Dr. Manuel G. is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and more than three decades of clinical, academic, and industry leadership experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the Cleveland Clinic, followed by residency in psychiatry and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. Throughout his career, Dr. Manuel G. has maintained an active clinical practice while holding faculty appointments at the University of Pittsburgh and UCSD. He has also served in senior leadership roles within Medical Affairs at major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Sunovion, Mylan, and Sage Therapeutics, where he focused on scientific education, physician engagement, and evidence-based clinical strategy. In addition, he has provided behavioral health leadership within managed care and military health systems. Dr. Manuel G. is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has been a longstanding leader within the San Diego Psychiatric Society, serving as Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. Areas of Expertise • Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry • Mood, Anxiety, and Behavioral Disorders • Psychopharmacology and Evidence-Based Treatment • Academic and Clinical Teaching • Medical Affairs and Scientific Communication • Utilization Management and Level of Care Oversight • Pharmaceutical Clinical Strategy and Research Collaboration • Key Opinion Leader Engagement and Advisory Boards • Behavioral Health Program Development • Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Manuel G. views collaboration as a partnership grounded in mutual respect, clinical rigor, and open communication. He believes in supporting nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team members through thoughtful teaching, evidence-based guidance, and accessible consultation. His approach emphasizes shared clinical responsibility, ethical decision-making, and continuous professional development. By fostering an environment of trust and scientific integrity, Dr. Manuel G. aims to strengthen clinical confidence, promote high-quality patient care, and support sustainable, patient-centered practice growth.

Board Certifications

General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry