Jeff Kendall, PsyD

Associate Professor
Psychiatry, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Contact Information

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75390

Office Phone: 214-648-7412
Office Fax: 214-645-2798

jeffrey.kendall@utsouthwestern.edu

Biography

Dr. Jeff Kendall is the Clinical Leader,Supportive Services for the Simmons Cancer Center. Previously, he has directed psychosocial oncology departments in Colorado and Delaware. His training includes receiving his Doctoral degree from Indiana State University in 1997 and completing a Fellowship in Psycho-oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kendall has worked in comprehensive cancer centers, university medical centers, and community cancer centers. He has Co-Chaired the Survivorship and Palliative Care subcommittee of the NCI sponsored National Community Cancer Center Pilot and published over 25 journal articles related to psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine. He speaks nationally and internationally on topics related to psychosocial oncology and cancer survivorship.

Education

Graduate SchoolIndiana State University, Psychology (1997)
Graduate SchoolSaint Bonaventure University, Psychology (1992)
UndergraduateGrove City College, Psychology (1990)

Research Interests

Cancer Survivorship Issues
Psychosocial Oncology

Honors/Awards

NCI NCCCP Suvivorship Committee Chair

(2007)