LAWRENCE McGLYNN

LAWRENCE McGLYNN

Psychiatrist


Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Medical Psychiatry

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (2015)
  • Internship: St Vincent's Hospital (Closed 12/2010) (1997) NY
  • Residency, Harvard Medical School - Cambridge Hospital, Psychiatry (2000)
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1996) MA

Honors & Awards
  • Burgiss HIV/AIDS LIfetime Achievement Award, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors (December 2010)

Administrative Appointments
  • Principal Investigator, Stanford-SCC Methamphetamine Task Force (2002 - Present)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Addiction Disorders
  • Adjustment to Chronic Illness
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Depression
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • LGBT Mental Health
  • Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
  • Organic Affective Disorders
  • Organic Brain Syndrome
  • Panic Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Conditions
  • Psychosis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychotropic Medication Management
  • Somatic Symptom Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Practice Locations


Positive Care Clinic Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

211 Quarry Road, Suite 202

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-9001

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Stanford Primary Care in Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA

2518 Mission College Boulevard, Suite 101

Santa Clara , CA 95054

(408) 688-9720

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Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

401 Quarry Road

Stanford , CA 94304

(650) 498-9111

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LGBTQ+ Health Program Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA

960 N. San Antonio Road, Suite 101

Los Altos , CA 94022

(650) 724-8844

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Patient Reviews

(106 reviews)

Helps with any questions I ask.
He has been a great listener, care provider and case manager, of sorts, for over twenty years. Cannot imagine navigating the Sanford system and my healthcare without him.
Therapy is like a living being: you have to care for it; manage it; and plan for its future, to keep it growing, healthy and productive. I feel that's happening in the space I share with Dr. McGlynn.
Dr. McGlynn is a skilled, caring practitioner and I appreciate his demeanor, and style of patient care. He is concerned, authentic and connected to me as a person and a patient. I in turn, feel safe, receiving compassionate human help instead of cold corporate care.
Excellent provider
He's is the best provider I've encountered at Stanford thus far, caring deeply about the patient experience. Please don't turn him into another Stanford medical automaton -- knowing how to interact with a computer, but not much else. Listen to him. Learn from him. Emulate him.
He is a great doctor and very supportive. Easy to talk to.
I write this each week when I fill out this survey: Dr. McGlynn has been my provider for over 20 years. He has been an incredible resource/guide through my medical journey.
Dr. McGlynn rocks! Even as tired as I was for our session, Dr. McGlynn was able to pull valuable information from what I shared for meaningful discussion; continuing our forward momentum.
Dr. McGlynn has been my provider for over twenty years. I would, literally, not be here without his care/advice. I will be lost, should he retire.
Great Doctor!
I look forward to addressing and accomplishing ambitious goals this year, with Dr. McGlynn's expertise. During each session we learn to better build and develop the working and healing strategies required to cope and move forward in life today.
Gosh, I used all my energy on the previous question. Today's session with Dr. McGlynn was balm to a ragged emotional wound that festered despite my constant attention during the past week. It involved my autism, HIV, diet, age, cerebral palsy; their relationships and impact on my psychological health; and how to successfully develop the autonomy to navigate complex the healthcare and political systems to acquire timely and adequate assistance. The issues are complex, thus was the nature and result of my upset, but the doctor was able to hear and help. He didn't lecture. He listened...with curiosity and interest and responded with medical insight, personal experience and empathy. This was healing for me.
Has been my care provider for over twenty years. He has guided me through many tough health struggles. I dread the day he leaves/retires. And so should Stanford.
He has been my care provider for 20+ years. He has been a constant guide to my healthcare. He is the most helpful doctor I have ever had.
Today, I told Dr. McGlynn that I enjoy therapy. Isn't that odd? But the truth is I like learning, it's one of the primary drives in my life. Through Dr. McGlynn I am developing the self and social skills I need to cope with the extreme challenges presented to me daily. I've been seeing him a year now. He's like the spectator, cheering on the marathon runner from the sidelines; passing him a bottle of water like it's a racing baton: I'm getting vital energy --gifted from another-- to push myself through to the finish line, wherever I have it set. I couldn't ask for a better life coach.
Dr. McGlynn is a psychiatrist skilled in talk therapy who has honed his skills to need the evolving needs of my community and the people who compose it.
DR MCglynn an amazing compassionate wonderful Dr.
Experience makes all the difference in the world. A twenty-something can't do this job, this well: it requires the experience and technique that develops over time. You can't emulate it, or hot-wire it. Dues must be paid. Time must be spent. Understanding developed. Dr. McGlynn has created a place where I can travel the path I must with much more wonder and a lot less dread. For me, that's huge.
He has been my provider for over twenty years. He has been instrumental in my decision making throughout my healthcare journey. Big fan!
Dr. McGlynn is the spark my mind needs to ignite understanding — of myself, and others. With him, I am looking forward, building energy and enthusiasm to engage my present and future, full on, with my authentic self.
Some therapeutic journeys seem flatlined, but with Dr. McGlynn there are hills and valleys, providing alternately the momentum for breakthroughs and the time to develop and explore them.
He has been my care provider for nearly twenty years. I cannot imagine having gone through my healthcare journey without him. He is great counsel for any decision-making along the way.
You ask me this each week. He has been an outstanding care provider for me for over twenty years. His guidance has been immeasurable.
Dr. McGlynn has life and professional experience that enhances his performance as a physician and therapist. In my case, his knowledge as medical doctor enabled him to connect physical and emotional dots that psychologists had missed --for a long, long time-- because they lacked the medical acumen.
He continues to impress me: each session is fresh and fruitful -- even at Seven in the morning -- which is when he is able to see me. Honestly, I don't know if I'd be alive today without Dr. McGlynn's insight, candor and intellectual ability and curiosity. He is gifted at what he does.
You must not be reading my previous 4,672 surveys I have filled-out about Dr. McGlynn. He is fantastic.
I write this in each survey: He has been my doctor for almost twenty years. He has literally saved my life more than once. I dread the day he retires.
I continue to be pleased and impressed by Dr. McGlynn’s capabilities and flexibility: we have crafted a hybrid type of session, that works on my psyche as well as developing more fully rounded social awareness and coping skills.
Again...been my doc for almost twenty years. Cannot imagine navigating my healthcare without him.
I began sessions with he doctor at the beginning of the year and I feel that progress has been steady and completely synergistic. Having developed confidence—between us— I feel a stage of deeper work has begun. With Dr. McGlynn I feel like I’m doing the right work —at the right time —for the right reasons. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this empowered and hopeful.
Excellent, caring MD
As I say each week that I am sent this same survey, I have been a patient of Dr. McGlynn's for almost 20 years. His advice/council have been lifesaving, at times.
I could not have prayed for a more suited therapist than Dr. McGlynn. Professional and compassionate, he has been of tremendous help to me.
He is an excellentDoctor and has been helping me for over 10. Years
Wondering if anyone ever reads this. As stated 8436 times in these weekly surveys, Dr. McGlynn has been my physician for over 20 years. He has been a constant source of support!!
I have written this a b'zillion times: Dr. McGlynn has literally saved and improved my life. Any other patient that I have spoken to, feels the same.
For each session he is fresh and enthusiastic, which me to share.
Dr. McLean is a gifted and talented clinician and I have seen several of my lifetime. He has an ability – even our video – to communicate his empathy and understanding combined with experience and training. His natural demeanor puts me at ease and I feel comfortable telling him what I think he needs to know to help me. I don’t have to cut through a lot of “stuff,“ to tell him what I need to say. What really impresses me is his ability to let me know that he has heard and synthesized what I have to say without parroting it back to me in a condescending way. Instead I’m offered something to think about and ponder as I try to improve myself. Also, the doctor has a history of identifying meth in multiple dwelling apartment units. This specialized expertise has been extremely helpful dealing with trauma from such a situation.
DR.Mcglynn is an amazing and wonderful compassionate very kind human being.
Dr. McGlynn has been excellent and wonderful as my psychiatrist. I receive top-notch therapy and treatment, and undivided attention from my sessions with Dr. McGlynn. I would highly recommend his services to family and friends.
Life saving fantastic doctor. Truly a gift to Stanford.
An Amazing DR. Thank you.
Excellent communication
Dr. McGlynn listens to understand and is very easy to speak with. I am extremely happy with him.
Dr. McGlynn really seems to understand how I am feeling. He is very easy to speak with and is very understanding.
I am extremely happy with the care I receive from Dr. McGlynn. He is very present, attentive, and offers helpful insight and advice. I am grateful for his healing presence in my life. I look forward to the day when some of our visits can be in person.
Awesome as usual.
He's a compassionate doctor.
He's excellent
I have answered this a b'zillion times on these weekly surveys that you send. He is an exceptional healthcare provider and has literally saved my life more than once over the past 18 years.
Amazing doctor!
He is an exceptional Physician. Always very interested in overall health as well as mental issues.
Been HIV+ for over 34 years. Dr. McGlynn has managed my healthcare for my entire time here in California. I know the word is misused often: but he has LITERALLY has saved my life more than once over these past years. I am well aware I am one of hundreds that can say that during his time at Stanford.
Dr. McGlynn has saved me much discomfort and support. He checked on me while I was hospitalized.
Dr. McGlynn is an excellent psychiatrist, with knowledge and intellectual acumen far above those of his peers (based on my experience)!
dr. McGlynn is one of the best doctors I've ever had
My provider was amazing, made me feel at ease & was able to discuss my concerns.
dr. McGlynn is the best doctor I've ever known.
Dr.Mc Glynn is awesome
Dr. McGlynn is an incredible resource for Stanford Positive Care patients, highly recommend.
Every visit with Dr. McGlynn has proven to further my healing and overall well being.
Dr McGlynn is great!
Dr McGlynn is the best. Even on a bad day, he's better than most other MD's in his professionalism and delivery of care.
dr McGlynn is very thoughtful throughout my entire visit. he keeps my best interests in the fore front of his mind.
Drs Grant and McGlynn are fantastic, and I am so luck to have them as my doctors.
Dr. McGlynn was amazing. everything was smooth and made me feel at ease for my first appointment.
Dr. McGlynn is an excellent physician!
Dr. McGlynn has been one of the many doctors at Positive Care who have helped catch health problems early & starting treatment - awesome.
Dr. McGlynn is an exceptional clinician.
I have found that visits to Dr. McGlynn are a preventative service that is a great improvement in quality of life.
Dr. McGlynn continues to go above the call of duty for me. He is patient with me. Explains things in a manner so that we continue to make great progress.
Dr. McGlynn, is the most kind and consistent doctor I have ever met with. he take some the times to fully answer questions and listen to me. he even takes the extra step to check in between appointments or responds to any questions I may have in between them as well.
The doctor showed a great deal of empathy, perceptiveness, and professionalism. He seemed to know just the right questions to ask to get to the heart of all the issues.
Besides God and meds Dr. McGlynn has been a LIFE SAVER! To talk to, helping to figure it all out! Very reachable doctor! "Real deal holy field!"
My experience with the providers at Stanford is excellent....thus I continue to move all my care to the hospital.
Dr. McGlynn is a joy to work with. Very thorough and always goes outside of his scope to ensure everything is up to par. It is a relief knowing he has these abilities and puts them to use each and every visit.
Dr. Mcglynn is an excellent Doctor and I trust his opinions and judgement 110% in my health care
Larry is the most caring, understanding and kindest care provider I've ever met. Really enjoy my visits with Larry.
Dr. McGlynn is my lifeline to sane mental health. He always very friendly and exceeds my expectations.
Dr. McGlynn is excellent in all regards - care, detail, personality, follow-up.
Dr. McGlynn is the best psychiatrist I've ever worked with. Not only is he extremely good at what he does, he is kind and compassionate, which definitely makes the work easier.
Dr. Brooks is a very caring man he spends the time needed to make sure you are heard. Any problem isn't to small. We work together for the optimum outcome.
Dr. McGlynn is an outstanding doctor and a wonderful human being. I'd recommend him to anybody.
World - class physician.
Dr. McGlynn did an amazing job to reduce my dependent on prescription drugs over time. Bravo to him, I tried for more than 20 years and did not succeed
I consider Dr. McGlynn to be essential to my health. He is always very friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and especially empathetic.
Dr. McGlynn has been a great resource in problem solving. He has helped in making my doctors more of a team!
Dr, McGlynn helped me to understand what my HIV+ care provider couldn't help me understand about changing my coctail
I have no complaints with my care.
Very good/excellent/one of the best.
Brilliant, friendly, generally awesome.
Dr. McGlynn is excellent!
Outstanding provider.
Dr. McGlynn is one of the most informed doctors of HIV mental health in the nation. I know this due to my ACTG exposure.
Dr.McGlynn is super!!
The provider is a great listener and helpful on staying in control and guiding new meds and questions.
He is always wiling to discuss and understand issues reported to him and is willing to help.
I could not be better provided for.
I have been coming to see this doctor since 1996. He has been excellent.
This provider is an excellent listener and guide to what is best for ME in each situation that I need help with, each time.
In my opinion is very good doctor.
Dr. McGlynn is excellent. Informative, listens, knows his field, flexible, etc.
Have been seeing Dr. McGlynn for many years - very happy with his care.
I felt comfortable & trusting with provider.
It is always nice to see Dr. McGlynn.

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