Matthew Paley, DO, QME
Dr. Matthew Paley is a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in addiction and reproductive psychiatry. He provides Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME), Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), and expert witness services, in addition to comprehensive patient care. His unique perspective—shaped by a prior career in technology and extensive world travel—allows him to connect effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
- Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Psychiatrist
- California Qualified Medical Evaluator
- Licensed to Practice in California and Texas
- Chief Resident in Emergency Psychiatry During Residency
- Active Clinical Practice in Adult and Acute Psychiatry
- Experienced in Addiction Psychiatry and Reproductive Psychiatry
Dr. Paley maintains an active psychiatric practice, helping ensure his opinions reflect current standards of care and contemporary clinical practice.
Residency
Psychiatry Residency, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School — served as Chief Resident in Emergency Psychiatry.
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Touro University.
Medical Licenses
Licensed Physician in California and Texas.
Board Certification
Board-Certified / Board-Eligible in Psychiatry.
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
Certified to perform psychiatric medical-legal evaluations in California.
Chief Resident – Emergency Psychiatry
Leadership role during residency overseeing clinical operations and training within emergency psychiatric services.
Clinical Leadership
Director of Psychiatric Services, Heartwood Detox, San Rafael, CA.
Consulting Psychiatrist
Recovery Without Walls, Mill Valley, CA.
Hospital-Based Psychiatry
John George Psychiatric Hospital, San Leandro, CA — providing care for severely mentally ill patients.
Chief Residency Appointment
Selected as Chief Resident in Emergency Psychiatry in recognition of clinical excellence and leadership.
Medical-Legal Services
Patient Care Services
General Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions in adults, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and schizophrenia, with individualized care plans tailored to each patient.
Addiction & Substance Use Treatment
Assessment and management of substance use disorders involving drugs and alcohol, including detox support, relapse prevention strategies, and coordinated care for long-term recovery.
Reproductive Psychiatry
Specialized psychiatric care for women during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, with careful consideration of medication safety and the well-being of both mother and child.
Leadership means listening first—and designing care around real lives.
Get expert, objective psychiatric evaluation services with Matthew Paley, DO, QME
Evidence-based psychiatric evaluations for workers’ compensation and medical-legal cases, along with comprehensive patient care when appropriate.