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

(53 reviews)

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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