Zelko Leon, MD
- Psychiatry
- Psychotherapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Integrative Health Care
Zelko Leon, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who has worked in diverse leadership roles in mental health and as a clinical professor of psychiatry during his 40 years as a practicing physician. He has experience in private practice, hospital and clinical settings. His scholarly activities included presentations on diverse mental health topics and peer reviewed publications. Dr. Leon has been a consultant and speaker for multiple pharmaceutical companies. He is an experienced psychopharmacologist, clinical neuroscientist, consultant, collaborative clinician, educator, and integrative health provider.
Degrees and Certifications
Medical School:
School of Medicine, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, September 1973-December 1978, M.D. 1978
Postgraduate Training: Residency
- Neuropsychiatric Residency Program, University of Belgrade School of Medicine, Yugoslavia 1983-1985
- Psychiatry Residency Program, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, U.S.A. 1988-1992
Honors and Awards
- 2009 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America
- 2008 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America
- 2004 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America
- 2004 National Alliance of Mentally Ill Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
- 2003 America’s Top Psychiatrists, Consumer’s Research Council of America
- 1994 Psychiatry Clerkship Outstanding Teacher Award
- 1993 Mental Health Association, Red River Valley Award for Special Project (National Depression Screening Day)
- 1990 National Institute of Mental Health Outstanding Resident Award
- 1990 Second Place, Bingham Competition for Scholarship in Schizophrenia, University of Louisville, Kentucky
Professional Licenses and Board Certifications
- 2018 – present Licensed Medical Doctor, State of Arizona
- 1994 – lifetime Diplomate, National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 1990 – 2019 Licensed Medical Doctor, State of North Dakota
- 1996 – 2008 Licensed Medical Doctor, Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Academic Appointments
- 2005-present Clinical Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine
- 2005- 2009 Clinical Associate Professor, Brown University School of Medicine
- 1996-2005 Clinical Assistant Professor, Brown University School of Medicine
- 1992-1996 Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Chief Resident, University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Healthcare System Appointments
- 2019-present Staff psychiatrist at Tribe Wellness, Sedona, AZ
- 2013-2018 Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health, Fargo VAHCS, ND
- 2013-2013 Chief of psychiatry, Fargo VA Healthcare System, ND
- 2005-2013 Staff Psychiatrist, Stanford Health – Meritcare Health System, Fargo, ND
- 2001-2007 Owner and Clinical director at Center for Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Providence, RI
- 1996-2004 Staff Psychiatrist, Butler Hospital, Providence, RI
- 1995-1996 Chief of Psychiatry Service, VA Hospital, Fargo, ND
- 1993-1996 Staff Psychiatrist, Heartland Hospital, Fargo, ND
- 1992-1995 Director of Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, VA Hospital, Fargo ND
Membership in Societies
- 2005- 2013 North Dakota Medical Association
- 1989- 2007 American Psychiatric Association
- 2005-2006 American Association of Lifestyle Counselors
Community Activity
- Health tip featured on findRI.com the week of January 13, 2003
- 1999-2004 Lecture Series in Mood Disorders for patients, families and interested others, Providence, RI