Overview
Dr. Saxena is the Director of Clinical and Research Affairs for the International OCD Foundation. He is a internationally known, board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hoarding Disorder, OC-Related Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders. His clinical practice is the San Diego Center for OCD & Related Disorders. He is also Clinical Professor (Voluntary), UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry.
He previously served as Director of the UCLA OCD Research Program and Associate Director of the UCLA Anxiety Disorders Program, then as Director of the UC San Diego OCD Program and Director of UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services. Dr. Saxena was elected into Best Doctors in America every year 2005-2020, and elected into US News & World Report’s America’s Top Doctors every year 2008-2021. He teaches psychiatric residents and therapist trainees, and has won multiple teaching awards. He is also active in community education at the local, national, and international level.
Dr. Saxena's research has focused on the neurobiology and treatment of OCD, Hoarding Disorder, and related disorders. He has authored or co-authored over 80 scientific articles and book chapters. Dr. Saxena serves on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board for the International OCD Foundation and was an advisor to the DSM-5 Workgroup on Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. He and his colleagues developed the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Hoarding Disorder.
Dr. Saxena is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Dr. Saxena is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Saxena is currently accepting new patients.
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9820 Willow Creek Rd, Suite 465, San Diego, CA 92131
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanjaya Saxena
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Is Dr. Sanjaya Saxena a top-rated expert for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanjaya Saxena is classified as an Advanced expert for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Sanjaya Saxena specialize in?
While Dr. Sanjaya Saxena is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Sanjaya Saxena participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanjaya Saxena has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can view a list of Dr. Sanjaya Saxena's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)