Dr. David L. Atkinson, MD | Dallas, TX | Psychiatrist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. David L. Atkinson is a psychiatrist in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center. He received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. David L. Atkinson accepts Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Psychiatry

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy.

Subspecialties

Addiction

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Doctor's Details

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Children’s Health is a leader in pioneering pediatric health care. Since 1961, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, part of the Children’s Health system, has been the primary pediatric clinical partner for UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s leading medical education and biomedical research institutions.

As the only academically affiliated pediatric hospital in North Texas, Children’s Health offers access to groundbreaking research, clinical trials and academic expertise. Together, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern are developing the next generation of therapies and techniques to help children across the nation – and ultimately, the world.

Led by faculty from UT Southwestern, the research at Children’s Health seeks to find better cures and treatments for children. With an innovative mindset and commitment to excellence, we translate academic theory into real-life treatments and touch lives across many specialties. We’re making the incredible happen, together.

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Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Makes time for patients

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

6 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Fair

(2/5)

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Accepts Medicaid

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75390

(214) 456-5900

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Children's Medical Center Dallas

2

UT Southwestern Medical Center

3

Children's Medical Center Plano

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

Medical School

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Internship, Transitional Year, 2004-2005

University of Alabama Medical Center

Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007-2009

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)

Fellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2009-2010

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Certified in Addiction Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Certified in Psychiatry

MN State Medical License

Active through 2015

TX State Medical License

Active through 2025

AL State Medical License

Active through 2009

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Publications

Advances in Implantable Microelectrode Array Insertion and Positioning.

David Atkinson, Tania M D'Souza, Jai Singh Rajput, Nishat Tasnim, Jit Muthuswamy, Hamid Marvi, Joseph J. Pancrazio

The Clinical Utility of ASRS-v1.1 for Identifying ADHD in Alcoholics Using PRISM as the Reference Standard.

Maria M. Reyes, Terry D. Schneekloth, Mario J. Hitschfeld, Jennifer R. Geske, David L. Atkinson, Victor M. Karpyak

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Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy. See all conditions on Dr. Atkinson's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Children's Medical Center Dallas

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