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Thomas Meeks, MD, Psychiatry, Vancouver, WA, Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Vancouver Campus

ThomasWMeeksMD

Psychiatry Vancouver, WA

Addiction, Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Medical Director, Substance Abuse Treatment Program & Opioid Treatment Program Portland VA Health Care System Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterGeriatric Psychiatry, 2005 - 2007
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2004 - 2005
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2000 - 2004
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2000
  • Furman University
    Furman UniversityBS, Biology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2021
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • Amedican Board of Addicction MedicineBoard Certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Geriatric Education (Palliative Care Track)
  • 2010 UCSD Class of NCLAM National Center for Leadership in Academic Medicine, 2010
  • Fellow, UCLA Donald Reynolds Faculty Development for the Advancement 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Definitions and assessment instruments for wisdom: a review of the literature.  
    Bangen KJ, Meeks TW, Jeste DV, The Gerontologist
  • Emotional health and quality of life: cultural perspectives from older Mexican-Americans.  
    Herrera AP, Meeks TW, Applewhite SA, Hernandez, DM, Depp C, Tiznado D, Fuller-Iglesias H, Sommerfeld DH, Palinkas L, Jeste DV, Journal of Cross-cultural Gerontology
  • Calcimimetic agent resolves cognitive deficits and psychotic symptoms in an older patient.  
    Tam S, Daly JW, Meeks TW, Rice V, Sewell DD, Clinical Geriatrics. 2010; 18: 45-48
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Home safety issues in dementia: a clinic-based survey.
    Meeks TW, Warren K, Jeste DV, Dunn LB, Annual Meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, San Diego
  • Depression and chronic pain in older adults: toward a conceptual model.
    Meeks TW, Sewell D, Dunn LB, Lebowitz B, Annual Meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • CAM Use among older adults and their caregivers in mental health clinics: prevalence, motivations, and associations.
    Meeks TW, Jeste DV, Annual Meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, New Orleans, LA
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Press Mentions

  • Dependence on Xanax, Similar Sedatives Lead OHSU Physicians to Coin New Diagnosis
    Dependence on Xanax, Similar Sedatives Lead OHSU Physicians to Coin New DiagnosisJune 2nd, 2022

Committees

  • Triage Editor, American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations