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George Dawson, MD, Psychiatry, St. Paul, MN

George P Dawson MD

Addiction, Geriatric Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry


Free Lance Writer, Real Psychiatry Blog

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  • 640 Jackson StStop 11303ASt. Paul, MN 55101

  • Phone+1 651-254-4786

  • Fax+1 651-228-8362

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Summary

  • Dr. George Dawson is a psychiatrist located in Lino Lakes, MN, specializing in addiction, geriatric psychiatry, and neuropsychiatry. His education includes a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and psychiatry residencies at the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. He has experience in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and psychopharmacology. Dr. Dawson has been recognized with honors from the American Psychiatric Association, including Distinguished Life Fellow and Distinguished Fellow, and has written the Real Psychiatry blog for the past 12 years.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Psychiatry, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Psychiatry, 1982 - 1984
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1984 - 2027
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1984 - 1989
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Addiction Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Psychiatry
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2015
  • Elected Distinguished Fellow in Recognition of Significant Contributions to Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association, 2002

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An ‘urban legend’ remains an ‘urban legend’  
    Dawson G, Pies RW, SSM Mental Health, 6/25/2022

Other

Authored Content

  • The Cardiac AblationSeptember 2023
  • Likely and Unlikely Causes of Mass ShootingsMarch 2023
  • The Rights Versus Treatment DebateJanuary 2023

Press Mentions

  • Knowledge Workers
    Knowledge WorkersApril 18th, 2022
  • Committees and Stakeholders
    Committees and StakeholdersApril 18th, 2022
  • What Is Psychotherapy and What’s in a Code?
    What Is Psychotherapy and What’s in a Code?October 26th, 2021

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