faculty at UCSF, UCSD, and UCD, with teaching and mentoring experience across five medical schools for psychiatry residents, fellows, graduate students, medical students, and nurse practitioner trainees. He has also served as Medical Director in four varied clinical services, providing him with direct knowledge of the broad range of needs experienced by diverse psychiatric patients.

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About Dr. Michael Minzenberg

Focus areas

Depression
Mental Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Ketamine Infusion
Mood Disorders
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Ketamine Treatment
Persistent Depressive Disorder / Dysthymia

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Michael Minzenberg

Dr. Michael Minzenberg is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist specializing in the care of treatment-resistant depression and the use of interventional neuromodulation modalities such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine nasal spray, and intravenous ketamine infusions. Dr. Minzenberg's approach involves careful consideration of accurate diagnosis and available treatment options for each patient, with decision-making supported by the best clinical evidence alongside the individual goals and needs of patients. He emphasizes close monitoring of the patient's experience throughout treatment, maintaining open communication during the entire process. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, completed his Doctor of Medicine at McGill University, and finished his Psychiatry residency at the University of California. Dr. Minzenberg has directed or supported neuromodulation programs offering TMS therapy and ketamine treatment at the San Diego VA Medical Center, UCLA, and in private practice. He has extensive clinical expertise in psychopharmacology, with a strong record of teaching and research, including numerous peer-reviewed publications in this field. His research, conducted at UCSF, UCD, UCLA, and Mount Sinai, focuses on using brain imaging and EEG to understand how novel psychiatric treatments work, how to identify the best treatments for individual patients, and how to monitor their effects. Dr. Minzenberg has served on the medical school faculty at UCSF, UCSD, and UCD, with teaching and mentoring experience across five medical schools for psychiatry residents, fellows, graduate students, medical students, and nurse practitioner trainees. He has also served as Medical Director in four varied clinical services, providing him with direct knowledge of the broad range of needs experienced by diverse psychiatric patients.

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Dr. Minzenberg’s approach involves careful consideration of accuracy in diagnosis and the treatment options available for each patient, decision-making supported by the best clinical evidence and the goals and needs of individual patients, and close monitoring of the patient’s experience during the course of treatment, with open communication throughout this process.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Dr. Michael Minzenberg, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Mindful Health Solutions
3300 Webster St, Ste 402, Oakland, CA 94609
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - McGill University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Residency in Psychiatry
  • University of California (Bachelor's)

Awards and publications

  • Yoon JH, Zhang Z, Mormino E, Davidzon G, Minzenberg MJ, Ballon J, Kalinowski A, Hardy K, Naganawa M, Carson RE, Khalighi M, Park JH, Levinson DF, Chin FEET (2023). Reductions in synaptic marker SV2A in early-course Schizophrenia. J Psychiatr Res. 161: 213-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.02.026.
  • Minzenberg MJ, Yoon JH (2022). Profiles in conspiracism: Associations with two psychiatric syndromes, religiosity and pandemic-related health behaviors. Front Psychiatry 13:996582. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.996582.
  • Minzenberg MJ, Yoon JH (2022). A profile of high scores on the Peters delusion inventory and low engagement in pandemic-related health behaviors in a non-clinical sample. Schizophr Res. 250:10-12. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2022.09.026.

NPI number

1235151457

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Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Minzenberg have?

Dr. Michael Minzenberg is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

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Dr. Michael Minzenberg frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Minzenberg on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Michael Minzenberg speak?

Dr. Michael Minzenberg speaks English.

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