Giuliano Scaini, DO
Pronouns:
he, him, his
Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry
Inpatient Addiction Psychiatrist, Tucson VA Medical Center
Dr. Scaini practices as an inpatient addiction psychiatrist at the Tucson VA Medical Center primarily treating veterans with various substance use disorders in acute withdrawal, in addition to non-SUD related illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Outside of work he enjoys playing ice hockey, taking care of his many houseplants, playing the bass guitar, and spending time with his wife and their pets, Toby and Buffy.
Degrees
- DO: University of New England, Biddeford, 2021
- BS: Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona Honors College, Tucson, 2014
Residency
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Psychiatry, 2025
Fellowship
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Addiction Medicine, 2026
Board Certifications
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2025
Honors and Awards
Medical Student Teaching Award, Psychiatry Residency Program, 2023
Research Interests
use of psychedelics and GLP-1 medications for treatment of substance use disorders
Clinical Specialties
Addiction Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine