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Sara West, MD, Psychiatry, Akron, OH

SaraGilmerWestMD

Psychiatry Akron, OH

Forensic Psychiatry

Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Community Support Services Inc
    150 Cross Street
    Akron, OH 44311
    Phone+1 330-253-9388
    Fax+1 330-376-3726

Summary

  • Dr. Sara West is a renowned professional located in Akron, OH, specializing in Psychiatry with a subspecialty in Forensic Psychiatry. She completed her residency in Psychiatry and fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, after graduating from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. West contributes to her field through prolific research, with numerous publications in respected journals, such as The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and Behavioral Sciences & the Law, among others. These publications have covered various areas, including misconceptions around correctional psychiatry and a comparative analysis of gender in sex offenses.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2008 - 2009
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2008
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed