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Richard Martinez, MD, Psychiatry, Denver, CO

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Psychiatry • Denver, CO

Forensic Psychiatry

Director, Forensic Psychiatry

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  • Office

    777 Bannock St
    # MC7782
    Denver, CO 80204
    Phone+1 303-436-6000
    Fax+1 303-866-7444

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Martinez is a psychiatrist in Denver, CO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Denver Health, University of Colorado Hospital, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan, and Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been in practice 37 years. He specializes in forensic psychiatry.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2002 - 2004
  • Harvard University - JFK School of Government
    Harvard University - JFK School of GovernmentFellowship, Edward J. Safra Center for Professional Ethics, 1995 - 1996
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Medical Ethics, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Colorado Denver
    University of Colorado DenverMaster of Humanities, Humanities and Literature, 1986 - 1993
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Psychiatry, 1980 - 1985
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1980
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityBS, Biology, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1994 - 1997
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1980 - 1996
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Achievement Award for Contributions in Forensic Psychiatry and Ethics Colorado Psychiatric Society, 2017
  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2016
  • Best Teacher in a Fellowship American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Boundaries, Professionalism, and Malpractice in Psychiatry  
    Hater Friedman, S; Martinez, R, FOCUS: The Journal of Lifelong Learning in Psychiatry, 11/7/2019
  • Professional Identity, the Goals and Purposes of Forensic Psychiatry  
    Martinez, R, J AM Acad Psychiatry and Law, 12/2018
  • End of Life Decisions: Who Decides and the Role of the Psychiatrist  
    Martinez, R; Frank, C, Psychiatric Times, 3/20/2014

Press Mentions

  • The Dire Consequences of Pleading Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Colorado
    The Dire Consequences of Pleading Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in ColoradoNovember 1st, 2021

Committees

  • Member, APA Ethics Committee 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

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