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{{Infobox scientist | name = Dr. Paul Dobransky | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = September 30, 1967 | birth_place = [[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania, US | fields = [[Psychiatry]], Television personality, radio personality, author, speaker, | workplaces = Fox New National, NBC' nightline | alma_mater = [[University of Pittsburgh]] <small>([[Bachelor of Science|BS]], [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]])</small> | academic_advisors = | doctoral_students = | notable_students = | known_for = Relationship theory, [[Moral character|character development]], PTSD, and human courtship theory | influences = | influenced = | awards = | signature = <!--(filename only)--> | footnotes = }}
'''Paul Alexander Dobransky''' (born September 30, 1967), also known as '''Dr. Paul''', is an American physician, book author, psychiatrist, television and radio personality, magazine writer, speaker, and CEO of several websites.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Paul Dobransky, Bio|url=http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/biography-342962.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927183722/http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/biography-342962.html|archive-date=September 27, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Personal life and education== Dobransky was born in [[Pittsburgh]], Pennsylvania and is currently living in New York City, New York.<ref name="Women's Happiness.com">{{cite web|last=Dobransky|first=Paul|title=Quick examination of Psychiatrist's prolific resume and various blog appearances|url=http://www.womenshappiness.com/presskit/professionalbio.php|publisher=Women's Happiness|accessdate=July 20, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323235815/http://www.womenshappiness.com/presskit/professionalbio.php|archivedate=March 23, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
After obtaining a [[Bachelor of Science|BS]] in Chemistry from the [[University of Pittsburgh]], he went to the [[University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine]] where he received an [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] degree in 1993.<ref name="Pitt Med">[https://www.pittmed.health.pitt.edu/aug_2003/PMED.pdf Pitt Med magazine, August 2003: Second Opinion - 'Be Brave, He Said'] - website of [[Pitt Med magazine]]</ref> Dobransky performed his internship in [[Internal Medicine]] at [[Western Pennsylvania Hospital]] (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). While doing his residency in [[Anesthesiology]] at [[Mercy Hospital (Pittsburgh)|Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh]], he decided to switch and instead did his residency in [[Psychiatry]] at the [[University of Colorado Health Sciences Center]] (Denver, Colorado).<ref name="Pitt Med" /><ref>[https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/paul-dobransky-9711106 Paul A. Dobransky, MD] - website of [[Kaiser Permanente]]</ref> Dobransky is a certified psychiatrist since 2001.<ref>[https://www.certificationmatters.org/practitioner/?pid=713777&ped=MnI5MTQxbEpuVUNhOFF1R3Q3NjA1M1FhMDhLRUhsVUJEREp6Z3BuUW1qaz0&qs=ZHNlYXJjaD0xJmxuYW1lPURvYnJhbnNreSZmbmFtZT1QYXVsJnN0YXRlPSZzcGVjaWFsdHk9 ABMS Board Certification: Paul Alexander Dobransky'] - website of the [[American Board of Medical Specialties]]</ref>
==Career== Dobransky delivers seminars on dating and relationships to men and women in Chicago, Montreal, and London, and seminars using Mind OS<ref name="datingskillsreview">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Dating Coaches, Dr. Paul Dobransky|url=http://www.datingskillsreview.com/dr-paul-dobransky/|publisher=datingskillsreview.com|accessdate=September 26, 2013}}</ref><ref name="in.com">{{cite web|last=Dobransky|first=Paul|title=Celebrity Profile, Paul Dobransky|url=http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/profile-342962.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927183719/http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/profile-342962.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2013|publisher=In.com|accessdate=September 26, 2013}}</ref> (a synthesis of the disciplines of [[psychology]]) to instruct on character maturity, personal growth, communication, decision-making and team-building, as well as gender communication.<ref name="Women's Happiness.com"/> He has appeared on television programs including ''[[The Bachelor (US TV series)|The Bachelor]]'', NBC's ''Nightline'', ''[[Anderson Cooper 360°]]'', and [[Fox News]].
He also owns a personality temperament diagram used to analyze social and person interaction called King Warrior Magician Lover (KMWL) as well as streaming podcasts for NBC on sex, dating, and relationships.<ref name="Psychologytoday Biography of Psychiatry Experts">{{cite web|last=Dobransky|first=Paul|title=Bloggers Biography|url=http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/paul-dobransky-md|publisher=Psychologytoday|accessdate=July 20, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Dobransky uses a form of hypnosis used on trauma patients">{{cite web|title=Dr. Paul uses a toughened relationship therapy|url=http://www.menshealth.com/coolestjobs/paul-dobransky/paul-dobransky2.php|publisher=Men's Health.com|accessdate=July 20, 2011|archive-date=August 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810144901/http://www.menshealth.com/coolestjobs/paul-dobransky/paul-dobransky2.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Dobransky has been a guest speaker in several programs by David DeAngelo, and appeared in numerous television journalism programs (CNN, Fox News National, NBC's Nightline),<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Analyzing Haggard's interview|url=http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/30/analyzing-haggards-interview/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130926043424/http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/30/analyzing-haggards-interview/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2013|publisher=Cable News Network|accessdate=January 30, 2009}}</ref> on radio (currently he is a weekly guest on a syndicated radio show, 2nd Shift, with host Alan Kabel), and print media, including the magazines ''Maxim'', ''Men's Health'', ''Men's Fitness'', ''Men's Journal'', ''Cosmopolitan'', ''Marie Claire'', ''First For Women'', ''Women's Health'', ''Self'', and ''Psychology Today''.<ref name="Women's Happiness.com"/><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=List of Books by Paul Dobransky|url=http://www.paperbackswap.com/Paul-Dobransky/author/|publisher=PaperBackSwap.com|accessdate=September 26, 2013}}</ref>
==Books== *''The Power of Female Friendship'' (2008) {{ISBN|978-0-452-28943-7}} *''The Secret Psychology of How We Fall in Love'' (2007) {{ISBN|978-0-452-28818-8}} *''The Tortoise and Hare Quit the Rat Race: Fulfillment Through Brief Solution-Focused Psychoanalysis'' (2003) {{ISBN|978-1-4107-1762-7}} *''Bathsheba'' (2005) {{ISBN|978-1-4208-2423-0}} *''Get Your Send On'' (eBook)
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{cite web|url=http://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Paul_Dobransky_MD_Chicago_Illinois_35205/ |title=Psychology Today}} * {{cite web|url=http://www.womenshappiness.com/about|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104200305/http://www.womenshappiness.com/about |archive-date=4 January 2011|title=About Dr Paul}} * {{cite web|url=http://www.menspsychology.com/presskit/mediaresume.php |title= Extensive resume involving various appearances on critical news shows, on lince columns, magazines, etc.|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110714074406/http://www.menspsychology.com/presskit/mediaresume.php|archive-date= July 14, 2011}}
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