Dale B. Mortimer M.D., P.C.

Physician Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
General Adult Psychiatry

10,000 NE 7th Ave., Suite #385
Vancouver, WA 98685

phone: (360) 882-9058

EDUCATION

1981-85   Medical Degree, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) School of Medicine, Portland, OR
1978-81   Post-baccalaureate program in general studies, Southern Oregon State College. Ashland, OR
1971-75   Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College. Annapolis, MD

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (1993)
• National Board of Medical Examiners (1986)

AMERICAN BOARD OF PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY (1990)

MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST (1980)

GRADUATE RECORD EXAM (1976)

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (1970)

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING

MEDICAL LICENSURE

• State of Washington (active)

ACADEMIC HONORS

• OHSU School of Medicine honors grades in: clinical psychiatry clerkship; Neurology/ Neurosurgery clerkship; Psychiatry/ Circadian rhythms; Nutrition; Fluids and Electrolytes
• National Institute on Aging Summer Geriatrics Fellowship. Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR
• Theta Delta Phi Honor Society. Southern Oregon State College, Ashland, Oregon

AWARDS

• HealthGrades Physicians Honor Role, 2011 (www.healthgrades.com/physician)
• Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2010 (www.vitals.com/doctors)
• America’s Top Psychiatrist, 2010 (Consumer’s Research Council of America)

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Clark County Medical Society
• St. John’s College Alumni Association
• Stockford Village Business Association

SPECIAL CLINICAL INTERESTS

• Psychotherapy
• Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
• Tourette’s disorder
• Clinical applications of hypnosis
• Psychopharmacology
• Medical ethics

CLINICAL DRUG TRIALS EXPERIENCE

• Principle investigator. Post-traumatic stress disorder, phase III, double-blind. SmithKline Beecham (1999)
• Principal investigator. Drug, social phobia, phase III. SmithKline Beecham (1999–2000)
• Clinical investigator. Major depressive disorder, phase III, double-blind. Organon (1999–2000)
• Clinical investigator. Generalized anxiety disorder, phase III, double– blind. Pharmacia & Upjohn (1999–2000)
• Clinical investigator. Major depressive disorder resistant to drug, phase III. (1999-2000)
• Clinical investigator. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group study (1999-2000)
• Clinical investigator. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, double blind, placebo controlled, study of modified release (1999-2000)

BOOK REVIEWS

• Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy with Children, 3rd edition - Olness K and Kohen D, Journal American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry,1997
• Missing Children: Rhetoric and Reality - Forst ML & Blomquist ME, Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 1993
• Mosaic of Despair: Human Breakdowns in Prison - Toch H, International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology, 1993

PUBLICATIONS WRITTEN BY DR. MORTIMER

• Mortimer DB, “Successful treatment of ADHD in an adult with comorbidities using cognitive behavioral therapy plus high–dose methamphetamine HCl,” Current Concepts Series: Innovations in Health Care: CNS Disorders Case Studies, Access Medical Press. 2004
• Mortimer DB, “Successful treatment of social phobia and ADHD: case report”, SPREAD the News.1999; 1:4
• George RA, Mortimer DB, “Identification and medical treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the juvenile justice setting,” The ADHD Report. 1998;6:6(December)
• Mortimer DB, George RA, “Identification and treatment of adult male attention deficit disorder,” Corrective and Social Psychiatry.1997; 43:1
• Mortimer DB, “ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in correctional settings”(editorial), The Newsletter of the Caucus of Psychiatrists Practicing in Criminal Justice Settings.1997; 4:1
• Mortimer DB, “History and treatment efforts for a prison special management unit: the psychiatrist’s role in the Special Management Unit,” International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology. 1993;37:2

ARTICLES ABOUT DR. MORTIMER

• “Doing time on the dark side,” The Reporter of St. John’s College. 1997
• Member profile: Dale Mortimer, M.D.,” Oregon Psychiatric Association Current Issues. 1997; 3(7)
• “ Two psychiatrists break out of office settings to take their skills behind bars,” Psychiatric News. 1996; 31(10)
• “States begin to address tragedy of mentally ill prisoners,” Psychiatric News. July 21, 1995
• “Criminality: a biological perspective,” Oregon Department of Correction News. 1994;(36)

PRESENTATIONS AND COLLOQUIA

• “Uses of donepezil in the treatment of Tourette’s disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism.” Bellevue, WA (2004)
• “ADHD and stimulants: clinical update.” Portland Society of Pharmacists. Portland, Oregon (2002)
• “Depression in children and adolescent students: How school psychologists can help.” Educational Service District #112. Vancouver, WA (2002)
• “ADHD and medication options.” SW Washington Pharmacists Association. Vancouver, WA (2001)
• “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder update for pharmacists: from cellular neurobiology to medications.” Oregon State Pharmacists Association. Sun River, Oregon (2001)
• “Responsible use of psychostimulants in medical practice.” Presentation. SW Washington Pharmacist Association.Vancouver, Washington (2000)
• Discussant. “The moral and political implications of George Eliot’s Middlemarch.” Liberty Fund colloquium. Annapolis, MD (2000)
• “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: current opinions regarding assessment and treatment.” Professional Society of Oregon Pharmacists, Portland, OR (2000)
• “Docs and cops: choices, options and consequences.” Presentation on medical consequences of handgun injuries. Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts, WA (1999–2000)
• “ADHD and treatment options.” Presentation to primary care physicians. Sauvie Island, Oregon (1999)
• “The use of stimulants for ADHD.” Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center. Beaverton, Oregon (1999)
• “Assessment and treatment of childhood depression.” Family Medicine of SW Washington, Vancouver, WA (1999)
• “Medications for ADHD: should I, or shouldn’t I?,” Presentation for Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Vancouver, WA (1999)
• “ADHD for internists and pediatricians.” Presentation. Vancouver Clinic, Vancouver, WA (1999)
• “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or pharmacists.” SW Washington Pharmacist Association (1999)
• “Childhood depression: assessment and treatment for pediatricians.” Presentation. SW Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, WA (2/99)
• “Assessment and treatment of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for adult psychiatrists.”
• Department of Psychiatry. SW Washington Medical Center (1999)
• Strauss’ “The Upright Posture.” Seminar leader. Portland, OR (1999)
• “Advances in antidepressant therapy and treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.” Presentation. Columbia River Mental Health Center. Vancouver, WA (1998)
• “The Pediatric Symptom Checklist.”Presentation. SW Washington Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. Vancouver, WA (1998)
• “Tourette’s disorder.” Public presentation. Vancouver, Washington (1998)
• “ADHD and co–occurring mental disorders.” Public presentation. LaCenter, WA (1998)
• “Diagnosis and treatment options for children and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder.” Public presentation. SW Washington Medical Center.Vancouver, WA (1997)
• “Medications for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.” Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Vancouver, WA (1997)
• “Tourette’s disorder,” public presentation, Vancouver, Washington (1997)
• “Adolescent with comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and social phobia.” Case conference. OHSU Department of Psychiatry, Portland, Oregon (1997)
• “Juveniles in adult prisons.” American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting workshop (“Juvenile offenders: clinical and legal issues”), Manhattan, NY (1996)
• “Psychiatric medications: pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics.” Oregon Department of Corrections. Salem, Oregon (1996)
• “Transition to private practice.” Yearly seminar. OHSU child psychiatry fellows and staff, Portland, OR (1995-1997)
• “Social phobia,” Mt. View High School. Vancouver, WA (1995-1996)
• “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.” Public lecture. ChADD, Vancouver, WA (1996)
• “Head meds.” Pediatrics Department. SW Washington Medical Center, Vancouver, Washington (1995)
• “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder throughout the lifespan.” Public presentation. SW Washington Medical Center. Vancouver, WA (1995)
• “Biochemical principles applied in treatment.” Oregon Department of Corrections Leadership Forum, Salem, OR (1994)
• “Managing psychiatric crises in correctional facilities: use of emergency medications.” American Psychiatric Association annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA (1994)
• “Drug withdrawal syndromes in jails and prisons,” American PsychiatricAssociation annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA (1994)
• “Child psychiatry in Oregon’s maximum security prison.” Oregon State Hospital. Salem, Oregon (1993)
• “Psychiatric treatment of inmates in a maximum security prison: from play pen to state pen.” OHSU Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Portland, Oregon (1991)
• “Sleep hygiene and your teen,” Public presentation. Morrison Center. Portland, Oregon (1991)
• “Neurological soft signs: what – if anything – do they mean?” OHSU Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Portland, Oregon (1990)
• “The uses of hypnosis in the emergency department.” OHSU Department of Psychiatry (1987)
• “How to perform, interpret, and document a psychiatric mental status exam.” Josephine County Mental Health Program, Grants Pass, Oregon (1987)
• “Psychiatric and anticonvulsant medications.” Public presentation. Grants Pass, Oregon (1987)

PAST EMPLOYMENT

• Clinical Investigator. Oregon Center for Clinical Investigations. Lake Oswego, Oregon (1999-2000)
• Psychiatric consultant. National Development and Research Institutes, New York City, NY (1998)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Springbrook Northwest, Inc., Newberg, Oregon. Staff consultation, and evaluation/treatment of chemically dependent physicians and other substance dependent professionals in a residential treatment setting (1998)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Pacific Counseling Center. Vancouver, WA. Staff consultation (1996-7)
• Consulting psychiatrist, Oregon Department of Corrections. Oregon State Penitentiary. Salem. Evaluation/ treatment of men and women inmates from 16 to 84 years of age in Oregon State Penitentiary’s Special Management Unit, and other Oregon prison locations. Evaluation and treatment of about 1,400 inmates. Consulting to: general medical staff; mental health providers; inmates’ families; prison security, administrative staff and prison superintendents; Oregon State Hospital administration; parole board; parole board consulting psychologists; Attorney General; and the Oregon Psychiatric Association Legislative Committee. Hostage negotiation. (1990-1997)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Turnaround Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, Adolescent Program, SW Washington Medical Center, Vancouver (1991-1993)
• Psychiatric examiner. Portland VA Medical Center, Compensation and Pension Division (1991-3)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Clark County Regional Support Network, Vancouver, WA (1992)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Breakthrough Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, Morrison Center, Portland, Oregon. Evaluation and treatment of adjudicated, chemically dependent adolescents (1989-1992)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center. Beaverton, OR.Evaluation/ treatment (1990)
• Consulting psychiatrist. Linn County Mental Health Center, Oregon. Evaluation/ treatment (1990)
• Psychiatrist and officer-of-the-day. Dammasch State Hospital, Wilsonville, Oregon. Medical/ psychiatric evaluation/treatment of adults, crisis triage, and minor surgical procedures (1987-1990)
• Psychiatric consultant. St. Mary’s Academy for Girls. Portland, Oregon. Staff consultation (1989-1990)
• Psychiatric consultant. OHSU Department of Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic, Portland, OR (1990)
• Psychiatric consultant. Child Development Specialist Program, Portland Public Schools, OR (1988-1989)
• Psychiatric consultant. Child and Adolescent Treatment Program. Oregon State Hospital. Salem, OR Evaluation/ treatment of inpatient children and adolescents. (1988)
• Psychiatric consultant. Josephine County Mental Health Program. Grants Pass, Oregon. Program consultation, patient evaluation/ treatment services to: county jail, crisis outreach team, children’s resource team, MR/DD program, staff physicians, and chief administrator (1987-1988)
• Psychiatric consultant. Alcohol and Drug Detox and Treatment Services. Vancouver Veterans Administration Medical Center, Vancouver,WA (1988)
• Research assistant/ special EEG sleep technician. Neurology Department. OHSU. Portland, Oregon (1982-1986)
• Lab technician IV. Southern Oregon State College Biology Department. Ashland, Oregon (1978-1981)
• Administrative assistant. Southern Oregon State College Honors Program. Ashland, Oregon (1978-1981)
• Assistant crew boss and medic. Initial attack and suppression; and tanker crews. Criminal fire investigation. US Forest Service. Oakridge and Ashland Ranger Districts, Oregon (1976-1981)
• Volunteer physician’s assistant. Ashland Community Health Clinic, Ashland, Oregon (1979-1981)
• Emergency Medical Technician I. Ashland, Oregon (1977-1978)
• Volunteer naturalist’s assistant. Nassau County Museum System, NY (1975-76)
• Clerk typist. Internal Revenue Service. Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY (1974)