Medical Providers

James Phelps, MD

SHSAffiliated

Personal Biography:

Before joining Samaritan Mental Health, Dr. Phelps practiced privately in Corvallis while developing an internationally known Web site, PsychEducation.org, and teaching across the U.S. He is recognized as a national expert on the topic of bipolar disorder, and has published more than 15 books and journal articles pertaining to mental health.

Medical Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree: Stanford University
Medical degree: Case Western Reserve University
Residency: University of New Mexico
Fellowship: University of New Mexico
Board certification: Psychiatry

Specialty:

  • Psychiatry
    Psychiatry is the treatment and study of mental disorders. Psychiatric assessment typically involves a mental status examination -- the taking of a case history -- and possibly psychological tests. Psychiatric treatment employs a variety of therapeutic modalities including medications, psychotherapy and a wide variety of other treatments.

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