JamesArthurPhalenMDFAAP

Pediatrics • San Antonio, TX

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrics, University Health System, University Medicine Associates

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Office
911 Enrique Barrera
San Antonio, TX 78237
Phone+1 210-644-8050

Fax+1 210-702-6975

Summary

I am a board-certified fellowship-trained developmental-behavioral pediatrician whose clinical interests including pediatric feeding disorder, sleep disorders, autism spectrum disorder, neurobehavioral disorders, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, and genetic syndromes.

Education & Training

University of ColoradoFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
Keesler Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1999
UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2016 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2002 - 2017
LA State Medical License 1998 - 2016
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal United States Air Force, 2002, 2016
Louis and Vivian Vance Award for Outstanding Contributions to Pediatric Programs Easter Seals Early Childhood Intervention, San Antonio, TX, 2008
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

17 citations
Managing feeding problems and feeding disorders.
James A Phalen
Pediatrics in Review. 2013-12-01
111 citations
Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework
Praveen S. Goday, Susanna Y. Huh, Alan H. Silverman, Colleen T. Lukens, Pamela Dodrill
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2019-01-01
1 citations
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a patient with autism spectrum disorder: case report and review of the literature.
Diana C. Riera, James A. Phalen
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2013-01-01

Journal Articles

L2E: We Need Empirically Derived Classification & Treatment Algorithms
Phalen JA, Toomey KA, Noel RJ, Pediatrics
A Model of Efficiency
Phalen, JA, Behavioral Developments, 2/2009
Functional Behavior Assessment
Phalen, JA, Developmental Behavioral News, 2004

Books/Book Chapters

Pictures Worth a 100 Points: A Concise Pictorial Review for the Pediatric Boards
Chapter: Medical Illustrations
Silverstein S.MedHumorEdition 2nd,2008
Pictures Worth a 100 Points: A Concise Pictorial Review for the Pediatric Boards
Chapter: Medical Illustrations
Silverstein S.MedHumor2005

Abstracts/Posters

Familial pure partial trisomy of chromosome segment 7q32-q34: further delineation of phenotype
Phalen, JA, American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 2003

Other

Functional Behavior Assessment
Phalen, JA, Colorado Pediatrician
Colorado - 2004

Press Mentions

Guest Commentary: A New Age for Pediatric Feeding DisorderJune 19th, 2019

Committees

Author, American Academy of Pediatrics PREP® DBPeds Advisory Board 2007 - 2012

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow

Other Languages

Spanish

Industry Relationships

Medical Director, Advanced Medical ReviewsDisclosure: None2016 - Present
Executive Chairman, Medical Professional Council, Feeding Matters, Inc.Disclosure: None2016 - Present
Member, Medical Professional Council, Feeding Matters, Inc.Disclosure: None2015 - Present