Joseph Rogers Simpson Jr. MD

Forensic Psychiatry

Physician

975 Kirman AveReno, NV 89502
Phone+1 775-786-8200

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Summary

Dr. Joseph Simpson Jr., MD is a board certified psychiatrist in Reno, Nevada. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Nevada and California.

Education & Training

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2001 - 2005
WashU MedicineClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2002 - 2028
NV State Medical License 2026 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Education about Mental Health Firearm Laws Should Be Required in Psychiatry Residency Programs.
Joseph R Simpson
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. 2023-03-01
A Radical New Approach for Mental Health Diversion.
Joseph R. Simpson
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. 2021-11-08
2 citations
The Need for Systematic Training on Gun Rights and Mental Illness for Forensic Psychiatrists.
Joseph R. Simpson
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. 2021-02-03