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Jacob S. Ballon, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in the treatment of psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia. He is the Co-Director of the INSPIRE Clinic at Stanford University, which provides interdisciplinary care for individuals experiencing psychosis. Currently, he serves as the Associate Chair for Patient Services and Co-Division Chief of General Adult Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Ballon's clinical focus includes conducting clinical trials of new medications for the treatment of schizophrenia, alongside research exploring the connections between brain function and physical health, with an emphasis on the effects of antipsychotic medications on metabolic health. His work has involved addressing metabolic implications of schizophrenia and the interaction of psychiatric medications with weight gain and insulin resistance. He has been involved in several research projects aimed at understanding and improving the quality of care for patients with psychotic disorders. Dr. Ballon completed his residency at Stanford in 2009 and pursued a Schizophrenia Research Fellowship at Columbia University in 2011. He is committed to the advancement of knowledge and the training of new providers in the effective treatment of schizophrenia.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
INSPIRE Clinic • Stanford, CA
Co-Director of the INSPIRE Clinic focused on psychosis and schizophrenia treatments.
Adult Psychiatric Services, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Associate Chair, overseeing adult psychiatric services.
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