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Althea Conley, MD

Education

Medical School: University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

Residency: Strong Memorial Hosp - Univ of Rochester

Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital

Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital

Certification

American Board of Psychiatry

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Bio

Althea Conley, MD, PhD is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience caring for children, adolescents, and families. She is passionate about helping others and is committed to providing compassionate, thoughtful mental health care tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Dr. Conley earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas–Fayetteville and completed her clinical psychology internship at the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her educational background in both medicine and psychology brings a comprehensive perspective to caring for children and teens navigating emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Outside of work, Dr. Conley enjoys taking long walks, spending time with her family, and teaching her Bible study group. She is the proud mother of four daughters, Katherine, Lydia, Vivian, and Madelynn.

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