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Rene Olvera, MD, Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX

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Psychiatry • San Antonio, TX

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Dielmann Distinguished Professor and Chair Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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  • Office

    5788 Eckhert
    San Antonio, TX 78240
    Phone+1 210-567-5489

Summary

  • Dr. Rene Olvera is a psychiatrist in San Antonio, TX and is affiliated with University Health. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry and is experienced in diffusion tensor imaging, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and bipolar disorders .

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1993 - 1995
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1990
  • Harvard University
    Harvard University BA, Biology , 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Disentangling the Genetic Overlap Between Cholesterol and Suicide Risk  
    David C Glahn, Rene L Olvera, Ravi Duggirala, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Life-Saving Meds for Opioid Use Disorder Out of Reach for Too Many
    Life-Saving Meds for Opioid Use Disorder Out of Reach for Too ManyJuly 12th, 2023

Grant Support

  • MRI Study Of Impulse And Mood Disorders In Youth OffendersNational Center For Research Resources2005–2008
  • MRI Study Of Impulse &Mood Disorders In Youth OffendersNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2008

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