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Joseph Sakai, MD, Psychiatry, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

JosephThomasSakaiMD

Psychiatry Aurora, CO

Addiction

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Psychiatry, 1997 - 2001
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Medical Marijuana Not a Lure for Kids: Study
    Medical Marijuana Not a Lure for Kids: StudyOctober 25th, 2016
  • Links Between Childhood Traits and Adult Criminal Behaviors
    Links Between Childhood Traits and Adult Criminal BehaviorsJuly 31st, 2018

Grant Support

  • Pathways for Physician Scientist Training in Psychiatric ResearchNational Institute of Mental Health2021–2026
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) For Severe Treatment Refractory Methamphetamine Use DisorderNational Institute on Drug Abuse2022–2024
  • Substance Use Disorder Research Training For Medical StudentsNational Institute On Drug Abuse2012
  • Adolescents With Substance And Conduct Problems: Imaging Callous-UnemotionalityNational Institute On Drug Abuse2012
  • Asian Teens, Substance Dependence And Conduct DisorderNational Institute On Drug Abuse2004–2008

Hospital Affiliations