William Dodson, M.D., LF-APA

William Dodson, M.D., is a speaker, consultant, and writer on adult ADHD medicine. He has written more than 100 articles and hosted 10 webinars for ADDitude and is on ADDitude’s Board of Scientific Advisers. Dr. Dodson is a Board-Certified adult Psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD 25 years ago. In recognition of his contributions to the field of ADHD, he was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2012. He was the recipient of the national Maxwell J. Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities in 2006. Dr. Dodson has a private consulting practice in Denver, CO.

William Dodson, M.D., is a member of ADDitude's ADHD Medical Review Panel.

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