David Feifel, MD, PhD

Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute, La Jolla, California

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  • 1997–2026Active
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About

David Feifel, MD, PhD, is affiliated with the Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute in La Jolla, California. With publications spanning from 1997 to 2026, Feifel has contributed extensively to clinical topics including major depressive disorder, neurology, psychiatry, psychedelics, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders, and seizure management. His work encompasses studies on treatment-resistant depression, the use of psilocybin, pharmacologic treatments for agitation and psychosis, and guidelines for inpatient care. Feifel has frequently collaborated with Christine Y. Moutier, William Perry, Andrew J. Cutler, Ania Nowakowska, and Arthur Lazarus.

Publications

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The Psychedelic Renaissance and Treatment-Resistant Depression with David Feifel, MD, PhD
Podcast

The Psychedelic Renaissance and Treatment-Resistant Depression with David Feifel, MD, PhD

January 13, 2026

Dr. David Feifel discusses psilocybin's breakthrough potential for treatment-resistant depression, the psychedelic renaissance, and preparing for a new era in psychiatry.
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Maintenance of Antidepressant Effect After 1 Dose of Psilocybin
Original Research

Maintenance of Antidepressant Effect After 1 Dose of Psilocybin

March 3, 2025

Over 52 weeks, a single administration of 25 mg psilocybin suggested longer maintenance of antidepressant effect than both 1 mg and 10 mg.
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Letter to the Editor

Roles of TMS Treatment Team Members

February 21, 2018

Read this article to learn more about the roles and qualifications of TMS Treatment team members.
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Original Research

Efficacy and Safety of Loxapine for Inhalation in the Treatment of Agitation in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

January 25, 2011

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Original Research

Extended Release Quetiapine Fumarate Monotherapy in Major Depressive Disorder: A Placebo- and Duloxetine-Controlled Study

April 7, 2009

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Letter to the Editor

Dosing of Divalproex Extended Release

July 16, 2007

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Original Research

A Systematic Review of Modafinil: Potential Clinical Uses and Mechanisms of Action

April 15, 2006

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Original Research

Acute Treatment of Psychotic Agitation: A Randomized Comparison of Oral Treatment With Risperidone and Lorazepam Versus Intramuscular Treatment With Haloperidol and Lorazepam

March 1, 2004

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Letter to the Editor

Retraction

February 1, 2002

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Original Research

Safety and Tolerability of a Rapidly Escalating Dose-Loading Regimen for Risperidone [RETRACTED ARTICLE]

December 31, 2000

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Article

Rationale and Guidelines for the Inpatient Treatment of Acute Psychosis

December 30, 2000

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Original Research

Iron Overload Among a Psychiatric Outpatient Population

February 15, 1997

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