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Matthew George, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC
Matthew George is a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than two decades in mental health care. At shrinkMD he provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults by secure video, within the same published standards that govern every clinician here: full evaluations, measured progress, and responsible, non controlled prescribing.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed June 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
Credentials
Professional credentials
Board certification and experience:
- Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Board Certified, Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
- Providing mental health care since 2000
- Board certified as a PMHNP since 2007
Education
Education
Matthew's education includes:
- Master of Science in Nursing, University of Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Two decades of clinical experience, one patient at a time.
Experience
More than two decades of clinical experience
Matthew has worked across many clinical settings, including:
- Outpatient psychiatric care
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Hospital based environments
- Long term care settings
Why it matters
What twenty plus years of experience changes
Psychiatric medication management rewards pattern recognition, and pattern recognition only comes from years of patients. A clinician who has practiced across outpatient clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing, and long term care has seen medications succeed and fail across every age, every level of acuity, and every kind of complexity, which is exactly the judgment you want reviewing your history and adjusting your treatment.
Matthew's dual certification matters for the same reason. Adult Nurse Practitioner training adds a general medical lens to psychiatric care: thyroid function, sleep apnea, medication interactions, and the physical conditions that imitate or worsen psychiatric symptoms get considered, not missed.
Clinical focus
Areas of clinical focus
Matthew provides psychiatric care for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Panic symptoms
- Mood instability
- Stress related conditions
- Medication management needs
Approach to care
Evidence based and responsible
Matthew practices evidence based psychiatric care within shrinkMD's structured telepsychiatry framework. Treatment planning prioritizes diagnostic clarity, careful risk assessment, minimal effective medication use when indicated, behavioral and lifestyle integration, ongoing symptom monitoring, and continuity of care.
Medication is used when appropriate, but not reflexively. Treatment aims to balance safety, effectiveness, and long term stability, with progress measured by validated scales like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 rather than assumed.
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is Matthew George board certified?
Yes, twice: as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC).
How much experience does Matthew have?
More than two decades, providing mental health care since 2000 and board certified as a PMHNP since 2007, across outpatient, hospital, skilled nursing, and long term care settings.
Can a psychiatric nurse practitioner evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe?
Yes. PMHNPs are graduate trained, board certified clinicians who evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medication. At shrinkMD they practice within published standards under physician medical direction.
Can I request Matthew specifically?
Yes, subject to licensure in your state and schedule availability. Mention your preference during intake and we will match you when possible.
Does Matthew work with Dr. Refai on complex cases?
Yes. shrinkMD's team is small and physician led by design, so case collaboration and prescribing review against our published standards are routine, not exceptional.
Does Matthew prescribe controlled substances?
No. Care follows shrinkMD's responsible, non controlled prescribing standards, with honest conversations about the evidence based alternatives.
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