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George Athey, MD, Psychiatry, Colorado Springs, CO

GeorgeR.AtheyMD, PhD, DLFAACAP, FAPA

Psychiatry Colorado Springs, CO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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Summary

  • Dr. George R. (Rick) Athey is a psychiatrist in Colorado Springs, CO. He received his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and has been in practice 35+ years. He specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry and is experienced in autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorders , depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. He is finally retiring and moving on to other endeavors, but will always have an interest in the mental health and well-being of those in need.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterChief Residency, Peds/Psych/Child-Adolescent Psych, 1990 - 1992
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 1987 - 1990
  • Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
    Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityClass of 1987
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1977 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 1992 - 2013
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1988 - 1992
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2021
  • Deacon Diocese of Colorado Springs, 2016
  • Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2002
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