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James W. Mitchell, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in pediatrics. His clinical interests include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), pediatric asthma, and challenges faced by children in foster care. Dr. Mitchell has conducted numerous studies focusing on the interplay between psychological factors and pediatric health outcomes, particularly in the context of eating disorders and adolescent bariatric surgery. His research includes evaluating clinical decision supports to improve adolescent depression screening in pediatric primary care, as well as a meta-analysis identifying genetic loci related to suicide attempts. He is committed to advancing understanding of psychosocial predictors influencing eating behaviors in young adults undergoing bariatric surgery. Publications authored by Dr. Mitchell span topics from genetic risk factors for eating disorders to the interrater reliability of assessments in bariatric studies.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaching and research in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on clinical interests and research related to child health.
Department of Philosophy