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James W. Mitchell, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. He specializes in clinical interests related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, the welfare of children in foster care, and pediatric asthma. His research includes evaluating clinical decision supports for improving adolescent depression screening management in pediatric primary care and investigating genetic risks related to suicide attempts. Dr. Mitchell has contributed to multiple publications examining interrater reliability in eating disorder examinations among adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery and the impact of psychosocial predictors on eating disorders. He has published significant works exploring the genetic variation associated with the age of onset in anorexia nervosa and the shared genetic architecture of suicide attempts and psychiatric disorders. His focus also includes the effects of bariatric surgery on weight maintenance and alcohol use, highlighting the multifaceted relationship between emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and psychological trauma in populations affected by eating disorders.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on clinical and research aspects of pediatric health.
Department of Philosophy