| Degree |
Year |
Institution |
Area |
| AS |
1980 |
Lincoln Land Community College |
Chemistry |
| BS |
1982 |
Southern Illinois University |
Food & Nutrition Science |
| MD |
1986 |
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine |
Medicine |
| Residency |
1990 |
SIU School of Medicine |
General Psychiatry |
| |
| Board
Certifications |
| ABPN |
| |
| Academic
Interests |
| Diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders; alternative treatments for psychiatric and medical problems; improved understanding of "psychomatic" conditions such as chronic pain and gastrointestinal complaints; effects of exercise, rest and other environmental factors on mental health. |
| |
| Clinical
Interests |
| Similar to above. I do believe strongly in helping the patients take part in decision making by teaching them about their condition and various approaches to solving their problems. |