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Douglas Chessen, MD, Psychiatry, Newport News, VA

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Psychiatry Newport News, VA

Addiction, Psychopharmacology

Psychiatrist, Office of Counseling Services, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia.

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  • Office

    Office of Counseling Services, Christopher Newport University
    1 Avenue of the Arts
    Newport News, VA 23606
    Phone+1 757-594-7047
    Fax+1 757-595-7639

Summary

  • Dr. Douglas Chessen is a psychiatrist at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA and is on the honorary staff at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He completed his medical degree and psychiatric training at Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 47 years. He specializes in college mental health and is experienced in psychopharmacology, addiction psychiatry, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Education & Training

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Cambridge Health AllianceChief Residency, Psychiatry, 1972 - 1973
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Psychiatry, 1970 - 1973
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Psychiatry, 1970 - 1972
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1973 - 2026
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com