Weston S. Ferrer, MD

Profile

Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |

Education

• 2002-2006: University of Southern California
• 2006-2010: Penn State College of Medicine
• 2010-2016: University of California San Francisco

Place of Practice

Weston Scott Ferrer, MD Incorp.

Practice History

• 2014-2022: University of California San Francisco
• 2022-2023: Verily

Licenses

• 2010-Present: California Medical License

Reviewed Symptoms

• Alcohol cravings
• Alcoholism
• Anxiety
• Change in personality
• Chatty
• Depressed
• Disconnected from reality
• Euphoria
• Feel uncomfortable without alcohol
• Feeling hopeless
• Feelings of guilt
• Flight of ideas
• Hard to control drinking alcohol
• Hearing things
• I can't control my drinking
• I don't need sleep
• Impulsiveness
• Increased libido
• Lack confidence
• Messy hair
• More restless than usual affecting speech and actions
• Self-harm / wrist-cutting
• Short temper
• Strange behaviour
• Worried about body odor

Reviewed Diseases

• Adjustment Disorder
• Alcohol Usage Disorder
• Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Dissociative Disorder
• Hyperkinetic Disorder
• Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Psychogenic Polydipsia
• Psychogenic Vomiting
• Psychosomatic Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder

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