Matthew L. Moench
( out of 562 reviews )

Matthew L. Moench, MD

Languages spoken: English, Russian

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Mental Health Institute

501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
801-585-1212
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Matthew Moench, MD, completed medical school at the University of Virginia and residency at Stanford University, where he served as Chief Resident and received extensive training in mood disoders, psychopharmacology and women's health. During his time at Stanford, he was named Resident of the Year. Dr. Moench now sees patients in the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Downtown Behavioral Health Clinic, which he helped found in 2006. Dr. Moench was the recipient of the department's 2012 Clinical Award, the 2013 Supervision Award, the 2015 Teaching Award, the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award, the 2021 Outstanding Clinical Supervision Award and is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Growing up in Salt Lake City, Dr. Moench was introduced to psychiatry at the breakfast table by two other Dr. Moenches -- his father and grandfather, both of whom were psychiatrists. As Assistant Professor (Clinical), Dr. Moench serves as a supervising physician for medical students and resident psychiatrists. He is the medical director of the Resident Continuity clinic and the medical director for the HMHI Behavioral Health Network. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Moench teaches psychopharmacology to training psychiatrists and medical students. He has lectured on mental illness to numerous Utah groups including at the annual Generations conference. Dr. Moench is also active in the Utah Psychiatric Association, where he has served as the president.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Moench as a caring, compassionate, and attentive psychiatrist who makes them feel heard and supported. Reviewers highlight his clinical expertise—especially with medications—and his focus on individualized, long-term treatment plans. Many praise his responsiveness and long-term positive impact on their wellbeing and the office culture.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 562 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Apr 15, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I've been seeing Dr. Moench for nearly two decades and have felt "seen" every year of that relationship. He contributes to the positive culture of the whole office. Clinically, Dr. Moench is passionate about ensuring his patients long-term wellbeing, assisting them in finding the best therapies for their situation. This attention to individuality is well appreciated.

Feb 07, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Doctor Moench is a dedicated, caring doctor. He keeps a positive attitude and makes me feel like my problems are not insurmountable.

Jan 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

There is no one better. He's the gold you find at the end of the rainbow, especially when the Sun has gone down and you didn't even know there was a rainbow. If you have him as a psychiatrist, it is straight luck. I got lucky and am thankful for him. Don't know if I'd be around without his help. I'm reticent to continue. I don't want him to burn out from working so hard to help people. Reputation can be a double edged sword if he gets over burdened with all the responsibilities of his profession continuing to grow constantly. I had a very hard time finding someone that actually listened, could read between the lines, and get to the crux of the matter, and have the tools and wisdom of his education and decades of real experience to actually help. I was straight out lucky to find him. That's the only way I think I could have found him.

Jan 25, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Moench is a highly skilled professional who has provided consistent psychological care to me over many years.

Jan 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

First impression was positive. I felt comfortable with him I have become a problem not responding to meds he is trying I am becoming really down with this but I do trust him and will keep doing what he says.

Jan 17, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

We LOVE the card that Dr Moench gives us!!!

Jan 16, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Love working with Dr Moench. I don't need to access him very often these days, but he is always quickly responsive if I have questions or need care.

Jan 10, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Moench is a very caring doctor.

Dec 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

A compassionate, thoughtful and focused psychiatrist. He knows medications extremely well.

Dec 17, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very HUGE help to us!

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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Psychiatry -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

Education history

Chief Resident Psychiatry - Stanford University Medical Center Chief Resident
Residency Psychiatry - Stanford University Medical Center Resident
Internship Family Medicine - University of Utah Intern
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Virginia M.D.
Undergraduate Languages - University of Virginia B.A.
Undergraduate University of Utah
Undergraduate University of Utah

Selected Publications

Conference Proceedings

  1. Polcyn R, Tawfik AG, Arbon J, Newman S, Mickey B, Moench M, Durns T, Jawish R (2025). Polcyn R, Tawfik AG, Tak C, Arbon J, Newman S, Mickey B, Moench M, Durns T, and Jawish R (2025) Comparing cost effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in the correctional system. Presented at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, 4th Annual University-wide Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day, Salt Lake City, UT, October 3, 2025.