Dr. John Budinger

Geriatric Psychiatrist · California Department Of Veterans Affairs

Psychiatrist Sonoma, CA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Male

Experience

Geriatric PsychiatristCurrent
California Department Of Veterans Affairs
Sonoma, CA

Education

University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo
Master's in Wine Culture Communication & Management · Italian Wine Studies
2018
International Culinary Center
2017
Heriot-Watt University
Postgraduate Diploma
2016 – 2017
UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education
Master Brewers Program Certificate and Diploma
2016
Wilford Hall Medical Center Chief Resident Psychiatry 1993-94
Residency
1993 – 1994
Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland AFB TX
1990 – 1994
Midwestern U/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO
1979 – 1983
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's Degree · Biology General
1974 – 1978

Skills

Leadership Healthcare

About California Department Of Veterans Affairs

Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
Sonoma, CA

Professional Overview

Dr. John Budinger is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, currently affiliated with California Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Sonoma, CA. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Budinger contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Sonoma, CA. Dr. Budinger holds academic credentials, including Master's in Wine Culture Communication & Management, Italian Wine Studies and Postgraduate Diploma, from University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo and International Culinary Center. Core competencies include Leadership, Healthcare. California Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit psychiatrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to psychiatrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Sonoma, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 8,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Psychiatrist specialty. John Budinger is one of them.
  • 1,109 Psychiatrists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 25 contacts at California Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Psychiatrist compensation in CA: $224,000 – $413,000 (median $302,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Psychiatrists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (82), Private Practice (38), California Department Of State Hospitals (16).
  • 4% of Psychiatrists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 75% of Psychiatrists in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Budinger located?

Dr. John Budinger is based in Sonoma, CA. They are currently affiliated with California Department Of Veterans Affairs.

What is Dr. John Budinger's specialty?

Dr. John Budinger specializes in Psychiatrist. Their current role is Geriatric Psychiatrist.

Where does Dr. John Budinger currently work?

Dr. John Budinger currently works at California Department Of Veterans Affairs.

What is Dr. John Budinger's educational background?

Dr. John Budinger attended University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo and International Culinary Center.

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What is the average salary for a Psychiatrist in CA?

Psychiatrists in CA typically earn $224,000 to $413,000 annually, with a median of $302,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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