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Michael A. Dekker D.O.

Psychiatry
Scottsdale, Arizona

Recognized for his compassionate, innovative care—evidenced by patient testimonials highlighting life-changing outcomes—Dr. Dekker also contributes to correctional healthcare, substance use disorder treatment in justice settings, and licensing board support for healthcare professionals. Additionally, I perform FAA HIMS evaluations.

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Specialty Psychiatry
Industry Health Services
Organization Arizona Professionals Health Program
Location Scottsdale, Arizona

About Michael A. Dekker D.O.

Michael Dekker, D.O. is a double board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical leadership, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Renowned for his integrative approach to substance use disorders, psychiatric conditions, and professional impairment, Dr. Dekker delivers cutting-edge outpatient care through a suite of services including medication management, psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) powered by his proprietary ExoMIND protocols.


As a founding force behind the Arizona Professionals Health Program (arizonaphp.net), Dr. Dekker provides high-stakes evaluations, tailored treatment plans, and discreet support for healthcare professionals navigating licensing challenges or addiction recovery. His cash-pay model is designed for executives, C-suite leaders, and mobile patients seeking personalized, high-performance care—anchored by the evidence-based Dekker Formula for Executive Optimization, a strategic framework for enhancing cognitive clarity, emotional resilience, and professional longevity.


Dr. Dekker also serves as an expert witness in addiction-related legal cases and champions telehealth innovations aligned with interstate licensure compacts, expanding access to elite psychiatric care across state lines.

  • Addiction
  • Psychiatry

Career Accomplishments

  • Dr. Michael Dekker, D.O., a double board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist, has reached a transformative pinnacle in his distinguished career by transitioning to private practice

Press & Recognition

Professional Career

2024 Present

Arizona Professionals Health Program

Addiction Psychiatrist

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Education & Training

D.O.

Education Level: D.O.

Institution: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

United States of America

Psychiatric

Education Level: Residency

Institution: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona,

United States of America

Addiction Psychiatry

Education Level: Fellowship

Institution: Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts

United States of America

Professional Affiliations

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
    Member
  • American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
    Member

Honors & Awards

  • Academic Contributions — 2025
    Dr. Michael Dekker, D.O., a double board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has distinguished himself as a prolific educator whose academic contributio
  • High Patient Satisfaction Ratings — 2025
    Dr. Michael Dekker, D.O., a double board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist in Scottsdale, Arizona, has earned exceptional patient satisfaction ratings, reflecting his profound impa
  • Boston University Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship — 2014
    While not an award per se, completion of this competitive fellowship reflects advanced training and specialization in addiction psychiatry, positioning Dr. Dekker among a select group of dual
  • Ruth Fox Scholar — 2013
    In 2013, Dr. Michael Dekker was selected as a Ruth Fox Scholar, joining a distinguished cohort of early-career physicians at ASAM’s Med-Sci Conference in Chicago. His selection reflected a de

Community Service

  • Academic Contributions — 2025
    Since 2003, Dr Dekker has been providing academic lectures and discussions

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional Summary

Recognized for his compassionate, innovative care—evidenced by patient testimonials highlighting life-changing outcomes—Dr. Dekker also contributes to correctional healthcare, substance use disorder treatment in justice settings, and licensing board support for healthcare professionals. Additionally, I perform FAA HIMS evaluations.