Biography:
David Gavin, MD, MS completed his medical school, residency, and graduate training at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications focused on addiction disorders and schizophrenia and has received research funding from the VA and NIH. Dr. Gavin has over 10 years of experience treating patients and training residents in the care of individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. His work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the UIC Departmental Faculty of the Year Award, the NARSAD Young Investigator Grant, and the APIRE/AstraZeneca Young Minds in Psychiatry Award.
Dr. Gavin specializes in evidence-based psychopharmacology and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat mental health disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ADHD. He treats adolescents (ages 17 and older) and adults.
Expertise:
Psychopharmacology Psychiatric Evaluations Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders ADHD
Academic Appointments:
University of Illinois at Chicago -Department of Psychiatry
Clinical Associate Professor
Northwestern University-Department of Psychiatry
Lecturer
Publications:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/18oUmZwNVL_Ql/bibliography/public/
Awards and Honors:
2019 UIC Departmental Faculty of the Year
2013 NARSAD Young Investigator Grant
2012 CCTS Professional Development Award
2011 APIRE/AstraZeneca Young Minds in Psychiatry Award
2011 APA Research Colloquium Travel Award
2010 APA Research Colloquium Travel Award
2010-2013 NIH Loan Repayment Program
2009 Travel award, Emory University School of Medicine-Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Psychiatry Residents’ Symposium (Palm Beach, FL)
2006-2009 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
1999 BA with General Honors in the College and Special Honors in Biology
Education and Training:
Degrees:
1999 BA in Biology, University of Chicago
2004 MD, University of Illinois at Chicago-College of Medicine
2011 MS, University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency:
2004-2009 Adult Psychiatry Residency Research Track, University of Illinois at Chicago
Board Certification:
2007 Licensed Physician and Surgeon, State of Illinois
2021 Licensed Medical Doctor, State of Florida
2010 American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry
Contact:
Email: drdavidgavin@gavinpsychiatry.com
Phone: 224.269.2200 and 954.825.2885
Fax: 224.269.2201