Lawrence J Giustra Jr. MD
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Emory University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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1489 Lavista Rd NESte BAtlanta, GA 30324
Phone+1 404-325-2139
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Summary
- Lawrence Giustra Jr., MD, is a psychiatrist based in Atlanta, GA. He has an active private practice of general adult psychiatry and psychotherapy working with both individuals and couples. He completed his psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital after graduating from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completing an internal medicine internship at Thomas Jefferson Hospital. He has been an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine from 1980 until 2016, and then also serving as an Adjunct Professor starting in 2016. Dr. Giustra has received six teaching awards, including the Emory Psychiatry Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Atlanta Top Doctor title for twelve consecutive years.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1977 - 1980
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 1980 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Emory Psychiatry Excellence in Teaching Award Emory University Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, 2010, 2018
- Atlanta Top Doctor Atlanta Magazine, 2007-2018
- Outstanding Educator – Emory University Psychiatry Senior Residents’ Award Emory University Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, 2002, 2006
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External Links
- Websitehttps://lawrencegiustramd.com/
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