Jason Allen Webb, M.D., DFAPA, FAAHPM, FACP (he/him)
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
- Section Chief, Palliative Care, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Webb specializes in caring for patients with serious illnesses such as cancer, dementia, and advanced heart and lung disease. He has advanced training in palliative medicine and psychiatry. His combined expertise provides for patient-centered care of the symptoms that can accompany serious illness, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Webb is passionate about integrating palliative care for patients with blood cancers and those patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. He focuses on the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients, and their families, during the course of treatment. He enjoys developing relationships with his patients and collaborating with other specialists across the health system to improve goal-concordant care.
Dr. Webb and his partner, an architect, enjoy spending time with their children in many of the local Portland parks and farmer's markets. Dr. Webb enjoys writing poetry, hiking with his kids, building LEGO's, riding his bike, and watching college sports.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.S., 2002, University of Portland
- M.D., 2007, University of Nevada, School of Medicine
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Internship
- Internal Medicine & Psychiatry, Duke University, 2008
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Residency
- Internal Medicine & Psychiatry, Duke University, 2012
- Chief Resident, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Duke University, 2011
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine & Psychiatry, Duke University, 2012
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Duke University/Durham VA Medical Center, 2013
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Fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Duke University, 2014
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Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2012
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry, 2013
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2014
Memberships and associations:
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Psychiatric Association
- American College of Physicians
Areas of interest
- Early Integrated Palliative Care for Patients with Blood Cancers, Cancer Pain, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Anxiety and Depression.
Honors and awards
- Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association - 2021
- Hearst Leadership Scholar Award, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Inspirational Leader Under 40, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2015
- Dr. Joseph R. McClellen Scholar Award, Duke University Department of Medicine, 2012
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1998