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Office
11477 Olde Cabin Rd
Suite 210
Creve Coeur, MO 63141Phone+1 314-997-5208Fax+1 314-997-5368
Summary
- Arturo Taca Jr., MD, is a Psychiatry specialist based in Creve Coeur, MO. He holds subspecialties in Addiction and Integrative Psychiatry. Trained extensively in St Louis University School of Medicine, his professional timeline includes being the Medical Director at INSynergy and Private Practice. His experience is grounded in treating conditions like addiction medicine, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He has several key publications to his name, particularly in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Recognized consistently as one of the Best Doctors in America from 2009 to 2024 in both Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry, Dr. Taca is an esteemed name in his field.
Education & Training
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2002 - 2006
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineChief Residency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2005
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineInternship, Psychiatry, 2002 - 2003
- University of the East College of MedicineClass of 1999, MD
- St. Louis UniversityBA, Psycology, 1987 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
- MO State Medical License 2006 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- MI State Medical License 2006 - 2007
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
- American Board of Addiction MedicineAddiction Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America- Addiction Medicine Best Doctors Inc., 2009-2024
- Best Doctors in America- Psychaitry Best Doctors, 2009-2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 37 citationsNeuromodulation with percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation is associated with reduction in signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal: a multisite, retrospectiv...Adrian Miranda, Arturo Taca
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 2018-01-01 - New hope for treating addictions in health care professionals.Percy Menzies, Arturo C Taca
Missouri Medicine. 2008-01-01
Journal Articles
- Neuromodulation with percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation is associated with reduction in signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal: a multisite, retrospectiv...Dr. Adrian Miranda, Dr. Arturo Taca, American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2/12/2017
Other
- Speranza Therapeutics Names Addiction Expert Dr. Arturo Taca Medical DirectorPJ
https://www.orlandomedicalnews.com/article/3667/speranza-therapeutics-names-addiction-expert-dr-arturo-taca-medical-director
7/21/2020 - Non-Invasive Medical Device May Improve Opioid Withdrawal SuccessJodi Godfrey, MS, RD
https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/resources/news-and-research/non-invasive-medical-device-may-improve-opioid-withdrawal-success
11/24/2017 - Taking the Pain Out of AddictionLEAH SHAFFER, NOVA
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/bridge-opioid-treatment/
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Press Mentions
- New Device to Treat Heroin Addiction Might Be Available SoonSeptember 1st, 2016
- Heroin Withdrawal Gets Pioneering Treatment from St. Louis DoctorApril 7th, 2020
- Take the Pain out of AddictionApril 7th, 2020
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Committees
- Chair, Addiction Psychiatry MPPA 2018 - 2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
- American Board if Preventative MedicineDiplomate
- American Board of Addiction MedicineDiplomate
- Missouri Psychiatric Physicians AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Tagalog, Filipino
External Links
- INSynergyhttp://www.insynergystl.com
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