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James Bourgeois, MD, Psychiatry, Sacramento, CA

JamesAlanBourgeoisMD

Psychiatry Sacramento, CA

Psychosomatic Medicine

Health Sciences Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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  • Office

    2230 Stockton Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Phone+1 415-328-2821

Education & Training

  • Wright State University
    Wright State UniversityResidency, Psychiatry, 1989 - 1993
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Auburn University
    Auburn UniversityMPA, 1984
  • College of the Holy Cross
    College of the Holy CrossA.B., 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1994 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 2009
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1993 - 2007
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychosomatic Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Eleanor & Thomas P. Hackett Award Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2021
  • Robert R. Rynearson, M.D. Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents Department of Psychiatry, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, 2018-2019
  • Excellence in Teaching Award Psychiatry Residents Association, UC San Francisco, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Memantine for fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial  
    Seritan AL, Nguyen DV, Mu Y, Tassone F, Bourgeois JA, Schneider A, Cogswell J, Cook K, Leehey M, Grigsby J, Olichney JM, Adams P, Legg W, Zhang L, Hagerman PJ, Hagerma..., Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 3/1/2014
  • Towards an understanding of neuropsychiatric manifestations in fragile X permutation carriers  
    Besterman AD, Wilke SA, Mulligan, T-E, Allison SC, Hagerman R, Seritan AL, Bourgeois JA, Future Neurology, 1/1/2014
  • Taking the spice route: psychoactive properties of culinary spices: intoxication and toxicity can mimic clinical psychiatric symptoms  
    Bourgeois JA, Parthasarathi U, Hategan A, Current Psychiatry, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cognitive, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders in the Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS).
    Bourgeois JA, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Parkinsonism, 1/1/2013
  • Psychiatric and Medical Diagnoses on 900 CLS Inpatient Cases in the Era of Managed Care: Review and Comparison to Previous Studies.
    Bourgeois JA, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, 1/1/2003
  • Abusive Behavior: Physician vs. Student Perspective.
    Bourgeois JA, American Psychiatric Association, 1/1/1993

Lectures

  • Mood and Psychotic Disorders in Medical Illness. 
    1/1/2014
  • Cognitive, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders in the Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS). 
    Multiple Locations, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - 1/1/2014
  • Delirium Update. 
    1/1/2014
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Other

  • Assessing Decisional Capacity in Patients with Psychiatric Illness. 
    Bourgeois J, Trollope-Kumar K, McMaster University
    1/1/2010
  • Delusional disorder. 
    Chopra S, Khan RA, Bourgeois JA, Hilty DM, Medscape Reference
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/292991-overview
    11/3/2009
  • HIV with Delirium and Cognitive Impairment. 
    Stevenson F, Bourgeois J, Doctoring 2 Faculty Guide. University of California Davis School of Medicine.
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Esketamine Approved for Refractory Depression
    Esketamine Approved for Refractory DepressionMarch 29th, 2019