Chase Samsel

Dr. Samsel’s research focuses on overlapping and under-recognized physical and psychiatric diagnoses, problems, and interventions to improve the quality of life of patients with serious illness. He also has special interests in communication, neuropsychiatric illness, integrated behavioral health, and palliative care.

Education

• Triple Board Residency and Fellowship Brown University (2008 — 2013)
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University (2004 — 2008)
• Bachelor’s Degree University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (2000 — 2004)

Companies

• Medical Director Boston Children's Hospital (2020)
• Assistant Professor Of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School (2019)
• Associate Director Training Boston Children's Hospital (2018)
• Private Practice and Consulting Self-employed (2015)
• Attending Physician/Child Psychiatrist Boston Childrens Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2013)
• Associate Medical Director Boston Children's Hospital (2019 — 2020) Instructor in Psychiatry Harvard Medical School (2013 — 2019)

Publications

Parent-Provider Communication in Hospitalized Children with Advanced Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol. 2022 May 10. ViewParent-Provider Communication in Hospitalized Children with Advanced Heart Disease. Abstract

Chronic Pain and Its Impact on Child Mental Health: Management Challenges and Clinical Guidance for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Apr 25. ViewChronic Pain and Its Impact on Child Mental Health: Management Challenges and Clinical Guidance for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. Abstract

Parent-Reported Symptoms and Perceived Effectiveness of Treatment in Children Hospitalized with Advanced Heart Disease. J Pediatr. 2021 Nov; 238:221-227.e1. ViewParent-Reported Symptoms and Perceived Effectiveness of Treatment in Children Hospitalized with Advanced Heart Disease. Abstract

Risk factors for steroid-induced affective disorder in children with leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 05; 68(5):e28847. ViewRisk factors for steroid-induced affective disorder in children with leukemia. Abstract

Characterization Study of Patients Presenting to an Acute Care Pediatric Hospital Identified With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Hosp Pediatr. 2020 07; 10(7):600-607. ViewCharacterization Study of Patients Presenting to an Acute Care Pediatric Hospital Identified With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Abstract

Psychotropic medication use trends in a large pediatric and young adult solid organ transplant population. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 05; 23(3):e13380. ViewPsychotropic medication use trends in a large pediatric and young adult solid organ transplant population. Abstract

Reply to: Comment on: Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea: Lessons learned from child and adolescent psychiatry. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 01; 66(1):e27490. ViewReply to: Comment on: Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea: Lessons learned from child and adolescent psychiatry. Abstract

Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea: Lessons learned from child and adolescent psychiatry. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Oct; 65(10):e27289. ViewOlanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea: Lessons learned from child and adolescent psychiatry. Abstract

Integrated Behavioral Health Care in Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2017 10; 26(4):785-794. ViewIntegrated Behavioral Health Care in Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics. Abstract

The Impact of Cancer and its Treatment on the Growth and Development of the Pediatric Patient. Curr Pediatr Rev. 2017; 13(1):24-33. ViewThe Impact of Cancer and its Treatment on the Growth and Development of the Pediatric Patient. Abstract

Medical Traumatic Stress: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Iatrogenic Acute Food Refusal in the Inpatient Setting. Hosp Pediatr. 2016 11; 6(11):693-698. ViewMedical Traumatic Stress: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Iatrogenic Acute Food Refusal in the Inpatient Setting. Abstract

Risk factors and treatment for steroid-related mood and behavior symptoms in preschool children with leukemia: A case series. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 02; 64(2):343-345. ViewRisk factors and treatment for steroid-related mood and behavior symptoms in preschool children with leukemia: A case series. Abstract

AACAP News. Integrated Care for Seriously Ill Children: The Synergy of Psychosomatics and Palliative Care. 2016; 47(6):210-211.

End-of-life care in a regional level IV neonatal intensive care unit after implementation of a palliative care initiative. J Perinatol. 2015 Mar; 35(3):223-8. ViewEnd-of-life care in a regional level IV neonatal intensive care unit after implementation of a palliative care initiative. Abstract

Ketamine: A Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression or Party Drug of the ‘70’s?. Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update. 2013; 15(1):2-3.

Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Necrotizing Fasciitis in an Infant. Clinical Microbiology Newsletter. 2008; 30(22):171-173.