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Sidarth Wakhlu, MD, Psychiatry, Dallas, TX, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

SidarthWakhluMD

Psychiatry Dallas, TX

Addiction, Psychopharmacology

Professor, Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Sidarth Wakhlu is a psychiatrist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health & Hospital Systems. He received his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Urdu. He specializes in addiction and is experienced in addiction psychiatry, behavioral addictions general adult psychiatry and buprenorphine certification

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Psychiatry, 1994 - 1998
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • Maulana Azad Medical College
    Maulana Azad Medical CollegeClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2004 - 2024
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2004
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1997 - 2002
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1995 - 2000
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominated for Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award-Patient and Family Recognition Award UT Southwestern Medical Center UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2020-2022
  • Spirit of Caring Award UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2021
  • PGY-4 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award Department of Psychiatry UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2020
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Bupropion and Naltrexone in Methamphetamine Use Disorder  
    Trivedi,M; Wakhlu, S and others, New England Journal of Medicine, 1/14/2021
  • Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship: Meeting a Critical Need  
    Wakhlu, S; dela Cruz, A, Psychiatry Annals, 11/1/2018
  • Buprenorphine: A Review  
    Wakhlu S, Journal of Opioid Management, 1/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The History of Opium- The Plant of Joy
    Wakhlu S, Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Fort Worth and Tarrant County Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX, 1/1/2003
  • Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment
    Wakhlu S, Monroe County Hospital, Monroeville, AL, 1/1/2000
  • Electronic Cigarettes: Review of Safety and Use
    Wakhlu S, AAAP 28th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, San Diego, CA, 1/7./2017
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Lectures

  • Management of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Liver Transplant Population 
    American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Conference Naples FL - 12/2022
  • Methamphetamine Use Disorder: An Emerging Epidemic 
    2022 Texas Substance Use Symposium Corpus Christi Texas - 3/24/2022
  • Management of Alcohol Use Disorders in the Liver Transplant Population 
    Virtual - 12/2021
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Press Mentions

  • Truly Random Drug Testing: ADHD Patients Face Uneven Urine Screens and, Sometimes, Stigma
    Truly Random Drug Testing: ADHD Patients Face Uneven Urine Screens and, Sometimes, StigmaApril 11th, 2023
  • ADHD Patients Face Uneven Urine Screens and, Sometimes, Stigma
    ADHD Patients Face Uneven Urine Screens and, Sometimes, StigmaMarch 28th, 2023

Committees

  • Member, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Education Committee 2019 - Present
  • Chair, UT Southwestern Student Assistance Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, UT Southwestern Admission Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Marijuana Committee 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
    Member

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations