Allan Z. Schwartzberg
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
9021 Shady Grove Court Gaithersburg Maryland, 20877About
Dr. Allan Z. Schwartzberg is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been specializing in adolescent psychiatry for over 36 years. He is nationally recognized for his knowledge and contributions in adolescent psychiatry, and has served as an expert medical witness for federal, state, and local agencies.
Education and Training
Ohio State University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Adolescent Psychiatry
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Vicennial Medal from Georgetown University
- Phi Beta Kappa
Internships
- Johns Hopkins Hospital; 1956
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins Hospital; 1959
Professional Society Memberships
- Distinguished Life Fellow for the American Psychiatric Association, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Forensic Medicine, American Board of Disability Analysts, American Board of Forensic Examiners
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Schwartzberg is editor/co-editor of 18 books in Adolescent Psychiatry. He is Editor-in-Chief, International Annals of Adolescent Psychiatry, 1988-2000 and editor, Medicolegal Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury, 2001.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Fishing, Family Time, Grandchildren
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