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Zelko Leon

MD

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Psychiatry

  • Psychotherapy

  • Psychopharmacology

  • Clinical Neuroscience

  • Integrative Health Care

About

Zelko Leon, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who has worked in diverse leadership roles in mental health and as a clinical professor of psychiatry during his 40 years as a practicing physician. He has experience in private practice, hospital and clinical settings. His scholarly activities included presentations on diverse mental health topics and peer reviewed publications. Dr. Leon has been a consultant and speaker for multiple pharmaceutical companies. He is an experienced psychopharmacologist, clinical neuroscientist, consultant, collaborative clinician, educator, and integrative health provider. 

Education & Background

Degrees and Certifications

Medical School:

School of Medicine, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, September 1973-December 1978, M.D. 1978

Postgraduate Training: Residency

  • Neuropsychiatric Residency Program, University of Belgrade School of Medicine, Yugoslavia 1983-1985

  • Psychiatry Residency Program, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, U.S.A. 1988-1992

Honors and Awards

  • 2009 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America

  • 2008 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America

  • 2004 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America

  • 2004 National Alliance of Mentally Ill Exemplary Psychiatrist Award

  • 2003 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America

  • 1994 Psychiatry Clerkship Outstanding Teacher Award

  • 1993 Mental Health Association, Red River Valley Award for Special Project (National Depression Screening Day)

  • 1990 National Institute of Mental Health Outstanding Resident Award

  • 1990 Second Place, Bingham Competition for Scholarship in Schizophrenia, University of Louisville, Kentucky

 

Professional Licenses and Board Certifications

  • 2018 – present Licensed Medical Doctor, State of Arizona

  • 1994 – lifetime Diplomate, National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • 1990 – 2019 Licensed Medical Doctor, State of North Dakota

  • 1996 – 2008 Licensed Medical Doctor, Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Academic Appointments

  • 2005-present Clinical Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  • 2005- 2009 Clinical Associate Professor, Brown University School of Medicine

  • 1996-2005 Clinical Assistant Professor, Brown University School of Medicine

  • 1992-1996 Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Chief Resident, University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Healthcare System Appointments

  • 2019-present Staff psychiatrist at Tribe Wellness, Sedona, AZ

  • 2013-2018 Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health, Fargo VAHCS, ND

  • 2013-2013 Chief of psychiatry, Fargo VA Healthcare System, ND

  • 2005-2013 Staff Psychiatrist, Stanford Health – Meritcare Health System, Fargo, ND

  • 2001-2007 Owner and Clinical director at Center for Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Providence, RI

  • 1996-2004 Staff Psychiatrist, Butler Hospital, Providence, RI

  • 1995-1996 Chief of Psychiatry Service, VA Hospital, Fargo, ND

  • 1993-1996 Staff Psychiatrist, Heartland Hospital, Fargo, ND

  • 1992-1995 Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, VA Hospital, Fargo ND

Membership in Societies

  • 2005- 2013 North Dakota Medical Association

  • 1989- 2007 American Psychiatric Association

  • 2005-2006 American Association of Lifestyle Counselors

Community Activity

  • Health tip featured on findRI.com the week of January 13, 2003

  •  1999-2004 Lecture Series in Mood Disorders for patients, families and interested others, Providence, RI

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