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William Bresnick, MD, Psychiatry, San Francisco, CA

WilliamH.BresnickMD

Psychiatry • San Francisco, CA

Medical Director, SDaaaDC • Occupational Psychiatry • Diplomate in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

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Summary

  • Specializing in Occupational Psychiatry, the modern and comprehensive Psychiatric Care & Consultation for SF & SD FiDi adult workers & executives. Specializes in the Expert Evaluation & Care of moderate to severe Adult ADHD, Anxiety & Depression/Mood Disorders. General Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Crisis Services, Intensive Outpatient Evaluations, Care & Case Management by a Senior Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Psychosomatic Medicine, Substance Abuse & Addiction Medicine, Dual Diagnosis Care & Consultation. Achieving & maintaining great health & well-being are essential for success in SF’s & SD’s very intense & stressful work & life environment. 24/7 Concierge service.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1996
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • UCLA
    UCLABS, Psychobiology, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honors, 1982 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical School Scholarships Hillel, Hillmeyer, UCSD Med, 1987-1992
  • Phi Beta Kappa UCLA Chapter of PBK, 1987
  • Golden Key Honor Society UCLA Chapter of GKHS, 1987

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cocaine Abuse & Dependence: Approaches to Management  
    Kaplana Nathan, William Bresnick & Steven Batki, CNS Drugs, 7/1998

Authored Content

  • Columbia MCAT Review, Books 1 - 6January 2019
  • Columbia MCAT Review, MCAT Verbal Reasoning PowerbuilderJuly 1997
  • Columbia MCAT Review, MCAT Practice TestsJuly 1997

Research History

  • Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine ResearchClinical Instructor & Attending Physician with Research, UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, SFGH Division of Substance Abuse & Addiction Medicine, Dr. Steven Batki.1996 - 1998
  • Psychosomatic Medicine ResearchMedical Student Full-time Research: The Effect of Emotional Stress on Gastric Acid Secretion in Normal & Duodenal Ulcer Patients, UCSD School of Medicine, GI Division, Dr. Jon Isenberg, in consultation with Psychosomatics expert Dr. Joel Dimsdale, UCSD Dept of Psychiatry & Editor, Psychosomatics.1989 - 1991
  • Neurobiology ResearchMedical Student Part-time Research, UCSD School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, CNS Regeneration, with Patricia Walicke, MD, PhD.1987 - 1988
  • Medical Sociology ResearchUCLA College Student Research Project: Factors Considered by Patients When Selecting a Physician & Attitudes Toward Physician Advertising, advised by Dr. Gary Small, UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.1986 - 1987
  • Neurobiology & Addiction Medicine ResearchUCLA College Student Research Project: Reward mechanisms & the role of Dopamine D1 & D2 Receptors in the rat Median Forebrain Bundle Pleasure Center.1986 - 1987

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