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Linda Copeland, MD, Pediatrics, Sacramento, CA

LindaElizabethCopelandMD

Pediatrics Sacramento, CA

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Physician

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  • Office

    1500 21st St
    Sacramento, CA 95811
    Phone+1 916-443-3299
    Fax+1 916-325-1980

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1980 - 1982
  • Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
    Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)Internship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisBS, Physiology, 1971 - 1975
  • Sacramento City College
    Sacramento City CollegeNo Degree, 1970 - 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1985 - 1989
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1979 - 1986
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Award For Excellence in Services Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT), 2002
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dysregulation of nitric oxide expression as related to air pollution as a risk factor for autism.  
    Copeland, L, Environment and Pollution, 2014
  • Early Intervention Issues in Autism  
    Copeland, L and Buch, G, Autism, 2013
  • "Early Intervention Issues in Autism"  
    Copeland, L. and Buch, G., Autism, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Dynamic brain lactate responses to visual stimulation in humans during normoglycemia and hyperglycemia: A 1H-MRS study."
    Maddock, R.J., Buonocore, M.H., Lavoie, S.P., Copeland, L.E., International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/9/2005
  • "Proton MRS studies of activity-stimulated lactate levels in visual cortex during normoglycemia and hyperglycemia."
    Maddock, R.J., Kile, S.J., Lavoie, S.P., Copeland L.E., Richards, A.L., Ryan, J.M., Buonocore, M.H., Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/4/2004
  • "Pediatric Psychosis in Fragile X Syndrome."
    Chiu, S., Hessl, D., Day, J., Copeland, L., Maddock, R., Hagerman, R., Hendren, R.L., American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 51st Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2004

Lectures

  • "Help Across the Spectrum: Helping children & families cope with Autism Spectrum Disorders at home, in school and in the community" 
    Fresno, CA - 1/6/2011
  • "State of evidence on complimentary treatments for autism" 
    Dublin, Ireland - 1/1/2011
  • "The Evidence on Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Interventions for Autism" 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/8/2007
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Other

  • Dysregulation of nitric oxide expression as related to air pollution as a risk factor for autism. 
    Copeland, L, BIOINFO Environment and Pollution
    1/1/2014
  • Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Campaign 
    Copeland, L., California Governor's Partners in Prevention Conference
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/1995

Press Mentions

  • Hunting for Signs of Christmas in a Bay Area COVID Ward
    Hunting for Signs of Christmas in a Bay Area COVID WardDecember 24th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Behavioral Treatment for Young Children with AutismSierra Health Foundation1993–1994