Stephen Deci

Stephen Deci is an Assistant Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry. He serves as Co-director of the MS3 Psychiatry Clerkship and practices at the Chestnut Ridge Center in Morgantown, WV.

• Education: MD from West Virginia University

His research focuses on interdisciplinary care in psychiatry and behavioral medicine, particularly addressing the mental health needs of transgender adolescents in palliative care settings. His 2024 publication in Pediatrics highlights clinical approaches to gender-affirming end-of-life care.

Deci's work intersects with subfields such as Pediatric Palliative Care, Transgender Health, Adolescent Psychiatry, and Medical Ethics. While no formal awards or advisees are listed in the provided materials, his clinical role and educational contributions are central to his professional profile.

Patient Care: Contact via phone at 304-293-5323 for clinical inquiries at the Chestnut Ridge Center (930 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, WV 26505).