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Telepsychiatry for patients in VA, NC, DC

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD is ready to take your call, a "virtual call" that is. Dr. Sachs is embarking on a new way to handle psychiatric visits in the aftermath of COVID.  Appointments can be conducted via Zoom chat sessions. This enables a safe, private and secure way to treat patients. Meet at your convenience, at your location, at a date and time you choose.

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ADHD Specialist

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I have a specific interest and passion for treating children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). I've treated hundreds if not thousands of patients by now. I have successfully completely an intensive Certified ADHD Professional Clinical Provider course. There has been a stigma in treating this issue and it is hard to find help, but I am looking to break the mold and provide treatment to as many people as possible.

Child Psychiatrist

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This past year has put a specific emphasis on mental health in the child and adolescent population. I know how high the demand can be for help and the outpatient supply is very low. I hope I can make a difference in the life of a young person struggling out there. Being a father, I want everyone to be happy and healthy. I have specific interests in managing behaviors that arise from autism spectrum disorders and helping teenagers feel safe and secure and they become young adults.

Adult Psychiatrist

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There are many conditions that were swept under the rug when many adults were once children themselves. I hope now that the stigma surrounding mental health is finally subsiding, more people can seek the help they have been missing for years. I can assist in any stage of life, with almost any psychiatric issue that exists. My goal is to maximize your functioning so you can live life to its fullest potential, in peace and happiness.
 

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD - Overview

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Resume Highlights

  • Top Doctor in Virginia: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Appointed to Governor's Board for Correctional Facilities 
  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Umass-Amherst, '16 
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UVA, 2012.
  • Adult Psychiatry Residency, UVA, 2010.
  • Masters of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Harvard University, 2007.
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (Formerly MCV), 2006.
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Atmospheric Chemistry major, with distinction.  Astronomony minor. University of Virginia, 2001

Certifications:

  • Board Certified, Adult Psychiatry
  • Board Certified, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Virginia, medical license
  • North Carolina, medical license
  • Certified ADHD Professional Clinical Provider

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You Don't Need Psychological Testing for ADHD
The idea of getting outside psychological testing for a diagnosis of ADHD is completely unnecessary, causing patients to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars, possibly wait many months to get an appointment with the few psychologists who do test for ADHD, and then take that lengthy report back to your prescriber (more time and money) to possibly receive ADHD medication.
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