Curriculum Vitae

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
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Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology California License No.: G052545
Professional Credentials:
1986 – Present Private Practice of Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry, specializing in the psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia, ADD, Chemical Dependency, and Behavioral Medicine.
11/5/2012 Author. “Successful Psychopharmacology: Evidence-Based Treatment Solutions for Achieving Remission – A Guide for Physicians, Mental Health Professionals, and Their Patients.” W. W. Norton & Company.
2007 Honored as “Teacher of the Year” by the United States Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress.
2001 – Present Clinical Instructor, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
2003 – Present Consulting Psychiatrist, NFL Player Assistance Program.
2003 – 2017 Consulting Psychiatrist, NFL San Diego Chargers.
2005 – Present Consulting Psychiatrist, MLB San Diego Padres.
1997 – Present Medical Director, Advancing Solutions Medical Research Institute.
1996 – 1998 Principle Investigator in Psychiatry, The Health Advance Institute.
1986 – Present Lecturer on Psychiatric Issues throughout the United States and internationally,
including diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic, OCD, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, chemical dependency, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy – see attached list.
1995 – Present Expert Medical Reviewer, Medical Board of California.
1990 – Present Guest Lecturer, U.C. San Diego School of Medicine.
1989 – 1991 Chief of Staff Charter/Alvarado Parkway Institute, La Mesa, California
1986 – 2005 Consulting Psychiatrist, Student Counseling Center,
University of San Diego San Diego, California
1986 – 1989 Educator, Graduate Department of Psychology,
San Diego State University Psychiatric Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology)
1993 – 1996 Chairman, Wellness Committee, CPC San Luis Rey Hospital Encinitas, California
1986 – 1995 Medical Director, Eating Disorders Treatment Program, Charter/Alvarado Parkway Institute, La Mesa, California
1988 – 1991 Member of Executive Committee, Chairman of the Case Management Conference, Charter/Alvarado Parkway Institute, La Mesa, California
1989 Member of the Internal Medicine, Special Services Supervisory Committee, Charter/Alvarado Parkway Institute, La Mesa, California
Education:
1983 – 1986 Residency, Department of Psychiatry, University of California
San Diego, CaliforniaSpecial Advanced Training in Consultation, Liaison and
Emergency Psychiatry98th Percentile Psychiatric Residents in Training
Examination (PRITE)Supervision of Residents in Emergency RoomSpecial Liaison to Departments of Neurology and Nephrology
1982 – 1983 Internship, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University
Washington, D.C., Based at District of Columbia General Hospital
Primary responsibility for Patient Evaluation, Diagnosis,
Management and Treatment
1978 – 1983 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Honors: Recipient of Beauchamp Award for Outstanding
Performance and Promise in PsychiatryAdvanced Training in Adult Psychiatry, St. Bartholomew’s
Medical Center, London, England
1974 – 1978 Duke University
B.S. in Zoology and Psychology
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, National Merit Scholar,
Magna Cum Laude
Publications/Research:
Author. “Successful Psychopharmacology: Evidence-Based Treatment Solutions for Achieving Remission – A Guide for Physicians, Mental Health Professionals, and Their Patients.” W. W. Norton & Company. 11/5/2012.

Principle Investigator, Buspirone, Protocol CN 101-095, An Open-label, long-term, safety study of Transdermal Buspirone in the treatment of Anxious Outpatients, Bristol Myers-Squibb Company, 1997-1998.

Investigator – “Lilly’s Emotional and Physical Symptoms of Depression Study – Cymbalta.” Eli Lilly & Company, 2003-2005.Investigator, Examining Clinical Experience with Escitalopram in Depression Trial, Forrest Laboratories, 2002-2003.

Investigator, Citalopram HBR Clinical Experience Trial, Forrest Laboratories, 1998.

Co-Investigator, Wellbutrin SR, Protocol 208, An open, multi-site evaluation of Bupropion HCL Sustained Release to determine the clinical response, functional status and incidence of serious adverse events, Burroughs Wellcome Company, 1993.

Sobel, SV, Faiman C.,
Kripke DF:
Effect of haloperidol on sleep apnea. American Journal of Psychiatry, 142 (6): 775, 1985.
Sobel, Stephen V. Effective Personalized Strategies for Treating Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatric Times. Vol. 29 No. 8 August 2, 2012
Sobel, Stephen V. Psychiatric Issues: Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, Recognizing Bipolar Disorder in Adolescence. Audio-Digest, Pediatrics, Vol. 56, Number 8, April 21, 2010.
Sobel, Stephen V. Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Practical Principles for Pharmacologic Management. Behavioral Health Trends Journal. Vol. 18. May 2006, 7-16.
Sobel, Stephen V. Anxiety Disorders: Using Medications to Maximal Advantage.
Behavioral Health Trends Journal. Vol. 17. June 2005, 17-25.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Psychopharmacology for the Psychotherapist.” Effective Approaches to Psychotherapy in the 21st Century Course. Mhsource.com, CME Inc., 2005.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Psychopharmacology of Anxiety Disorders.” Anxiety Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Course. Mhsource.com, CME Inc., 2005.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Psychopharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorders.” Recognizing and Resolving Depressive Disorders Across the Life Cycle Course. Mhsource.com, CME Inc., 2005.
Sobel, Stephen V. A Fresh Way to Manage Trauma. Current Psychiatry, 2004; 3(11), 100.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Eating Disorders,” CME Resource 2004 – 15 credit hour course.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Pharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorder.” Recognizing and Resolving Depressive Disorders Across the Life Cycle Course. Mhsource.com, CME, Inc., 2004.
Sobel, Stephen V. “Pharmacology of Psychoses and ADHD” Psychopharmacology: An Update on Current Treatment Options Course. Mhsource.com. CME, Inc,. 2004.
Sobel, Stephen V. Perplexing Psychiatric Problems, Audio-Digest, Family Practice, Vol. 51, Number 3, January 21, 2003.
Sobel, Stephen V. Are We Undertreating Depression? Audio-Digest, Internal Medicine, Vol.
46, Number 16, August 21, 1999.
Sobel, Stephen V. Anxiety and Depression: Beyond Prozac. Anxiety Disorders: The Great
Medical Impostor. Audio-Digest, Internal Medicine, Vol. 45, Number 20,
October 15, 1998.
Sobel, Stephen V. Discussion on Depression. Journal watch, Vol. 9, Number 13,
July 1, 1998.
Sobel, Stephen V. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. CME Online.
http:/www.comevu.com, July 1998.
Sobel, Stephen V. Psychiatrists’ Approach to Mental Illness, Depression, Panic Disorder, and OCD. Audio-Digest, Family Practice, Vol. 46, Number 8, February 8, 1998.
Sobel, Stephen V. What’s New in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.
Http:/www.medscape.com/clinical/medscape/womens health 9/96.
Sobel, Stephen V. Eating Disorders. Audio-Digest, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Vol. 42, Number 20, October 17, 1995.
Sobel, Stephen V. The Multidisciplinary managed behavioral health care team model
guidelines for successful collaboration. Managed Behavioral Health Care, Volume II, 1994.
References and further information/documentation available upon request.