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Jeffrey P. Staab, M.D.

  1. Psychiatrist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Jeffrey P. Staab, M.D., MS is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He and his colleagues in the Behavioral Medicine Program evaluate and treat more than 2000 patients with psychosomatic problems, functional neurologic, neuro-otologic, and GI disorders, and cancer distress each year. His research centers on problems at the interface of psychiatry and medical-surgical specialties, particularly neurology and otology. He is best known for investigations of chronic dizziness.

Dr. Staab received a BS in chemical engineering from Northwestern University, MS in bioengineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and MD from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed internship in internal medicine and residency in psychiatry at the National Naval Medical Center (now Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), followed by a fellowship in traumatic stress disorders. He previously served on the faculties of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, University of Florida and University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Staab is author or co-author of over 150 scientific articles, reviews, and chapters. He serves on the editorial boards of six scientific journals in the fields of psychosomatic medicine and neuro-otology and holds leadership positions in the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Functional Neurological Disorder Society, and Barany Society.

  1. 1996
    FellowClinical Scientist Training Program, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  2. 1992
    Assistant Chief Resident - PsychiatryNational Naval Medical Center
  3. 1992
    Resident - PsychiatryNational Naval Medical Center
  4. 1989
    Internship - Internal MedicineNational Naval Medical Center
  5. 1988
    MDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  6. 1986
    MS - Bioengineering (degree conferred 1992)Carnegie Mellon University
  7. 1983
    BS - Chemical EngineeringNorthwestern University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 1993
    PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Wayne Katon Research AwardAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  2. 2019
    Rome Mentorship AwardMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  3. 2017
    Champion of Vestibular Medicine (presented to medical professionals who have had significant impact on increasing awareness of vestibular disorders)Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
  4. 2009
    Best Poster AwardAcademy of Psychosomatic Medicine
  5. 2007
    Distinguished Service AwardDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  6. 2007
    Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  7. 2005
    Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  8. 2005
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors
  9. 2004
    Albert Stunkard Faculty Recognition Award for Teaching and Mentoring ResidentsDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  10. 2001
    Earl Bond Award for Significant Contributions to Resident EducationDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  11. 1996
    Defense Meritorious Service Award for Outstanding Service in Education and ResearchUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  12. 1994
    Navy Achievement Medal for Outstanding Clinical and Administrative ServicesUnited States Naval Hospital--Guam
  13. 1992
    Winner, Bartholomew Hogan Award for Excellence in Research by a US Navy Psychiatry ResidentU.S. Navy Medical Department
  14. 1991
    Runner-up, Bartholomew Hogan Award for Excellence in Research by a US Navy Psychiatry ResidentU.S. Navy Medical Department

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Secretary, Executive BoardFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society
  2. 2023 - present
    Distinguished Life FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  3. 2021 - present
    Chair, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry
  5. 2020 - present
    Co-Chair, Classification CommitteeFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society
  6. 2019 - 2021
    Vice Chair, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  7. 2018 - 2022
    Member, Board of DirectorsFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society
  8. 2018 - present
    Founding MemberFunctional Neurologic Disorders Society
  9. 2017 - present
    Member, Research SubcommitteeAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  10. 2017 - present
    Member, Subcommittee on Classification of FunctioningBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders
  11. 2017 - 2021
    Member, Subcommittee on Mal de Debarquement and Motion SicknessBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders
  12. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  13. 2015 - present
    FellowAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  14. 2015 - 2016
    Member-ElectAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  15. 2015 - 2022
    Training DirectorMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
  16. 2015 - 2020
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology Education Executive Committee
  17. 2010 - 2020
    MemberDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychology Research Committee
  18. 2010 - 2017
    MemberNeuro/Psych Task Force, Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  19. 2010 - present
    Member, Classification Oversight CommitteeBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders
  20. 2010 - 2017
    Chair, Behavioral SubcommitteeBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society, Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders
  21. 2008 - 2009
    MemberTriage Strategic Initiative Task Force, Executive Committee, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  22. 2008 - present
    MemberMinnesota Psychiatric Society (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association
  23. 2007 - 2015
    MemberAcademy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
  24. 2006 - present
    Associate MemberAmerican Neurotology Society
  25. 2006 - present
    MemberBarany Society, the International Neurotology Research Society
  26. 2005 - 2008
    ChairInstitutional Review Board #1 (High-Risk Board), Office of Regulatory Affairs, University of Pennsylvania
  27. 2004 - 2005
    MemberInstitutional Review Board #7, Office of Regulatory Affairs, University of Pennsylvania
  28. 2004 - 2008
    MemberClinical Evaluation Subcommittee, Committee on Appointments and Promotions, School of Medicine
  29. 2003 - 2008
    MemberClinical Systems Security and Privacy Subcommittee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System
  30. 2000 - 2008
    MemberClinical Effectiveness and Quality Improvement Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System
  31. 2000 - 2002
    MemberPENN Friends Behavioral Health Coordinating Committee, University of Pennsylvania Health System
  32. 1999 - 2008
    MemberResidency Recruitment Committee, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
  33. 1999 - 2008
    MemberResidency Steering Committee, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
  34. 1998 - 2008
    Co-ChairClinical Effectiveness and Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  35. 1998 - 1999
    MemberMedical Executive Board, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System
  36. 1998 - 2008
    MemberPennsylvania Psychiatric Society (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association
  37. 1998 - 2008
    MemberPhiladelphia Psychiatric Society (Local Branch), American Psychiatric Association
  38. 1997 - 1998
    Co-ChairInpatient Psychiatry Services Integration Committee, Behavioral Health Network, University of Florida
  39. 1997 - 1998
    MemberAnxiety Disorders Program Committee, Behavioral Health Network, University of Florida
  40. 1997
    MemberNeuroscience Curriculum Vertical Integration Committee, College of Medicine, University of Florida
  41. 1997 - 1998
    MemberManaged Care Contracts Advisory Committee, Shands Hospital, University of Florida
  42. 1996 - 1998
    MemberMedicare Compliance Task Force, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine
  43. 1995 - 1996
    SecretarySociety of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association
  44. 1994 - 1996
    MemberSociety of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists (District Branch), American Psychiatric Association
  45. 1992 - 1994
    ChairPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, United States Naval Hospital, Guam, United States Navy Medical Department, Washington, DC
  46. 1992 - 1994
    ChairBio-Ethics Review Committee, United States Naval Hospital, Guam, United States Navy Medical Department, Washington, DC
  47. 1991 - 1992
    MemberEducation Policy and Curriculum Committee, Department of Psychiatry, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
  48. 1990 - 2022
    MemberAmerican Psychiatric Association
  49. 1985 - 2003
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.