Richard Martinez MD

Richard Martinez, MD, is a psychiatrist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He also serves in a Director-Faculty role within the department. Dr. Martinez is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds subspecialty board certification in Forensic Psychiatry. Dr. Martinez’s clinical and academic work focuses on the intersection of psychiatry, ethics, and the law. His interests include forensic psychiatric ethics, professional boundaries, and the practical challenges clinicians face in navigating complex legal and professionalism questions. He completed advanced fellowship training in ethics, including work in medical ethics at Harvard Medical School and professional ethics through Harvard University. A committed educator and mentor, Dr. Martinez provides supervision and teaching for psychiatry residents and medical students, including elective training experiences in forensic psychiatry. He also contributes to national professional leadership through service with the American Psychiatric Association, including chairing its Council on Psychiatry and the Law.