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 is a psychiatrist based in Kailua, HI, specializing in addiction, forensic psychiatry, hospice and palliative medicine, and psychopharmacology. He completed his psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and holds a law degree from William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii. In the past he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and has held various leadership roles, including Chief Medical Officer at Hawaii Medical Service Association, Chief Medical Officer for HCA/HealthOne in Denver, Colorado, and Chief Medical Officer for FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Bussey has published works on topics such as informed consent and depression, and is recognized with several academic awards. His expertise extends to 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
University of ColoradoBachelors, Pre-med- William S. Richardson School of Law, University of HawaiiJD
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Public HealthMHA, Health Policy and Administration
Certifications & Licensure
HI State Medical License 1981 - 2026
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
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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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