MEET DOC
Your Anxiety and Depression Specialists in Alpharetta, GA
Angelo Sambunaris, M.D., (known to many as simply “Doc”), is the founder and Medical Director of Dr. Sambunaris & Associates; CEO and Medical Director of the Institute for Advanced Medical Research; and Adjunct Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy.
A Certified Physician Investigator (C.P.I.), he has been a leader in the field of clinical research for over 20 years, establishing himself as a nationally known expert in the treatment of anxiety.
Mission
Dr. Sambunaris’ mission is simple: to give you the care you need to live your best life. While many would say we specialize in medical/brain health disorders with behavioral symptoms. We keep our focus lies in brain health and wellness – helping patients achieve an optimal level of function in all aspects of their lives by achieving a balance of the right chemicals in the brain.
Experience
Dr. Sambunaris’ experience helps him provide cutting-edge solutions to health issues with a traditional approach to patient care. While his practice philosophy may be a little “old-fashioned”, his ongoing commitment to doing hands-on clinical research gives him a direct line of sight into new and exciting discoveries in medicine.
The focus of his research is on anxiety disorders and depression with additional interests in the areas of obsessive/compulsive disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, insomnia, substance abuse/dependence, pain, migraine and eating disorders. To date, Dr. Sambunaris has led more than 200 studies, working with over 3,000 patients and study participants.
His background includes:
- Principal Investigator, Institute for Advanced Medical Research at Mercer University
- Founder, Atlanta Institute of Medicine & Research (renamed the Institute for Advanced Medical Research in 2014)
- Adjunct Professor, College of Pharmacy, Mercer University
- Director, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Clinical Research
- Associate Director, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Clinical Research
- Lieutenant Commander, United States Public Health Service
Training
Medical School
• University of Colorado Health Science Center School of Medicine; Denver, CO – Medical Doctor
Internship
• Hershey Medical Center of the PA State University, Hershey, PA – Internal Medicine
Residency Training
• Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Externship Training (Department of Psychiatry Career Resident Program)
• General Adult Psychiatric Service, Colorado State Hospital, Pueblo, CO
Fellowship Training
• National Institute of Mental Health, Research Officer Group of US Public Health Service, Washington, DC
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