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George Bussey, MD, Psychiatry, Kailua, HI

George D Bussey MD

Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Psychopharmacology


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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 Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1979 - 1981
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1977
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1977
  • University of Denver
    University of DenverBA

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1981 - 2028
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2011 - 2021
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2014
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1979 - 1992
  • Psychiatry
    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 Review  
    Bussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 6/1/1987
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  
    Bussey GD, Hawaii Medical Journal,, 7/1/1983

Abstracts/Posters

  • Mental "Stress" Claims and Worker's Compensation: The Problems and Suggestions for Change
    Bussey 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 Consent
    Bussey GD, U. HAW. L. REV, 1/1/1992

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