James John McGough MD
Addiction, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Professor, Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
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300 Medical Plaza, Room1524CLos Angeles, CA 90095
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Summary
- Dr. James McGough, MD, is a highly experienced psychiatry professional based in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in addiction, child and adolescent psychiatry, and has expertise in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and psychiatric genetics. His prestigious education includes a fellowship and residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center and Duke University Hospital respectively. Dr. McGough has conducted multiple clinical trials related to ADHD and his published work has been extensively cited by other publications, demonstrating a significant contribution to his field. He has received honors and awards from respected organizations such as Castle Connolly and SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1989 - 1991
Duke University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1989
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1987 - 2006
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Clinical Trials
- Single Versus Combination Medication Treatment for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
- Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
- Characterization and Sequential Pharmacotherapy of Severe Mood Dysregulation Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsElectrophysiological and Clinical Predictors of Methylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Outcomes in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Giorgia Michelini, Agatha Lenartowicz, Juan Diego Vera, Robert M Bilder, James J McGough
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2023-04-01 - 3 citationsMethylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Effects on Electroencephalography Correlates of Spatial Working Memory in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Giorgia Michelini, Agatha Lenartowicz, Joel P Diaz-Fong, Robert M Bilder, James J McGough
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2023-01-01 - 2 citationsNeurofeedback for ADHD: Time to Call It Quits?James J McGough
The American Journal of Psychiatry. 2022-12-01
Journal Articles
- Hemispheric Brain Asymmetry Differences in Youths with attention-deficit/hyperactivity DisorderJames J McGough, Susan Y Bookheimer, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
Psychiatrist Honored for Attention Deficit Disorder ResearchNovember 15th, 2019
Q&A: A Drug-Free Option for Treating ADHD in ChildrenNovember 7th, 2019
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Reduce ADHD SymptomsApril 30th, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Efficacy of External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of ADHDUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2026
- Efficacy of External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of ADHDUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2026
- Response Variability In Stimulant Treatment Of ADHDNational Institute Of Mental Health2000–2004
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