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David Arciniegas, MD, Psychiatry, Aurora, CO

DavidArciniegasMDFANPA, FACLP

Psychiatry Aurora, CO

Neuropsychiatry

Director of Evaluation and Research, Marcus Institute for Brain Health, and Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; President, American Neuropsychiatric Association

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  • Office

    University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    12348 E Montview Blvd
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 303-724-4824
    Fax+1 303-724-3590
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Summary

  • Dr. Arciniegas is a clinician, scientist, and educator focused on the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges experienced by persons with traumatic brain injuries and other neurological disorders. In addition to his administrative and academic duties, he is Immediate Past Chair of the International Brain Injury Association and current President of the American Neuropsychiatric Association.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusFellowship, Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience Research, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusFellowship, Neuroscience Research and Traumatic Brain Injury, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusCommunity Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • United Council for Neurologic SubspecialtiesBehavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ACLP Foundation Research Professor Award Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2021
  • Innovative Clinical Treatment Award North American Brain Injury Society, 2016
  • Mitch Rosenthal Award for Scientific and Clinical Achievement in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Virginia Commonwealth University and Brain Injury Services, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy: a forensic neuropsychiatric perspective  
    Wortzel HS, Brenner LA, Arciniegas DB, Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 9/9/2013
  • A forensic neuropsychiatric approach to traumatic brain injury, aggression, and suicide  
    Wortzel HS, Arciniegas DB, Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 1/1/2013
  • Donepezil-induced confusional state in a patient with autopsy-proven behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia  
    Arciniegas DB, Anderson CA, Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Press Mentions

  • For High-Volatility Injuries, Paradigm Brings Clarity
    For High-Volatility Injuries, Paradigm Brings ClarityJuly 3rd, 2023

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