Matthew Siegel

Vice president
Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Matthew Siegel is vice president of medical affairs at Maine Behavioral Healthcare in Portland.

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Autism can mask anxiety symptoms

By Matthew Siegel
17 February 2015 | 3 min read
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Searching for psychiatrists with expertise in autism

By Matthew Siegel
17 October 2014 | 3 min read

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