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Brian Wu, MD, Psychiatry, San Gabriel, CA

BrianW.WuMDPhD, MNM

Psychiatry San Gabriel, CA

Psychiatrist

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  • Office

    201 Sycamore Dr
    San Gabriel, CA 91775
    Phone+1 323-448-0298

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Wu is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has a special interest in helping people become unstuck from symptoms that may block living in full alignment with their values or aspirations. He works with patients who have various psychiatric illnesses. His approach to treatment is influenced by principles from Intense Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which combine using emotions to help drive action towards values. Dr. Wu has been licensed to practice in the State of California since 2018.

    Dr. Wu graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Neurobiology. He then attended the M.D./Ph.D. Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, earning his Ph.D. in Integrative Biology and Disease in 2015 and his M.D. in 2017. He completed his residency training in the psychiatry program at the LAC+USC Medical Center. As a Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholar, he obtained a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine (M.N.M.) at Keck School of Medicine of USC during his last year of residency.

    Dr. Wu performed several clinical trials in rehabilitation medicine and preventive care. He has authored over 40 publications (among which, 12 first-author publications and two book chapters), presented over 10 oral presentations, and over 15 poster presentations at regional and national meetings. He received over $150,000 in prestigious grants and scholarships including over 20 awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. He recently received Outstanding Healthcare Innovator and Behavioral Health Future Leader Awards in 2024.

Education & Training

  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaM.S., Narrative Medicine , 2020 - 2021
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Psychiatry, 2017 - 2021
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2017, MD/PhD
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkB.S., Physiology and Neurobiology, Magna cum Laude, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best New Health Care Product or Service of the Year Finalist Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Healthcare Leadership Award, 2024
  • Outstanding Healthcare Innovator Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) Healthcare Leadership Award, 2024
  • Behavioral Health Future Leaders Award Aging Media Network, WTWH Media, 2024
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative Effectiveness of a Technology-Facilitated Depression Care Management Model in Safety-Net Primary Care Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: 6-Month Outcomes of a ...  
    Wu S, Ell K, Jin H, Vidyanti I, Chou CP, Lee PJ, Gross-Schulman S, Sklaroff LM, Belson D, Nezu AM, Hay J, Wang CJ, Scheib G, Di Capua P, Hawkins C, Liu P, Ramirez M, W..., J Med Internet Res, 1/1/2018
  • A nationwide assessment of factors influencing MD and MD-PhD trainee interest in research and academic careers  
    Kwan JM, Harrison A, Riddle M, Wu BW, Kim H, Toubat O, Basta D, Adami A, Daye D, BMC Med Edu, 1/1/2018
  • Perioperative Testosterone Supplementation Increases Lean Mass in Healthy Men Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial  
    Wu BW, Lorezanza D, Badash I, Berger M, Lane C, Sum JC, Hatch GF 3rd, Schroeder ET, Orthop J Sports Med, 1/9/2017
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Testosterone Supplementation increases lean mass in men undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial
    Badash I, Wu BW, Berger M, Lorenzana D, Lane C, Sum JC, Hatch GF 3rd, Schroeder ET, Orthop J Sports Med, 1/1/2017
  • Testosterone administration and anterior cruciate ligament (TACL) reconstruction in men: a randomized clinical trial
    Wu BW, Berger M, Lane C, Hatch GF 3rd, Sum J, Schroeder ET, Clin Transl Sci, 1/1/2015
  • Anti-gravity treadmill walking in acute rehabilitation of total and partial knee replacement patients
    Dexheimer JD, Orozco SP, Wu BW, Sum JC, Gilbert PK, Vallejo, AF, Schroeder, ET, Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Testosterone supplementation increases lean mass in men undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial 
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 1/30/2017
  • Acute vs. chronic knee injury - Basketball 
    Orlando, FL - 1/27/2014

Press Mentions

  • What Is Concierge Medicine?
    What Is Concierge Medicine?July 15th, 2020
  • How to Prepare for Psychiatry Residency During COVID 19
    How to Prepare for Psychiatry Residency During COVID 19July 3rd, 2020
  • A Look at Simulated Learning in Medical Education
    A Look at Simulated Learning in Medical EducationJune 9th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Establishing an audit and feedback report card for inpatient performance at LAC+USC Medical CenterQuality Improvement and Patient Care Funds, Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)2018–2021
  • Predicting depression outcomes to facilitate large-scale depression managementCenter for Autism Research & Treatment, UCLA2014–2015
  • Pre-doctoral TL-1 Training GrantSouthern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute2014–2015
  • Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in MenSouthern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) Pilot Funding Program2013–2014
  • Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in MenAmerican Orthopaedic Soc. for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Sandy Kirkley Clinical Outcome Research Grant2013–2014

Research History

  • Principal Investigator, Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) Grant, LAC+USC Medical Center• Received a grant award from the Quality Improvement and Patient Care Fund after submitting a proposal. • Developed and implemented provider report cards as a quality improvement (QI) tool for inpatient care. • Directed a team to target areas for improvement of a medical care system.2018 - 2021
  • Researcher, Keck School of Medicine of USC• Contributed to neuroimaging studies of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as the treatment for depressive episodes.2017 - 2021
  • Researcher, Keck School of Medicine of USC• Analyzed results from the Diabetes-Depression Care Management Adoption Trial (DCAT) on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and provider perspectives to target health disparities and improve care.2013 - 2018
  • Pre-doctoral TL1 Scholar• Selected as one of the four awardees for mentored career development and training in clinical and translational research. • Received an accredited Certificate of Completion in Clinical, Biomedical, and Translational Investigations after completed formal training courses.2014 - 2015
  • Ph.D. Student, Keck School of Medicine of USC• Investigated testosterone administration and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) clinical outcomes. • Examined ischemia reperfusion following tourniquet use in knee surgeries.2010 - 2015

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