Robert Jones, M.D.
Clinical Staff Member
I have practiced psychiatry for over 35 years in the Bay Area and have extensive experience working with the full range and severity of psychiatric diagnoses.
I first graduated with a BA in political science from Auburn university, I attended Tulane University Law School in New Orleans where I received a JD decree. On returning to my home state of Alabama I practiced law concentrating on civil rights issues. I became aware of the adverse impact of legal, social and economic problems on my client’s health both physical and mental. This led me to attended Loyola Medical School in Chicago.
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On completing medical school, the first years of my residency were at Herrick Hospital in Berkeley. Then I went on to finish my residency and stayed on as a staff member and unit chief at Chestnut Lodge Hospital in Rockville, Maryland, known for treatment of severe psychiatric problems.
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When I returned to the bay area, I was first medical director of a residential treatment program. Then moved on to John George Psychiatric Pavilion where I served as Director of the Inpatient Service, Chairman and Medical Director, working with difficult and complex psychiatric problems.
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I tired of struggling with politicians to improve and increase support and resources for mental health treatment. So, I moved on to work with a Kaiser outpatient clinic. I worked in the clinic for 17 years treating a wide range of problems. This was a change from the more severe illnesses I had worked with before. It was a pleasure and privilege to follow patients for many years there.
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Now I have come to Berkeley Therapy Institute where I continue this work without the limitations imposed by large health care bureaucracies. I very much enjoy my work and hope to meet and get to know you.
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I am married and now a happy and proud grandfather. My other interests are art, music (jazz and rock), science fiction, baseball and meditation.
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Robert Jones, MD
Berkeley Therapy Institute
510.841.8484x1121
