Psychiatrist in San Diego, California Azad Matari, Psychiatrist
License: MD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Azad Matari, MD
With expertise in treating psychotic disorders and trauma-related issues, he provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients can work through difficult emotions and past experiences. Through techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT and mindfulness-based stress reduction, he empowers patients to navigate these challenges, building resilience and restoring hope. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Matari supports unique patient populations, including military veterans, individuals with developmental disabilities, and first responders. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by these communities, he offers tailored care to address their specific mental health needs. Dr. Matari also performs psychological testing to enhance diagnostic accuracy and customize treatment approaches, ensuring that each patient receives the support that best meets their needs.
Outside the office, Dr. Matari enjoys staying active through outdoor activities and gardening, as well as traveling and immersing himself in music. His diverse personal interests reflect his commitment to well-being and balance, values he brings into his therapeutic work. Fluent in both English and Farsi, Dr. Matari provides inclusive and accessible mental health services to a broad range of Californians.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education Program
Residency | 2024
Scranton, PA, United States
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Hamadan University Of Medical Sciences
Medical Education | 2006
Hamadan, N/A, Iran
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Azad Matari. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Azad Matari generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Azad Matari's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Azad Matari:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Azad Matari is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Azad Matari does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Azad Matari is currently offering in-office visits.