Chad is a dual certified advanced practice registered nurse, specializing in psychiatric-mental health and family practice. Having been a nurse practitioner since 2006, he has worked in a variety of settings, to include both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as a psychiatric emergency room.
He has experience in treating people of all ages as well as managing a variety of complex psychiatric diagnoses. In addition to his training as a nurse practitioner, Chad has an earned PhD in Health Studies with an emphasis on population health. He has served as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and on the board of directors of the Acclaim Physician Group of John Peter Smith Hospital Network. He has previous recognitions as the John Peter Smith Hospital Network Department of Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider of the Year as well as the D Magazine Excellence in Nursing award.
Outside of his clinical practice, Chad is active in his community, serving as the Secretary on the Board of Trustees for the city library as well as the co-chair of his church’s Outreach Committee.