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Jeffrey P Staab M D

Psychiatrist

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Psychiatry and Psychology

Location

Rochester Minnesota

Languages

English

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Biographical summary

Jeffrey P Staab M D , MS is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He and his colleagues in the Behavioral Medicine Program evaluate and treat more than 2000 patients with psychosomatic problems, functional neurologic, neuro-otologic, and GI disorders, and cancer distress each year. His research centers on problems at the interface of psychiatry and medical-surgical specialties, particularly neurology and otology.

He is best known for investigations of chronic dizziness. Dr. Staab received a BS in chemical engineering from Northwestern University, MS in bioengineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and MD from the University of Pittsburgh.

He completed internship in internal medicine and residency in psychiatry at the National Naval Medical Center (now Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), followed by a fellowship in traumatic stress disorders. He previously served on the faculties of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, University of Florida and University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Staab is author or co-author of over 150 scientific articles, reviews, and chapters.

He serves on the editorial boards of six scientific journals in the fields of psychosomatic medicine and neuro-otology and holds leadership positions in the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Functional Neurological Disorder Society, and Barany Society.

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Rochester Minnesota

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Education

1996FellowClinical Scientist Training Program, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences1992Assistant Chief Resident - PsychiatryNational Naval Medical Center1992Resident - PsychiatryNational Naval Medical Center1989Internship - Internal MedicineNational Naval Medical Center1988MDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine1986MS - Bioengineering (degree conferred 1992)Carnegie Mellon University1983BS - Chemical EngineeringNorthwestern UniversityShow more education

Activities and honors

Certifications

2019Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology1993PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

2019Wayne Katon Research AwardAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2019Rome Mentorship AwardMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry & Psychology2017Champion of Vestibular Medicine (presented to medical professionals who have had significant impact on increasing awareness of vestibular disorders)Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)2009Best Poster AwardAcademy of Psychosomatic Medicine2007Distinguished Service AwardDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA2007Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA2005Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA2005Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors2004Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA2001Earl Bond Award for Significant Contributions to Resident EducationDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA1996Defense Meritorious Service Award for Outstanding Service in Education and ResearchUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences1994Navy Achievement Medal for Outstanding Clinical and Administrative ServicesUnited States Naval Hospital--Guam1992Winner, Bartholomew Hogan Award for Excellence in Research by a US Navy Psychiatry ResidentU.S.

Navy Medical Department1991Runner-up, Bartholomew Hogan Award for Excellence in Research by a US Navy Psychiatry ResidentU.S. Navy Medical DepartmentShow more awards and honors

Professional memberships

2021 - presentChair, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2021 - presentMemberAmerican Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry2020 - presentCo-Chair, Classification CommitteeFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society2019 - 2021Vice Chair, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2018 - 2022Member, Board of DirectorsFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society2018 - presentFounding MemberFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society2017 - presentMember, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2017 - presentMember, Subcommittee on Classification of FunctioningBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders2017 - 2021Member, Subcommittee on Mal de Debarquement and Motion SicknessBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders2016 - presentMemberAmerican College of Psychiatrists2015 - presentFellowAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2015 - 2016Member-ElectAmerican College of Psychiatrists2015 - 2022Training DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry2015 - 2020MemberMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Education Executive Committee2010 - 2020MemberDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology Research Committee2010 - 2017MemberNeuro/Psych Task Force, Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees2010 - presentMember, Classification Oversight CommitteeBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders2010 - 2017Chair, Behavioral SubcommitteeBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders2008 - 2009MemberTriage Strategic Initiative Task Force, Executive Committee, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology2008 - presentMemberMinnesota Psychiatric Society (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association2007 - 2015MemberAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry2006 - presentAssociate MemberAmerican Neurotology Society2006 - presentMemberBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society2005 - 2008ChairInstitutional Review Board #1 (High-Risk Board), Office of Regulatory Affairs, University of Pennsylvania2004 - 2005MemberInstitutional Review Board #7, Office of Regulatory Affairs, University of Pennsylvania2004 - 2008MemberClinical Evaluation Subcommittee, Committee on Appointments and Promotions, School of Medicine2003 - 2008MemberClinical Systems Security and Privacy Subcommittee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System2000 - 2008MemberClinical Effectiveness and Quality Improvement Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System2000 - 2002MemberPENN Friends Behavioral Health Coordinating Committee, University of Pennsylvania Health System1999 - 2008MemberResidency Recruitment Committee, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine1999 - 2008MemberResidency Steering Committee, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine1998 - 2008Co-ChairClinical Effectiveness and Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania1998 - 1999MemberMedical Executive Board, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System1998 - 2008MemberPennsylvania Psychiatric Society (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association1998 - 2008MemberPhiladelphia Psychiatric Society (Local Branch), American Psychiatric Association1997 - 1998Co-ChairInpatient Psychiatry Services Integration Committee, Behavioral Health Network, University of Florida1997 - 1998MemberAnxiety Disorders Program Committee, Behavioral Health Network, University of Florida1997MemberNeuroscience Curriculum Vertical Integration Committee, College of Medicine, University of Florida1997 - 1998MemberManaged Care Contracts Advisory Committee, Shands Hospital, University of Florida1996 - 1998MemberMedicare Compliance Task Force, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine1995 - 1996SecretarySociety of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association1994 - 1996MemberSociety of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association1992 - 1994ChairPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, United States Naval Hospital, Guam, United States Navy Medical Department, Washington, DC1992 - 1994ChairBio-Ethics Review Committee, United States Naval Hospital, Guam, United States Navy Medical Department, Washington, DC1991 - 1992MemberEducation Policy and Curriculum Committee, Department of Psychiatry, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD1990 - presentMemberAmerican Psychiatric Association1985 - 2003MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research SocietyShow more professional memberships

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