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Daniel Spencer, MD

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Education

Medical School: Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California

Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital

Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

American Board of Psychiatry

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Personal Statement

I was drawn to CHKD due to the commitment to treating each child and family with respect and providing comprehensive services that treat the whole person and family. I am very excited to be a part of developing better access to mental health care for the region.

Bio

Dr. Spencer grew up in upstate New York, the youngest of four brothers. While there were no doctors in the family, his parents encouraged him to follow his interests. In school, that meant many science, math, Latin, and Ancient Greek classes in high school and college.

After playing water polo at Brown University and making many trips to California with the team, Dr. Spencer was drawn to the west coast for medical school at Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.

He returned to Brown University for a residency at Rhode Island Hospital and most recently served four years as co-director of the inpatient integrated medical psychiatric program at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

Dr. Spencer enjoys working with families and getting to know how each approaches issues that come up. 

He and his wife have three children. 

Meet Dr. Daniel Spencer

 

Additional Information

Refer to Our Mental Health Program

CHKD is working hard to build a Mental Health Program with care access opportunities for all children in need. We currently have a high volume of requests and partner with mental health agencies outside of CHKD to ensure all children referred receive an appropriate treatment resource. Find inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization referral information here.

Inpatient, Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization Referrals
Patient with providers in Children's Pavilion

Concerned About Your Child's Mental Health?

If you are concerned about your child's mental health, the best place to start is with your child's primary care pediatrician. Many of CHKD's pediatricians have completed advanced training in the management of disorders such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

Find a CHKD Pediatrician Near You