Editor Name: Christopher J. Kowalsky

Country: Washington DC

University: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Educational Qualification: Post-Graduate Fellowship Training in Geriatric Psychiatry

Designation: Psychiatrist

Department: 

• Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret) 

• General Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry 

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Email:  ckowalsky@hotmail.com 

BIOGRAPHY: 

EDUCATION 

1. WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Washington DC (2002-2003) Captain, Post-Graduate Fellowship Training in Geriatric Psychiatry: One year intensive theory & didactic training in the psychiatric care of the elderly population. (Graduate 2003) 

2. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT - MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT (1987-1990). Psychiatry Residency Post-Graduate Training (years 2, 3, 4) Eclectic program offering a clinical/theoretical balance of biologic and psychodynamic foundations. (Graduate 1990).

3. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Albuquerque, New Mexico (1985-1986). Pediatric Internship (Graduate 1986).

4. UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Dominican Republic (1981-1985). Medical Doctorate Degree, (MD) (Graduate 1985)

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

1. Jun 2010 – Present, QCI Behavioral Health, Largo, MD, Staff Psychiatrist.

2. Nov 2013 - Dec 2016, Kimbrough Army Ambulatory Care Center, Behavioral Health Clinic, Fort Meade, MD, Staff Psychiatrist - GS-15

3. May 2012 - Oct 2013, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD, Staff Psychiatrist.

4. Jun 2010 - Apr 2012, US Department of State, Washington, DC, Staff Psychiatrist and Director Deployment Stress Management Program

5. Jan 2010 - May 2010, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD, Contracted Staff Psychiatrist (RLM Temporary Locums Company)

6. July 2008 - July 2009, US Coast Guard Pacific, Oakland, CA, Contracted Lead Psychiatrist (Columbia-Arora Medical Group)

7. Oct 2007 - July 2008, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program (TBI), Washington, DC, Staff Psychiatrist.

8. Jan 2007 - Oct 2007, 2nd MARINE SURGICAL COMPANY, AL TAQADDUM AIR BASE, IRAQ Captain, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, Psychiatrist.

9. June 2006 - Jan 2007, SHEPPARD-PRATT HOSPITAL AT ELLICOTT CITY, MD, Staff Psychiatrist.

AWARDS: 

• Navy Meritorious Service Medal 

• Joint Services Commendation Medal 

• Navy Commendation Medal (2SC) 

• Army Commendation Medal 

• Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon 

• Navy Good Conduct Medal 

• National Defense (2BC) Medal 

• Iraqi Campaign Medal 

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 

• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 

• Sea Service Ribbon (1BC) 

• Navy Overseas Service (4BC) 

• Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon 

• Family Practice Teacher of the Year Award, U.S. Navy Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA 1996 

AFFILIATIONS: 

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Certification # 49648 

• American Psychiatry Association General Member # 65925 

• Augmented Regular Navy 1996 (Total Service 29 years, includes 22 active, and 7 reserve) 

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS 

• State of Florida Medical License #ME60882, 1991-Jan 31, 2020 

• State of Vermont Medical License #42-0008005, 1989- Nov 30, 2018 

• District of Columbia Medical License #MD034530, 2003- Feb 28, 2013 

• State of Maryland Medical License #D0063665, Sept 2005 - Sept 30 2020 

• District of Columbia Drug Enforcement Agency License - BK8663898 

• State of Maryland Drug Enforcement Agency License - BK9827506 

• Controlled Substances License, Washington, D.C. 

• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Permanent Certification, 1983 

• Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX) Certification, 1989 

• Fellow of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, May 2001- Dec 2021 

• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Geriatric Psychiatry Sub-Specialty April 2006 - Dec 2016 

• NPI: 1508836644 

• United States citizen by birth, Coral Gables, Florida