
Lawrence W. Lazarus MD
Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Integrative Psychiatry
private practice santa fe n.m and san francisco
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1925 Aspen DrSte 901BSanta Fe, NM 87505
Phone+1 505-820-2302
Fax+1 505-982-4777
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Summary
- Dr. Lawrence Lazarus, based in Santa Fe, NM, is a psychiatrist specializing in forensic, geriatric, and integrative psychiatry. He completed his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in 1967 and his residency in psychiatry at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Lazarus practiced as a psychiatrist at Rush University Medical Center for over two decades. His clinical expertise includes geriatric psychiatry, depressive and anxiety disorders, opiate dependence, and psychotic disorders. He has several publications, with significant citations in his field, and has received honors such as Distinguished Life Fellow from the American Psychiatric Association.
Education & Training
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1968 - 1971
Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1968
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1967
University of PennsylvaniaBA, English, 1963
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NM State Medical License 2001 - 2026
IL State Medical License 1968 - 2005
AZ State Medical License 2001 - 2003
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- american board of psychiarty/neurologyAdded qualifications in geriatric psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Ass., 2012
- Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2001
- Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 1984
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 122 citationsComparison of the standard and structured interview guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale in depressed geriatric inpatients.Paul J. Moberg, Lawrence W Lazarus, Raquelle I. Mesholam, Warren B. Bilker, Ismael Lee Chuy
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2001-12-01 - 11 citationsValidation of a Depression Screening Measure for Stroke InpatientsBruce Rybarczyk, David R. Winemiller, Lawrence W. Lazarus, Allyson Haut, Carolyn Hartman
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 1996-03-01 - 47 citationsMethylphenidate and nortriptyline in the treatment of poststroke depression: a retrospective comparison.Lawrence W. Lazarus, Paul J. Moberg, Pauline R. Langsley, Venkata R. Lingam
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1994-04-01
Authored Content
- Clinicians Can Reduce Patients’ Apprehension About Out-of-Pocket Medical CostsAugust 2019
Press Mentions
COVID-19 and Saving on Health Care in Colorado and BeyondMarch 19th, 2020
Research History
- m.d.Psychotherapy with the Elderly; more than 50 articles in refereed journals ;and co-editor of Geriatric Psychiatry textbooks
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