James John McGough MD
Addiction, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Professor, Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
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Summary
- Dr. James McGough, MD, is a highly experienced psychiatry professional based in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in addiction, child and adolescent psychiatry, and has expertise in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and psychiatric genetics. His prestigious education includes a fellowship and residency at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center and Duke University Hospital respectively. Dr. McGough has conducted multiple clinical trials related to ADHD and his published work has been extensively cited by other publications, demonstrating a significant contribution to his field. He has received honors and awards from respected organizations such as Castle Connolly and SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1989 - 1991
Duke University HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1989
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1987 - 2006
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsStructural integrity of the anterior thalamic radiation predicts alpha oscillations and inattention during visual encoding.Joel P Diaz-Fong, James McGough, James T McCracken, Sandra K Loo, Agatha Lenartowicz
Scientific Reports. 2026-02-19 - 6 citationsElectrophysiological and Clinical Predictors of Methylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Outcomes in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Giorgia Michelini, Agatha Lenartowicz, Juan Diego Vera, Robert M Bilder, James J McGough
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2023-04-01 - 6 citationsMethylphenidate, Guanfacine, and Combined Treatment Effects on Electroencephalography Correlates of Spatial Working Memory in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Giorgia Michelini, Agatha Lenartowicz, Joel P Diaz-Fong, Robert M Bilder, James J McGough
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2023-01-01
Journal Articles
- Hemispheric Brain Asymmetry Differences in Youths with attention-deficit/hyperactivity DisorderJames J McGough, Susan Y Bookheimer, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
UCLA Researchers to Participate in Key Sessions at American Psychiatric Association Annual MeetingMay 16th, 2025
Psychiatrist Honored for Attention Deficit Disorder ResearchNovember 15th, 2019
Q&A: A Drug-Free Option for Treating ADHD in ChildrenNovember 7th, 2019
Grant Support
- Efficacy of External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of ADHDUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2026
- Response Variability In Stimulant Treatment Of ADHDNational Institute Of Mental Health2000–2004
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