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Lawson Bernstein, MD, Psychiatry, Pittsburgh, PA

LawsonBernsteinMD

Psychiatry Pittsburgh, PA

Psychopharmacology

Chairman and Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport Hospital - Department of Psychiatry

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  • Office

    1640 Overton LN
    Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    Phone+1 412-445-9588

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Psychiatry, 1987 - 1991
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1987
  • Hunter College
    Hunter CollegeBA, English/Classics, 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • "Specialty Teacher of the Year" UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) McKeesport Hospital, 2016
  • "Teacher of the Year" UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) McKeesport Hospital, 2015
  • Visiting Professor Cambria County Medical Society, 1994
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pain Perception and Serum Beta Endorphin in Trauma  
    Bernstein, L., Psychosomatics, 1/1/1995
  • Catatonia responsive to intravenous Lorazepam in a patient withcyclosporine neurotoxicity and hypomagnesemia  
    Bernstein, L. & Levin, R., Psychosomatics, 1/1/1993
  • Detection of alcoholism in burn patients  
    Bernstein, L., Jacobsberg, L., Ashman, T., Musagni, G., Goodwin, C., Perry, S., Hospital & Community Psychiatry, 1/1/1992
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Length of Antidepressant Therapy.
    Bernstein, L., Consensus Conference, University of Minnesota, 1/1/1995
  • "Pain Perception and Beta Endorphin Level in Trauma"
    Bernstein, L., Scientific Program Poster Session - American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/1993
  • "Undetected Alcohol Related Burn Trauma"
    Bernstein, L., Young Investigators Poster Session - American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/1991

Lectures

  • Assessment of Dangerous, CV complications of antipsychotics. 
    UPMC McKeesport, 2015-2019 - 1/1/2019
  • "Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in the injured worker." 
    Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2012
  • "Neuroscience On Trial" 
    Wecht Institute of Forensic Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • "Virginia Tech mass murder case." 
    Bernstein, L., Interview, Geraldo Rivera/ NEWS
    1/1/2007
  • "Multiple unsolved murder cases." 
    Bernstein, L., Interview by Kimberly Guilfoyle/ "Line Up" program FOX News
    1/1/2007
  • "Missouri Child Abduction cases." 
    Bernstein, L., Interview by Kimberly Guilfoyle/ "Line Up" program FOX News
    1/1/2007
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Press Mentions

  • Prevalence of Seasonal Depression High in Western Pennsylvania, UPMC Psychiatrist Says
    Prevalence of Seasonal Depression High in Western Pennsylvania, UPMC Psychiatrist SaysJanuary 29th, 2021
  • Alcoholism and Sobriety During the Pandemic: Pittsburghers Share Their Story
    Alcoholism and Sobriety During the Pandemic: Pittsburghers Share Their StoryDecember 16th, 2020