
Dr. Vladimir Bokarius M.D., PH.D., L.AC
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3260 Blume Drive Suite 450 Richmond California, 94806About
Vladimir Bokarius, MD, maintains his own private practice with two locations in California. Dr. Bokarius has over 20 years of experience as a psychiatrist, with additional knowledge in pain medicine and acupuncture. Being well-versed on the subjects, Dr. Bokarius speaks internationally on western medicine, as a guest lecturer to Congress and workshops. Dr. Bokarius has contributed several publications to the field of psychiatry, and remains active by being an esteemed member to various medical associations including the International Association for the Study of Pain.
Education and Training
Kuban State Medical Institute
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
American Board of Pain Medicine- Pain Medicine; Licensed Acupuncturist
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Vladimir Bokarius M.D., PH.D., L.AC's Expert Contributions
Tangled in the Web of Illness?
Is your life a tangled web of pain, depression, and anxiety? Perhaps the idea of life without prescribed narcotics is unimaginable, yet you hate the side effects and you prefer alcohol or other drugs to self-medicate your pain? In spite of your efforts, is pain waking you up early in the morning,...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking on the Department of Western Medicine -
- Guest Lectures- Congress and Workshops on Western Medicine -
Internships
- Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Fellowships
- Cedar Sinai Medical Center (Psychiatry Research)
Professional Society Memberships
- International Association for the Study of Pain, International Biotherapy Society
Articles and Publications
- Severap Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
- Continuing to see the goal of what medicine can do to treat his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Pain
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