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Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD

(Dr. Jon Chaffee, M.D.)
Specializes in: Pediatric Psychiatry
University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)
Professional interests include: depression, anorexia, personality disorders, and more.
5349 E 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803

Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA specializing in pediatric psychiatry. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange.

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Office Locations

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

5349 E 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-2200
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Some issues Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD can help you with:

Bulimia

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Common symptoms of bulimia include:

  • Acid reflux
  • Intestinal distress
  • Dehydration from purging
  • Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation)
  • Dental erosion from vomiting
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Delayed stomach emptying

Some people with bulimia may have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) that give their face a puffy "chipmunk" appearance. Their skin may look dehydrated and dull from repeated purging. Red scars and marks on the backs of the knuckles are prevalent in those with bulimia. Eating disorder experts may refer to these as "Russel's sign," named after a well-known psychologist.

However, others with bulimia may not show any outward signs of having an eating disorder. They may deliberately hide their eating habits or conceal their purging after a meal. It is important that family members and friends help loved ones with bulimia seek treatment. While many people with bulimia are still able to lead outwardly successful and active lifestyles, bulimia may have lasting and severe consequences to one's health. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia is particularly dangerous and may lead to heart attack or stroke. Similarly, continued dehydration and disturbances in electrolyte levels can cause kidney damage and reduced kidney function.

Treatment for bulimia typically includes therapy and nutrition counseling. Eating disorder support groups, both online and in person, are often beneficial to recovery. Medical professionals may also look to treat the mental health problems that frequently accompany bulimia, which are body dysmorphia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Dietary specialists can assist patients with reintegrating foods into their diet and increasing consumed calories. Some patients may attend inpatient rehabilitation or eating disorder clinics, which provide all of the above treatments in a residential facility.

Fortunately, many people recover from bulimia and are able to fully restore their health.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, is a mood disorder that causes people to develop depression around the same time every year. For those with seasonal affective disorder, a change of season induces negative emotions and unhappiness. SAD most frequently begins during the transition to fall and winter months and ceases in the springtime (known as fall-onset depression). At times, SAD can arise in the early summer and end in the fall, although this spring-onset depression is highly unusual.

Young adults ages 18 to 30 are most commonly diagnosed with SAD. For unknown reasons, more women have SAD than men. Those who have a preexisting mood disorder, mental illness, or live in a region with cloudy and dark weather are also more likely to have SAD. People with SAD may experience:

  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Fatigue
  • Daytime exhaustion
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Weight gain
  • Social withdrawal
  • Oversleeping
  • Headaches
  • Increased desire for carbohydrates
  • Difficulty focusing

The causes of seasonal depression are uncertain. It is suggested that the reduced daylight and sunshine of winter and fall can alter the chemistry of the brain. Sunlight may assist in the production of serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood and happiness. Less exposure to sunlight may result in decreased serotonin, leading to SAD. Other potential causes include disrupted circadian rhythms, vitamin D deficiency, and increased melatonin (sleep hormone).

A variety of treatments are used to alleviate SAD. Patients usually benefit from more than one treatment. Light therapy is a special lamp that lets off intense light. The therapy is performed at home with patients keeping the lamp a few feet away from them as they complete their regular activities. Two types of light therapy include the light box (consistently bright lamp) and the dawn simulator (lamp that gradually becomes brighter and brighter). Light therapy may be partnered with other treatments for SAD, such as:

  • Antidepressant medication
  • Increased sunlight exposure
  • Vitamin D supplements
  • Psychotherapy

SAD is more than feeling disappointed by shorter winter nights or rainy days; it is months of depression that can drastically influence mood and behavior. Fortunately, people with SAD typically respond quickly to consistent light therapy and other treatments. Self-care and relaxation are also vital to the SAD recovery process. For those with SAD, treatment can be the first step to making four or five months of the year enjoyable once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

electroconvulsive therapy

By Affordability:

electroconvulsive therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD performed more electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, medication management and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 82
hospital care 754
inpatient care 754
medication management 265

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 273
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 210
hospital care 421
inpatient care 421

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2013

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 26
Dementia 12
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 474
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 285
hospital care 538
inpatient care 538

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2014

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 518
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 114
hospital care 513
inpatient care 513

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2015

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 546
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 146
hospital care 650
inpatient care 650

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 92
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2016

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 20
Dementia 12
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 628
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 231
hospital care 1053
inpatient care 1053

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2017

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 442
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 237
hospital care 1257
inpatient care 1257

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 20
Hispanic 54
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2018

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 31
Dementia 17
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 423
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 320
hospital care 1354
inpatient care 1354

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 152
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 28
Hispanic 70
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2019

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 233
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 246
hospital care 1357
inpatient care 1357

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 23
Hispanic 45
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2020

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 29
Dementia 13
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 243
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 275
hospital care 1535
inpatient care 1535

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 37
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 29
Dementia 12
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 121
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) 345
hospital care 923
inpatient care 923

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 16
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Long Beach, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 390
hospital care 941
inpatient care 941

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 78
Ethnicity
Black / African American 11
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 118
Hispanic 30
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 134
65 to 74 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 64
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 1
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Long Beach, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jon F. Chaffee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $2,355 SPRAVATO
$1,383 		INVEGA SUSTENNA
$701 		INVEGA TRINZA
$107 		RISPERDAL
$69 		RISPERDAL CONSTA
$64 		Other
$31
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $200 ABILIFY MAINTENA
$162 		ABILIFY TABLET
$21 		REXULTI
$18
LivaNova USA, Inc. $186 VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator
$186
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $100 LATUDA
$100
Alkermes, Inc. $47 Aristada 882mg
$47
Other $63 Nuedexta
$45 		SAPHRIS
$18
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,806
Education $144

Biography

Dr. Jon Chaffee is a physician who specializes in pediatric psychiatry. His areas of expertise include the following: bulimia, alcohol abuse, and behavioral therapy. Dr. Chaffee is affiliated with Providence. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Chaffee's average rating from his patients is 2.5 stars (out of 5).

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