Devan Lalit Kansagara MD MCR MACP
Professor, General Internal Medicine, , Portland VA Medical Center, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
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3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital RdP3-Gp1Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-4799
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Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2005
Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 2006 - 2027
CT State Medical License 2004 - 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review.Devan Kansagara, Garth E Terry, Chelsea K Ayers, Deepak C D'Souza
JAMA Internal Medicine. 2026-05-01 - A qualitative study on cannabis use for harm reduction and pain among veterans enrolled in an SUD treatment program.Traben Pleasant, Sarah Ono, Devan Kansagara, Jennette Lovejoy, Travis Lovejoy
Harm Reduction Journal. 2026-02-19 - In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Exploration of Veterans' Perspectives and Experiences of Medical Cannabis Use.Rachel Ward, Vivian Christensen, Lauren Saxton, Melissa Varnum, Chelsea Ayers
Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2026-01-20
Journal Articles
- Guidelines on Glycemic Targets for Persons with Type 2 DiabetesAmir Qaseem, Devan Kansagara, JAMA
Authored Content
- The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults with Chronic PainApril 2018
Press Mentions
A Surprising Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain: CannabisDecember 29th, 2025- Evidence Review Raises Concern About Cannabis Use in PregnancyMay 5th, 2025
- ACP: Guidance Provided for Use of Cannabis in Chronic Noncancer Pain ManagementApril 8th, 2025
Committees
- Author, Member, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians 2016 - Present
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