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Dr. Victor Carrion, MD

Palo Alto, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Carrion, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Victor Carrion, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Carrion graduated from Mt. Sinai Mt. Sinai School of MedicineSchool of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Carrion is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carrion’s office at (408) 426-5590.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carrion?

    Dr. Victor Carrion, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carrion empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abuse/Neglect, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Carrion is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Carrion go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States

    • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: Mt. Sinai Mt. Sinai School of MedicineSchool of Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    What languages does Dr. Carrion speak?

    Dr. Carrion and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    Does Dr. Carrion accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Carrion's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Carrion's office located?

    Dr. Victor Carrion's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (408) 426-5590

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    Dr. Victor Carrion's Practice 2

    401 Quarry Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Victor Carrion's Practice 3

    1195 W Fremont Ave

    Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    (408) 426-5590

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Cue-Centered Treatment for Youth Exposed to Interpersol Violence: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    JOURL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, 2013

    Integrated Behavioral Health Services

    CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 2013

    Developmental Variation in Amygdala Volumes Among Children With Posttraumatic Stress

    DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, 2013

    Helping Children Exposed to War and Violence

    CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM, 2013

    Introduction to a Special Issue on Research with Youth Exposed to Disasters and Violence

    CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM, 2013

    A Prospective Study on the Association Between Caregiver Psychological Symptomatology

    JOURL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, 2013

    Adverse childhood experiences among at-risk youth

    Jourl of Child & Adolescent Trauma

    The interrelation of adverse childhood experiences within an at-risk pediatric sample

    Jourl of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 2013

    Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric PTSD: Current Findings and Future Directions.

    Jourl of clinical sleep medicine, 2013

    Update on Neuroimaging and Cognitive Functioning in Maltreatment-Related Pediatric PTSD

    JOURL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, 2013

    Clinical Report: Psychological Maltreatment (vol 130, pg 372, 2012)

    PEDIATRICS, 2012

    Can Traumatic Stress Alter the Brain? Underst

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2012

    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Shifting Toward a Developmental Framework

    CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2012

    BRAIN ACTIVATION TO FACIAL EXPRESSIONS IN YOUTH WITH PTSD SYMPTOMS

    DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, 2012

    Treatment of Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents

    Psychiatric Times, 2012

    Development of a Child Psychopharmacology Trial Scale

    Current Psychopharmacology, 2012

    The impact of adverse childhood experiences on an urban pediatric population

    CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, 2011

    Reply to: Cortisol and Brain: Beyond the Hippocampus

    Biological Psychiatry, 2011

    Decreased Prefrontal Cortical Volume Associated with Increased Bedtime Cortisol

    BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 2010

    Reduced Hippocampal Activity in Youth with Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms: An fMRI Study

    JOURL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY, 2010

    Treatment manual for trauma-exposed youth: case studies.

    Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 2010

    tural disasters and the neurodevelopmental response to trauma in childhood

    Future Neurology, 2010

    Converging evidence for abnormalities of the prefrontal cortex

    PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH-NEUROIMAGING, 2009

    Brief Report: Diurl Salivary Cortisol

    JOURL OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY, 2009

    Loss and the Experience of Emotiol Distress in Childhood

    JOURL OF LOSS & TRAUMA, 2009

    Guilt and posttraumatic stress symptoms in child victims of interpersol violence.

    Clinical child psychology and psychiatry, 2009

    Posttraumatic stress symptoms and brain function during a response-inhibition task

    DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, 2008

    The association between PTSD symptoms and salivary cortisol in youth

    JOURL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, 2007

    Divalproex sodium for the treatment of PTSD and conduct disordered youth

    CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2007

    The psychosocial impact of Hurricane Katri

    BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY, 2007

    State and trait emotions in delinquent adolescents

    CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2007

    Stress predicts brain changes in children

    PEDIATRICS, 2007

    IQ and posttraumatic stress symptoms in children exposed to interpersol violence

    CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2006

    Mixed lateral preference in posttraumatic stress disorder

    JOURL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE, 2006

    Regiol differences of the prefrontal cortex in pediatric PTSD: an MRI study

    DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, 2006

    Development of anxiety disorders in a traumatized pediatric population

    CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, 2005

    Relationships of dissociation and childhood abuse and neglect with heart rate

    JOURL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, 2004

    An ecological-transactiol model of significant risk factors for child psychopathology in outer

    CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 2004

    Pathways to dissociation: Intrafamilial versus extrafamilial trauma in juvenile delinquents

    JOURL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASE, 2003

    Dissociative symptoms in posttraumatic stress disorder: diagnosis and treatment

    CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2003

    A prospective test of the association between hyperarousal

    JOURL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY, 2003

    The treatment of separation anxiety disorder employing attachment theory

    Clin Case Studies, 2003

    Diurl salivary cortisol in pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder

    BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 2002

    Toward an empirical definition of pediatric PTSD: The phenomenology of PTSD symptoms in youth

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2002

    Attenuation of frontal asymmetry in pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder

    BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 2001

    Trauma and dissociation in delinquent adolescents

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2000

    The coming out process: developmental stages for sexual minority youth

    Clin Child Psychol and Psychiatry, 1997

    LTREXONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF TRICHOTILLOMANIA - A CASE-REPORT

    JOURL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 1995

    ROADBLOCKS TO DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS - A STUDY IN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

    ARCHIVES OF INTERL MEDICINE, 1993

    What is Dr. Carrion's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carrion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083759799.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrion?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrion

    What is Dr. Victor Carrion's specialty?

    Dr. Carrion is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Palo Alto, CA. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry that focuses on the unique developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. Practitioners in this field undergo advanced training to diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders specific to these formative years. Contact Dr. Carrion to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Carrion affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Carrion is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?

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    Is Victor Carrion accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Carrion is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Carrion offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carrion's office at (408) 426-5590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Victor Carrion?

    Please contact Dr. Carrion's office at (408) 426-5590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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