- Catcher in the Rye Award
American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Committee. 2019 - Catcher in the Rye Award
American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Disaster & Trauma Committee. 2018 - Certificate of Congressional RecognitionUnited States House of Representatives. 2018.
- Certificate of RecognitionCalifornia State Senate. 2018.
- Certificate of RecognitionCalifornia State Assembly. 2018.
- CommendationLos Angeles County. 2018.
- Greenspan Humanitarian Award, 2018
Professional Child Development Associates
Pasadena, California - San Diego Magazine.
Top Docs Award, Psychiatry. 2010. - Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders.
Faculty Award. 2009. - American Psychiatric Association
Distinguished Fellow. 2007. - United Way/ CFC Combined Health Agencies
Health Hero, Medical Professional/Researcher category. 1999. - National Naval Medical Center Department of Psychiatry.
Teacher of the Year, 1994 -1995. - United States Navy
National Defense Ribbon, 1991. - United States Navy
Navy Commendation Medal, 1993. - Certificate of Recognition,
Emergency Medical Services Authority, State of California
“In recognition of your exemplary service to the State of California and its citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.” 2021
