About
Andrew Wu, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Brookline, MA and New York. S. in Biology and Economics from Duke University before completing medical school at Downstate Health Sciences University. He trained in psychiatry through the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program and went on to complete a fellowship at Harvard Medical School Dupont Warren. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has certified him in his specialty.
Dr. Wu has worked across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings within the Harvard system. At McLean Hospital, he provided medication management and therapy for diagnostically complex cases in the Division of Psychotic Disorders and the Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction. He holds a dual physician license in Massachusetts and New York. His clinical interests include treatment-resistant depression, medication deprescribing, burnout in healthcare workers, and integrated psychiatric care. He hosts the Good Psychiatry podcast on Spotify, where he explains psychiatric concepts to general audiences. His patients describe his style as responsive, detail-oriented, and humorous.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duke University, B.S. in Biology and Economics
Medical School
Downstate Health Sciences University
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School Dupont Warren
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wu right for?
Dr. Wu is a strong fit for adults navigating complex or treatment-resistant mental health conditions. College students, young professionals, and executives managing stress, burnout, or ADHD find his focused approach well-suited to their needs. Patients who want both therapy and medication management in one relationship benefit from his integrated care model. Those seeking a detail-oriented psychiatrist who values accurate diagnosis will feel at home with Dr. Wu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wu treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions in adults. His clinical work covers depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, borderline personality disorder, and substance use including cannabis withdrawal. He has particular interest in treatment-resistant depression and burnout in healthcare workers.
Yes, Dr. Wu offers integrated care that combines medication management with therapy. He also provides medication management alone for patients who prefer that approach. His therapeutic toolkit includes CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic therapy.
Dr. Wu trained through the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program. He then completed a fellowship at Harvard Medical School Dupont Warren. He also worked across outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings at McLean Hospital within the Harvard system.
Yes, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certifies Dr. Wu in psychiatry. He holds a dual physician license in both Massachusetts and New York.
Dr. Wu focuses on adults, with particular experience working with college students, young professionals, and executives. He is well-suited for patients managing complex or diagnostically challenging mental health conditions.
Dr. Wu draws on a broad range of evidence-based therapies. His approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy.
Yes, Dr. Wu offers telehealth visits for patients in Massachusetts and New York. He also sees patients in person at his Coolidge Corner office in Brookline, MA.
Dr. Wu grounds his practice in trusting patients, setting realistic medication expectations, and spending sufficient time on accurate diagnosis. Patients describe his style as responsive, detail-oriented, and humorous. He takes care to understand the full complexity of a patient's presentation before recommending treatment.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026
