DR. CHALFANT: EXPERT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SINCE 2001

Dr. Jeffrey S. Chalfant

Dr Chalfant

Dr. Jeffrey S. Chalfant, DO

Dr. Jeffrey S. Chalfant, DO is a distinguished psychiatrist based in Belleville, Illinois. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been practicing for over two decades. Dr. Chalfant is affiliated with Memorial Hospital-Belleville and Community Hospital of Staunton. His areas of expertise include treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and more. He is dedicated to providing personalized care and is committed to improving the mental health of his patients.

“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.”

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Information:

PLACE OF BIRTH

Los Angeles, California

EDUCATION

Undergraduate

9/1988 — 5/1992
B.S., Biology with Chemistry minor
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

Graduate
9/1993 — 5/1994
Courses and research in biochemistry and cell
biology, while pursuing PhD
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

9/1994 — 5/1998
D.O., University of Health Sciences
Kansas City MO

Postgraduate
7/1998 — 6/2002
Residency in Psychiatry
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City MO

Board Certification: 

2005                   Diplomat of the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology
1997                   NBOMEPartI
1998                   NBOME Part II
2000                   NBOME Part III
2002                   American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,                            Part I

EXPERIENCE

7/2010 — present
Psychiatric Services of Southern IL.
Belleville IL
Head of Practice

4/2006 — present
Consulting Staff, Dept. of Medicine
Memorial Hospital
Belleville IL

7/2002 — 3/2006
Active staff, Dept. of Psychiatry
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

7/2004 — 3/2006
Psychiatric Medical Director
Vandalia Terrace
Vandalia IL

7/2004 — 3/2006
Attending Psychiatric Physician
Litchfield Terrace
Litchfield IL

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LICENSURE

Medical Licensure: 

2001                   ‘State of Illinois Department of Regulation
Licensed Physician and Surgeon

Honors and Awards: 

1988 — 1992        Dean’s List
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

1992                     Dean’s List for Cumulative GPA
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

Previous Professional Positions:

2000 —2002       Attending Psychiatrist
Osawatomie State Hospital
Osawatomie KS

Academic Positions: 

1993 — 1994     Teaching Assistant
Microbiology and General Biology Laboratories
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

Administrative Appointments and Committees: 


2000                 Chief Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Kansas City MO

2001                  Chief Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City KS

2002 — 2006     Psychiatry Committee
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2002 —2006    Medical Director, Psychiatric Care Unit
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2002 —2006    Medical Director, Angela Center
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2003 —2006    Executive Board
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

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POSITIONS

Previous Professional Positions:

2000 —2002       Attending Psychiatrist
Osawatomie State Hospital
Osawatomie KS

Academic Positions: 

1993 — 1994     Teaching Assistant
Microbiology and General Biology Laboratories
University of Missouri
Kansas City MO

Administrative Appointments and Committees: 


2000                 Chief Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Kansas City MO

2001                  Chief Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City KS

2002 — 2006     Psychiatry Committee
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2002 —2006    Medical Director, Psychiatric Care Unit
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2002 —2006    Medical Director, Angela Center
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

2003 —2006    Executive Board
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia IL

POSITIONS

Professional and Society Memberships: 

1990— 1992       Arts and Sciences Council Member 
University of Missouri 
Kansas City MO 

1990— 1992       Student Government Representative 
University of Missouri 
Kansas City MO 

1994 — 1998      American Medical Student Association 

1994— 1998       Student Osteopathic Medical Association 

1998 —2002       Western Missouri Psychiatric Association 

1998 — present   American Psychiatric Association 

Academic Presentations:

  • April 2001 “Alcohol and Substance Related Disorders and Treatment,” Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City KS
  • July, 2000 “Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders,” third and fourth year medical students, University of Kansas Medical School, Kansas City KS

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Phone: (618) 236-6501

Address: 2900 Frank Scott Parkway W. Ste 990
Belleville, IL 62220

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