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David Kan, MD, Psychiatry, Walnut Creek, CA

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Psychiatry Walnut Creek, CA

Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry

Chief Medical Officer, Bright Heart Health

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  • Office

    2960 Camino Diablo
    Ste 105
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    Phone+1 800-892-2695
    Fax+1 925-407-2783

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2003 - 2004
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Psychiatry, 1999 - 2003
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1999
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.A., Psychology, 1992 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • American Board of Addiction MedicineDiplomate of ABAM
  • American Society of Addiction MedicineDistinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors in America, 2011-2012, 2014-2016
  • Distinguished Fellow American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2016
  • Special Contribution Award for DEA Survey, recognizing outstanding achievement in leading the Opiate Replacement Team (ORT) in an unannounced Joint Commission Survey Veterans Affair Medical Center, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sex Offender Laws Case Review  
    Kan D, J Am Acad Psychiatry Law, 1/1/2004
  • Sex Offender Registration Laws Case Review  
    Kan D, J Am Acad Psychiatry Law, 1/1/2004

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Patient and physician attitudes toward addressing mental health concerns in a primary care setting.
    Reifler DR, Kan D, Gaziano D, J Gen Intern Med, 1/1/1996

Lectures

  • Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction 
    1/1/2016
  • Substance Abuse 101. 
    1/1/2016
  • Medication Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder 
    1/1/2015
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Other

  • Essential Health Benefits for Alcohol Use Disorder, Policy paper recommending evidence-based for Alcohol Use Disorder 
    Kan D, California Society of Addiction Medicine
    1/1/2016
  • Essential Health Benefits for Opioid Use Disorder, Policy paper recommending evidence-based for Opioid Use Disorder 
    Kan D, California Society of Addiction Medicine
    1/1/2015
  • Consumer Guide and Scorecard, Scorecard for consumers to choose plans under Covered California for those looking for the most comprehensive addiction treatment coverage 
    Kan D, California Society of Addiction Medicine
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Does Online Opioid Treatment Work?
    Does Online Opioid Treatment Work?March 12th, 2023
  • Newsom Vetoes Bill to Set up Drug Overdose Prevention Programs in Some California Cities
    Newsom Vetoes Bill to Set up Drug Overdose Prevention Programs in Some California CitiesAugust 22nd, 2022
  • Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access to Online Opioid Addiction Treatment
    Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access to Online Opioid Addiction TreatmentApril 23rd, 2020
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