About Dr. Amato

Dr. Jacqueline Amato is a board certified General Psychiatrist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a rich and diverse background of professional skills and personal interests. Her holistic approach to working with her clients is reflected in her own lifestyle. 

BOARD CERTIFICATION

February 2018

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 

Maintenance of Certification

Diplomate #4977, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

October 2017                                

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Maintenance of Certification

Diplomate #46449, General Psychiatry

December 2001                       

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board 

Diplomate #4977, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry            

May 1999

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Diplomate #46449, General Psychiatry
 

EMPLOYMENT

2009 – Present        

Jacqueline M. Amato, MD, PC

Private Practice, Medford, OR

2000-2009                                    

PeaceHealth Medical Group, Eugene, OR

Staff Psychiatrist - Adult and Child& Adolescent

1999 - 2000                                  

Brooklane Health Services, Hagerstown, MD

Staff Psychiatrist - Adult and Child& Adolescent
 

FELLOWSHIP

1997-1999                                   

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

RESIDENCY

1994-1997            

University of Illinois at Chicago

General Psychiatry Residency
 

EDUCATION

1990-1994            

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

M.D.

1988-1989            

Loyola University of Chicago

Post-Baccalaureate Program Completed

1980-1983            

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Specialization:  Photography
 

PUBLICATIONS

 Amato JM. (2007)  Red Flags:  When to take your child with autism to a psychiatrist.  Interacitve Autism Network Newsletter.  August 15, 2007.

Amato JM.  (2007)  Exploring the Unknowns.  Autism Asperger Publishing Company, Summer 2007 Newsletter.

Amato JM.  (2007)  Bittersweet Reality.  Autism Asperger Publishing Company, Spring 2007 Newsletter.

Nageotte CA, Amato JM. (1997) Treatment of Addiction in Adolescent Populations. In: Miller NS. (ed.) . The Principles and Practice of Addictions in Psychiatry.  Philadelphia:  W.B. Saunders. 

Amato JM.  (1996)  The Art of Mentorship.  Psychiatric Times Vol. XIII, 
No. 10: 27.
 

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

1998-1999            

General Psychiatry Consultant, Franklin Square Hospital

1997-1998            

Emergency Psychiatry Consultant, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

1996-1997            

Geriatric Consultant for Pro Act Health Services, Emerald Park Nursing Home

1988-1989            

Children’s Memorial Emergency Department - Clerical Staff

1983-1989           

Jacqueline Amato Freelance Photography
 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1990-1991            

Ronald McDonald House Volunteer

1988       

Children's Memorial Emergency Department Volunteer

1976-Present     

Personal Fitness Program - running, swimming, bicycling

November 2010

Certified 200 Hour CYT Yoga Instructor

AFFILIATIONS   

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Oregon Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Jackson County Medical Society