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Nathaniel Clark, MD, Psychiatry, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NathanielClarkMD

Psychiatry Nashville, TN

Chief Medical Officer, Vanderbilt Behavioral Health

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Summary

  • As Chief Medical Officer of Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, I serve as the lead physician of the clinical faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. I founded and developed the Neuromodulation Program (including Electroconvulsive Therapy and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) into a busy service with 6 clinical providers, 2 nurses, and 2 support staff. I have received numerous teaching awards in the early career for Medical Student and Resident education at Vanderbilt, a top 15 medical school. My administrative duties include directly supervising a group of clinical directors who manage the clinical efforts of Vanderbilt Medical Group providers in the Department.

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2001 - 2005
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBA, English Literature, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Teacher of the Year Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, 2011
  • AOA Honor Society, Faculty Inductee Vanderbilt University Medical School, 2010
  • Thomas E. Brittingham Clinical Teaching Award for Excellence in Clinical Education of Medical Students Vanderbilt University Medical School, 2009, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Impedance testing on cochlear implants after electroconvulsive therapy  
    McRackan TR, Rivas A, Hedley-Williams A, Raj V, Dietrich MS, Clark NK, Labadie RF, J ECT, 1/1/2014
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy in a cochlear implant patient  
    Labadie, RF, Clark NK, Cobb CM, Benningfield MM, Fuchs DC, Otol Neurotol, 1/1/2010

Other

  • Innovative Treatments for Depression 
    Clark N, WTVF-TV NewsChannel5 Nashville, Vanderbilt Healthline
    1/21/2013

Press Mentions

  • Naomi Judd Championed Mental Health. Here's How You Can Find Help and Be an Advocate
    Naomi Judd Championed Mental Health. Here's How You Can Find Help and Be an AdvocateMay 3rd, 2022
  • My Southern Health: Male Bonding Is Good for Your Health
    My Southern Health: Male Bonding Is Good for Your HealthFebruary 9th, 2018

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