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Dan Blazer, MD, Psychiatry, Durham, NC

DanBlazerMDMPH, PhD

Psychiatry • Durham, NC

Geriatric Psychiatry

JP Gibbons Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2701 Pickett Rd.
    Apartment 3019
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-724-7133

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina
    University of North CarolinaPhD, Epidemiology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of North Carolina
    University of North CarolinaMPH, Epidemiology, 1977 - 1979
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 1975 - 1976
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1973 - 1975
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1970
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1975 - 2022
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1970 - 1994
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1975 - 1980
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyGeriatric Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award American College of Psychiatrists, 2014
  • Walsh McDermott Award National Academy of Medicine, 2014
  • Distinguished Faculty Award Duke University School of Medicine, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older People
    The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older PeopleAugust 10th, 2021
  • Families Are Reuniting at Nursing Homes. But Covid-19 Has Stolen Time They Can’t Get Back
    Families Are Reuniting at Nursing Homes. But Covid-19 Has Stolen Time They Can’t Get BackMarch 24th, 2021
  • For James Carter, Sr. Serving the Underserved Was a Calling
    For James Carter, Sr. Serving the Underserved Was a CallingFebruary 24th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Clinical Research Training In Geriatric Mood DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2008
  • Antidepressant Use By Older AdultsNational Institute On Aging2002–2003
  • APOE Quality Of Life And Medical Costs In LATE LifeNational Institute On Aging2000–2002
  • Populations For Epidemiologic Studies Of The ElderlyNational Institute On Aging1991–2000
  • Phse TEN Year Follow-UpNational Institute On Aging1995–1998
  • Short-Term Clin Trg In Diagnosis/Trmt Of Depressive DISCenter For Mental Health Services1992
  • Short-Term Clin Trg In Diagnosis/Trmt Of Depressive DISNational Institute Of Mental Health1990–1992
  • Piedmont 65+ Dental StudyNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research1987–1991
  • Crc/Pe For The Study Of DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1985–1991

Professional Memberships

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