Marc D. Feldman, MD

Media Interviews | Press Inquiries | Expert Commentary

Dr. Marc D. Feldman is an internationally recognized psychiatrist, author, researcher, and leading authority on factitious disorders, Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), medical child abuse, and malingering. He serves as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and five books addressing medical deception and related psychiatric conditions.

Media & Press Inquiries

Dr. Feldman is available for selected media interviews and podcasts concerning Munchausen by Proxy, medical deception, and related topics.

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Publications & Media Appearances

Dr. Marc D. Feldman is an internationally recognized authority on Munchausen syndrome, Munchausen by Proxy, factitious disorders, and medical deception whose expertise has attracted extensive national and international media attention. His work has been featured in more than 200 newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Time, People, and The Los Angeles Times. His television and broadcast appearances include Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 20/20, Nightline, CBS This Morning, CNN, Dr. Phil, and National Public Radio (NPR). He has also contributed expert commentary to HBO's acclaimed documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest, examining the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case and the complexities of Munchausen by Proxy. Frequently sought by journalists, investigative reporters, documentary filmmakers, television producers, and podcast hosts, Dr. Feldman provides authoritative psychiatric perspectives on medical deception, fabricated illness, caregiver-induced illness, and complex clinical and forensic cases. His extensive media experience and decades of scholarly research have established him as a prominent international voice in the public understanding of factitious disorders and Munchausen by Proxy. Dr. Feldman is available for selected media interviews, documentary consultations, podcasts, and press inquiries.