Choosing the right person to help you deal with life's challenges is hard. Years ago, people turned to their family physician, and were referred to psychiatrists for help. Times have changed, and many of us don't have the same quality of relationships with our family doctors. These days more and more of my clients find me through the internet. This site is designed to acquaint you with my treatment philosophy, and give you the information to make a decision about starting treatment.
Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, substance abuse, depression or anxiety, a strong relationship with your doctor can have a tremendous impact on how effectively you deal with your problems. Only a psychiatrist can help you decide whether medication is the right choice, or whether psychotherapy may be a better fit for you.
Dr. David Martorano received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons before moving to Los Angeles to complete his training at UCLA’s prestigious Neuropsychiatric Institute.
A recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the Charles E. Richmond Award, Dr. Martorano is a recognized performer, public speaker, radio personality, and businessman who is still sought after for business consulting.
He is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and the American Medical Association. David Martorano holds a DATA 2000 waiver and is able to prescribe buprenorphine (subutex, suboxone) for opiate detoxification and maintenance.
Dr. David Martorano is a psychiatrist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. He is an expert in psychopharmacology (the use of medication to treat psychiatric illness). What sets him apart from many other psychiatrists is his extensive training and experience in the combination of targeted psychotherapies with or without medication, and he has completed additional training in ISTDP, CBT, DBT, IPT, in addition to Intra-Analytic Couples and Sex Therapy.
Dr. Martorano specializes in treating depression , anxiety, addiction and helping couples with communication and intimacy issues.
Whether you live in the South Bay, Santa Monica, Westwood, Culver City, Pacific Palisades or Malibu, it's only a short drive to see Dr. Martorano.
Your relationship with your doctor matters
Ivy League training, combined with a three-generation tradition of medicine, sets Dr. Martorano apart from other psychiatrists. Many physicians lack the real world experience to relate to your problems on a personal level. Wouldn’t you rather work with a doctor who understands the struggles you are facing?
Sometimes psychotherapy may be all you need...
Additional aspects of the management of substance abuse/drug dependency include psychotherapy and management of the unrecognized psychiatric disorders of depression, anxiety, and trauma (PTSD). A psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of addiction needs to be able to effectively manage ..
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid (heroin, prescription pain medications like Vicodin, Oxycontin, Morphine, and Demerol) dependency. Buprenorphine is an effective and convenient alternative to methadone. Physicians can only prescribe buprenorphine (Subutex or Suboxone) with a DATA 2000 waiver from SAMHSA.