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Vivek Datta, MD, Psychiatry, San Francisco, CA

VivekDattaMDMPH

Psychiatry • San Francisco, CA

Forensic Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry

Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychiatrist

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  • Office

    2211 Post St
    Ste 300
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    Phone+1 415-209-5129

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonChief Residency, Psychiatry, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Psychiatry, 2013 - 2015
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonInternship, Psychiatry, 2012 - 2013
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityMPH, 2011 - 2012
  • Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medical Education
    Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medical EducationClass of 2010, Distinction
  • University of London
    University of LondonBSc, Psychology with Medical Sciences, First Class Honours, 2008 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Brain Injury Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry
  • United Council of Neurologic SubspecialtiesBehavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Laughlin Fellowship American College of Psychiatrists, 2017
  • Rappeport Fellow American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 2015
  • BRAIN Conference Scholar National Institute for Mental Health/ American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Weight afforded to the opinion of treating psychiatrists in disability evaluations  
    Datta, V., Pullen, S., & Piel, J., J Am Acad Psychiatry Law, 9/2015

Press Mentions

  • The 10 Most Egregious U.S. Abuses of Psychology and Psychiatry
    The 10 Most Egregious U.S. Abuses of Psychology and PsychiatrySeptember 29th, 2015
  • Fluctuating emotions are part of sport – they must not cloud mental-health debate
    Fluctuating emotions are part of sport – they must not cloud mental-health debateFebruary 24th, 2020
  • UCSF doctor describes rare psychotic episodes occurring in COVID-19 patients worldwide
    UCSF doctor describes rare psychotic episodes occurring in COVID-19 patients worldwideJanuary 12th, 2021

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