Overview
Dr. Matthew State is a psychiatrist who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as human genetics. He is chair of the psychiatry department, president of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and a member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Over the past 15 years, State's laboratory has played a leading role in elucidating how rare and de novo (new) genetic mutations can contribute to autism spectrum and Tourette disorders. State earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He then earned his doctoral degree in genetics at Yale University. State has received numerous honors, including the Tarjan Award from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Ruane Prize from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2013. He is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF.
Dr. State is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Transient Tic Disorder.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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401 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
800 Howard Ave, New Haven,, CT 6519.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew State
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew State?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew State by calling their office at 415-476-7730. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew State a top-rated expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew State is classified as an Elite expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew State specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew State is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, and Movement Disorders. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Matthew State participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew State has published 105 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew State's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew State accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew State accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-7730 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. State isElite. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Tourette SyndromeDr. State isElite. Learn about Tourette Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Movement DisordersDr. State isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Experienced
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. State isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- HydrocephalusDr. State isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Morning SicknessDr. State isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Dr. State isExperienced. Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- SchizophreniaDr. State isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.