
George D Bussey MD
Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Psychopharmacology
George D. Bussey, MD, Inc.
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27 Kalaka PlKailua, HI 96734
Phone+1 808-260-8853
Fax+1 910-715-1926
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Summary
- Dr. George Bussey, based in Kailua, HI, is a psychiatrist with subspecialties in addiction, forensic psychiatry, hospice and palliative medicine, and psychopharmacology. He completed his psychiatric residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after earning his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Bussey holds a diverse educational background, including a JD from the William S. Richardson School of Law and an MHA in Health Policy and Administration. His career includes significant leadership roles such as Chief Medical Officer at Hawaii Medical Service Association and HCA Continental Division HCA HealthONE. He has contributed to the field with publications on mental health and informed consent, and he has received several academic awards. His experience covers areas like forensic psychiatry, health policy, and healthcare quality indicators.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1979 - 1981
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1977
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1977
University of DenverBA
Certifications & Licensure
HI State Medical License 1981 - 2028
CO State Medical License 2011 - 2021
NC State Medical License 2001 - 2014
TN State Medical License 1979 - 1992
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
- Michael P. Porter Dean's Scholastic Award
- American Jurisprudence Awards: Constitutional Law I, Constitutional Law II, and Wills and Trusts
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Good News About Depression, Book ReviewBussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 6/1/1987
- Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderBussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 7/1/1983
Abstracts/Posters
- Mental "Stress" Claims and Worker's Compensation: The Problems and Suggestions for ChangeBussey GD, FED'N. INS. CORP. COUNS. Q, 1/1/1999
- Keomaka v. Zakaib: The Physician's Affirmative Duty to Protect Patient Autonomy Through the Process of Informed ConsentBussey GD, U. HAW. L. REV, 1/1/1992
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Life Fellow
- Fellow
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