Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Author Robert L Jamison, PhD, CCM, WCC, BH-C . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Author Robert L , appreciate you joining us today. What was your school or training experience like? Share an anecdote or two that you feel illustrate important aspects or the overall nature of your schooling/training experience.
Academic and Clinical Background
Dr. Jamison earned countless continuing education credits (CEUs) and subquencely obtained a PhD degree, where his academic research focused on biopsychosocial models of care, chronic disease management, and preventive health systems
His professional philosophy integrates clinical precision, behavioral intelligence, and holistic healing, forming a unified framework that bridges medicine, psychology, and patient advocacy.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Jamison served as a Surgical Physician Assistant at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, specializing in general, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, reconstructive, and gynecologic surgery. His proficiency in perioperative protocol management, sterile field control, and interdepartmental surgical coordination established him as a trusted authority in procedural care and hospital operations.
Authorship and Scholarly Contribution
Author of the Inspirational Work:
“Alone: Turning Unseen Wounds of Depression into Wisdom – An Empowerment Guide from Depression to Transformation”
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7B1Y4PM?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
Dr. Jamison’s transformative book is a seminal contribution to behavioral health literature, merging clinical insight, research-based psychology, and lived human experience.
The work explores the psychodynamics of depression, mindfulness-based recovery, and emotional reintegration, guiding readers from despair to empowerment.
Through the narrative of personal loss and professional resilience, particularly following his mother’s passing, Dr. Jamison illustrates how adversity can become a source of wisdom, compassion, and psychological strength.
The book has become a tool for clinical education and motivational therapy, offering a comprehensive framework for mental wellness and adaptive coping mechanisms.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Professional Summary – Dr. Robert L. Jamison, Ph.D., BH-C, WCC, CCM
Dr. Robert L. Jamison is a renowned healthcare executive, clinical scholar, and behavioral health consultant with more than two decades of multifaceted expertise across medical science, behavioral medicine, and healthcare administration.
He serves as the Founder and Director of Alternative Healthcare LA and Administrator and Medical Consultant at Centro Medico Community Clinic, Los Angeles, where he leads large-scale initiatives in integrative care, chronic disease management, and behavioral health innovation. His professional journey is marked by clinical depth, educational leadership, and humanitarian service that together define his global impact in the field of health sciences.
Leadership in Behavioral Health and Clinical Practice
As a Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Care Clinician (HBOT) and Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Jamison has implemented Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) systems that fuse clinical technology with psychosocial care.
He has been at the forefront of developing behavioral health integration (BHI) frameworks, telehealth models, and clinical data-driven interventions that enhance both patient outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.
Dr. Jamison’s holistic methodology is anchored in behavioral science, cognitive therapy, and neuropsychological assessment, reflecting his commitment to treating both the physiological and psychological dimensions of human health.
Certifications and Specialized Credentials
Certified Behavioral Health Consultant (BH-C) – Psychology Associates Group Certified Christian Therapist – Life Changing World Outreach Ministries (2016) Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Care Clinician (HBOT) – 2013 Director of Behavioral Health and Chronic Care Management – Alternative Healthcare LA Administrator and Medical Consultant – Centro Medico Community Clinic, Los Angeles BLS Instructor and Clinical Trainer – American Heart Association Surgical Physician Assistant – Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis
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Educational and Humanitarian Impact
Beyond his professional appointments, Dr. Jamison has dedicated his career to expanding access to healthcare education, particularly for marginalized and underrepresented communities.
Through Alternative Healthcare LA, he has created training pipelines for allied health professionals, behavioral health educators, and clinical technicians, providing both instruction and mentorship that empower individuals to achieve national certification and sustainable careers in healthcare.
His educational philosophy emphasizes competency-based learning, ethical accountability, and humanistic care, aligning with global health objectives for capacity building and social equity.
My Purpose of raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is simple 🎀 I Wear Pink for raising awareness: and to shed light on the devastating consequences of cancer diagnoses and Promoting early detection: my purpose serves as a reminder to prioritize health, get regular screenings, and educate oneself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Encourage early detection: Stess that finding breast cancer in its early stages is the best way to improve survival rates.
My outreach purpose is to increase public education: In support of women around the world this month serves as a global reminder to learn about breast cancer symptoms and risk factors.
Stress the importance of screenings: A major focus is promoting regular mammograms as a key tool for early detection.
Support patients and honor lives lost: This month is a time to show solidarity with patients, celebrate survivors, and remember those who have died.
I wear pink because I am the brother of a Brave two time Breast Cancer Survivor.I love my sister Donna Smith-Wilkes ❤️ I am honored to have an opportunity to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Prevention because “Cancer Touches All of Us”
My Purpose of raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is simple 🎀 I Wear Pink for raising awareness: and to shed light on the devastating consequences of cancer diagnoses and Promoting early detection: my purpose serves as a reminder to prioritize health, get regular screenings, and educate oneself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Encourage early detection: Stess that finding breast cancer in its early stages is the best way to improve survival rates.
My outreach purpose is to increase public education: In support of women around the world this month serves as a global reminder to learn about breast cancer symptoms and risk factors.
Stress the importance of screenings: A major focus is promoting regular mammograms as a key tool for early detection.
Support patients and honor lives lost: This month is a time to show solidarity with patients, celebrate survivors, and remember those who have died.
The American Cancer Society is a proud partner with Dr. Robert L Jamison and Alternative Healthcare LA during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with Cancer and their families through advacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive Cancer. Breast cancer death rates have continued to decline over the past few decades due to increased awareness, regular screening, and research that continues to yield new therapies.
There are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today, including my beautiful sister and those who have completed treatment and those still undergoing treatment. For your free Mammogram Gift Certificate pleases reach out to me at (213) 258-5112 Dr. Robert L Jamison a proud partner with Centro Medico Community Clinic Outreach Team.
Prevention starts with awareness. Schedule your check-up, talk with loved ones, and prioritize your health.
– Robert L Jamison, PhD, BH-C
Let’s move on to buying businesses – can you talk to us about your experience with business acquisitions?
As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, I would like to empower you because sucess can be earned no matter where you come from. Owning my first clinic was indeed a leap of faith.
A DEMAND FOR COMPLEX IV MANAGEMENT MEMPHIS, TN 2007
Memphis Business Journal Article 2007. Physican Assistant Robert L Jamison
Four nurses and a physician’s assistant identified a business opportunity and are betting $750,000 of their personal fortunes to make it a reality. All five have experience in surgery and critical care and recognized the need for people who can place and service PICC lines. So, they’ve launched a school that will train medical professionals in this and other complex procedures; the tuition will help generate start-up revenue for two mobile PICC clinics. PICC stands for peripherally inserted central catheters.
Unlike an IV line in the arm, a PICC is threaded deep into the body with the terminal end near the heart. It’s used for long-term chemotherapy, antibiotics and to provide total nutrition for the incapacitated. Placing the line can take an hour in a sterile field but must be done by someone certified by the Infusion Nurses Society.
A PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheter, is a long, thin, and flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm and threaded into a larger vein near the heart. It’s used to administer medications, fluids, blood products, and nutrition, as well as for drawing blood. PICC lines are a type of central venous catheter and can stay in place for weeks or even months, reducing the need for repeated needle sticks.
What is a PICC line used for?
Medication Delivery: PICC lines are commonly used to administer antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other medications that require long-term or frequent IV access. Fluid Administration: They can be used to provide fluids for hydration or electrolyte balance.
Blood Transfusions: PICC lines can be used to administer blood products. Nutritional Support: They can deliver parenteral nutrition (IV nutrition) when patients are unable to eat or drink. Blood Sampling: PICC lines can be used to draw blood samples.
Currently celebrating 36 years in the medical field. Jamison is determined to be successful, and says it’s worth the personal, calculated risk he and his friends have taken. “If you’re going to go out on a line, you should do it for yourself.”
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ahc-la.com
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- Other: Published Author Alone-Turning Unseen Wounds of Depression Into Wisdom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7B1Y4PM?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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