Richard J. Metzner, M.D.

Dr. Richard J. Metzner joined the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in 1973. He is a Clinical Professor whose longstanding research interest has focused on matching antidepressant medications to depressive subtypes.

Education and Training

  • Undergraduate Education: B.A. in Psychology, Stanford University, 1963

  • Medical Degree: M.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1967

  • Residency: Stanford Medical Center, 1968–1971

  • Other Professional Training: Division of Manpower and Training, National Institute of Mental Health, Washington, D.C., 1971–1973

Practice Information

  • Practice Style: Psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and existential, focusing on both the specific factors that guide the matching of particular approaches to individual patients and the common factors contributing to the effectiveness of all therapies

  • Accepting New Patients: No

Teaching and Supervision

  • Current Teaching Position: Clinical Professor, UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences

  • Research Interests: Matching antidepressant medications to depressive subtypes

Contact Information

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