Dr. George Frederick Drinka M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. George Frederick Drinka M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

2250 Northwest Flanders Suite 306 Portland Oregon, 97210

About

George Frederick Drinka, MD, is a highly skilled psychiatrist on staff at the Flanders Clinic, where he specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. He was educated at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University and continued his education at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He was a fellow at Yale University, focusing his academics and skill in forensic psychiatry, and also participated in a fellowship at the Boston?s Children?s Hospital. Dr. Drinka is a professional member of the Oregon Psychiatric Association, and the American Psychiatric Association; in addition to authoring several medical works to online journals and contributing regularly to Psychology Today.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Professor, Oregon Health Sciences Center -
  • Local Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety

Internships

  • Medical College of Wisconsin (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • Yale University (Forensic Psychiatry); Boston Children's Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • Oregon Psychiatric Association, American Psychiatric Association

Articles and Publications

  • 30-40 Articles Published Online
  • Writes an On-Going Column in Psychology Today
  • Author, The Birth of Neurosis, Book
  • Writes Manuscripts and Screen Plays

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Intelligence, Energy, Authenticity, and Compassion

Favorite professional publications

  • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Journal

Dr. George Frederick Drinka M.D.'s Practice location

2250 Northwest Flanders Suite 306 -
Portland, Oregon 97210
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