Practice Locations

  • UC San Diego Medical Center
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    200 W. Arbor Drive
    San Diego, CA 92103
    US
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About John Kelsoe, MD

John Kelsoe, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar disorder. His research focuses on the genetics of psychiatric illness. He finds using science to approach patient care very rewarding.

He currently supervises residents and is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Kelsoe completed his fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the National Institute for Mental Health in Bethesda, Md. He completed his residency in psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Kelsoe earned his medical degree at University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and is board certified in psychiatry.

He is a member of numerous professional societies including the International Society for Psychiatric Genetics, the Society for Neuroscience and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.

In his free time, Dr. Kelsoe enjoys sailing and racing motorcycles.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Behavioral and Mental Health.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted

Medical School

  • University of Alabama, School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL

Residency

  • UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Fellowship

  • National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD

Gender

  • Male

Date Joined Staff

  • 1989-07-17

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Conditions and Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted