John Samuel Kruse MD PhD

MD, PhD

PO Box 38Papaaloa, HI 96780
Phone+1 415-701-8844
Fax+1 415-789-4494

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Summary

Dr. John Kruse is a psychiatrist based in Papaaloa, HI, who completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco from 1990 to 1994, after graduating from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1990. He has experience in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral health issues, and employs cognitive behavioral therapy as well as medications in his practice. Dr. Kruse has published multiple articles in Op-Med, addressing topics such as LGBTQ mental health, ADHD, the absence of a surge in pandemic-related suicides, and the effects of extreme weather on marathon runners and health professionals. He has created more than three hundred informative mental health videos on his free YouTube channel, as well as being a Top Writer in health and mental health on Medium.com.

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Psychiatry, 1990 - 1994
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1990

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Certifications & Licensure

HI State Medical License 2022 - 2028
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2012, 2014-2017