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Charles Parker, DO, Psychiatry, Virginia Beach, VA, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital

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Psychiatry Virginia Beach, VA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Integrative Psychiatry

Consultant, Author: "New ADHD Medication Rules - Brain Science & Common Sense"[2012], "Deep Recovery"[1992], Child, Adol., Adult Psych, CoreBrain Academy - Training

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Summary

  • Board Certified Psych, trained in Child and Adolescent with >20 years of speaking for pharmaceutical companies nationally, SPECT brain imaging certification with the NRC, trained in the latest advances in neurophysiologic testing, devoted to accuracy, two books and two websites: https://www.corebrainacademy.com/ & https://corebrainjournal.com/mission - now actively involved with consultant & locums work, no longer in private practice. Brief Bio: http://corepsych.com/bio- Full CV: http://corepsych.com/cv
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    Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist: On a mission to improve global mind care through understanding balanced brain function and the biomedical roadblocks.

Education & Training

  • Philadelphia Association of Psychoanalysis
    Philadelphia Association of PsychoanalysisPsychoanalyst, Adult Psychoanalysis, 1972 - 1979
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1972 - 1974
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Psychiatry, 1970 - 1972
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1968
  • Westminster College - Missouri
    Westminster College - MissouriB.S., Biology, 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 1975 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2010 - 2024
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State License 2020 - 2024
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State License 2020 - 2022
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1969 - 1976
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Society for Neuroscience, 2010-2013

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Case Report: Trichotillomania: Apparent 2D6 interaction with amphetamine and paroxetine  
    Parker, NW, and Parker, CE, Journal of Primary Psychiatry, 9/1/2005

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Multiple 1.5-2 hr. Neuroscience Presentations on evidenced based biomedical evaluations Neurotransmitters, Immunity, Hormones and Office Practice 
    Multiple Locations, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • "Anxiety and Hypervigilance: Subsets of ADHD Spectrum Disorders” and “Side Effects…? Predictable Outcomes with Stimulant Medications" 
    Multiple Locations, 1997 - 2010
  • Over 1000 On-site Presentations for pediatricians, child & adult psychiatrists, other medical professionals 
    Multiple Locations, 1997 - 2010 NB: The dates are wrong on this list, no reason to correct them.
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Other

  • Hosted and interviewed/reported on Cable TV recovery topics with selected guests 
    Parker C, Straight Talk: Cable TV Series: Channel 27
    Norfolk, VA
  • Blogging Awards for Brain, ADHD, Parents of ADHD Children, Neuroscience. Documenting the new brain science applications for both public and professionals – Neuroscienc... 
    Parker C, CorePsych Blog and Newsletter
    http://www.corepsychblog.com
  • Topical Issues - Recovery, Addictions, Biomedical Insights, The Evolution of Mind Science and Brain Applications in Office Recovery Practice 
    Parker C, Multiple local and national television nationally including CBN in Hampton Roads

Press Mentions

  • Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Conducts Veteran Outreach at Cook County Jail
    Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Conducts Veteran Outreach at Cook County JailJuly 16th, 2021
  • Dr. Hallowell Family Lessons
    Dr. Hallowell Family LessonsNovember 29th, 2018

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