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Matthew Shear, M.D.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Locations and Appointments

Insurances Accepted

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  • EPO/POS
Personal Statement

Matthew Shear, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he maintains a practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Dr. Shear specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, with an emphasis on family-based therapy. He provides individual and family therapy, as well as diagnostic evaluations and treatment with medication.

Biographical Info

After completing training in general psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Matthew Shear completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he was Chief Fellow during his final year.  Dr. Shear is board certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Shear teaches Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to Weill Cornell Medical students, and supervises residents and fellows.

To schedule appointments: Call 646-962-2820

Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
Clinical Expertise
Eating Disorder
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    2008
  • M.P.H.
    George Washington University
    2007
  • B.A.
    Williams College
    2002
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Psychiatrist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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