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Louis Kopolow, MD, Psychiatry, Gaithersburg, MD

Louis E Kopolow MD DLFAPA,ACP

Psychiatry•Gaithersburg, MD

Psychopharmacology

Director,Potomac Grove Psychiatry and Clinical Research Center

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  • 8915 Shady Grove CourtGaithersburg, MD 20877

  • Phone+1 301-963-0060

  • Fax+1 301-258-7482

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Summary

  • Louis E. Kopolow, M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., is Director of Potomac Grove Psychiatry, a multi-disciplinary private mental health group practice, one of the largest in the Washington, D.C., Suburban area. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and member of the American College of Psychiatrists. He is also Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kopolow has been a principal investigator of research studies in depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and bipolar illness. He recently accepted chairmanship of the Services Committee of the Greater Washington Foundation for Physician Wellness( a group focused on combatting physician burnout) His clinical work includes individual, couple, group psychotherapy and stress management through medical hypnosis and EMDR.He is the author of a soon to be published book, : Maslow Matters: "Your Path to Self-Actualization and Happiness"

    • Being Extraordinary: Beyond the Peak of Maslow's Pyramid

    Maslow offered useful strategies to achieve and maintain well-being, happiness, and fulfillment. Many have promised but Maslow delivers.

Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1971 - 1974
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1971, MD
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityBA, Psychology, 1963 - 1967
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityB.A., Psychology, 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - Present
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1974 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1995 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1982 - 2020
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1983 - 2003
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1972 - 1999
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is There a Men's Movement  
    Kopolow, L, Man, 1/1/1991
  • Consumers” Demands in Mental Health  
    Kopolow, L, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 1/1/1979
  • Meeting the Patients' Rights Challenge Through Mental Health Advocacy  
    Kopolow, L, Hospital and Community Psychiatry, 1/1/1977

Books/Book Chapters

  • Cartoons from the Couch 
    Kopolow, L., Tyson, JNewYorker Cartoon Bank, The New Yorker Magazine2008
  • Measuring Success in Psychiatry: Rating Scales for Every Day Use 
    Kopolow, LBeach Brothers, Rockville, MD2001
  • Partners in Recovery 
    Kopolow, LBeach Brothers, Rockville, MD2001

Abstracts/Posters

  • Evaluating the Effects of Bupropion XL, Sertaline, and S-Citalopram on Core Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms
    Kopolow, L, Institute for Psychiatric Services, New York, NY, 1/1/2006
  • Effects of Bupropion XL Versus Sertraline and Escitalopram on Pleasure, Concentration, Interest and Energy in Patients with Major Depression
    Kopolow, L, APA Convention, Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2006

Lectures

  • Neurobiology of Depression 
    1/1/2008
  • Understanding Impact of Gender on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression 
    1/1/2006
  • Psychopharmacology 
    1/1/2006

Other

  • Issues in Managing Patients on SSRI's 
    Kopolow, L., et. al, PSYCHLINK
    1/1/1998
  • Men in the Making 
    Kopolow, L., Helfand, R, MCC
    1/1/1992
  • Being a Man In the 90's 
    Kopolow, L, EAP Office of Department of Health and Human Services
    1/1/1991

Authored Content

  • The Truth About HappinessJanuary 2019
  • The Truth About HappinessJanuary 2019

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