Athens Behavioral
Medicine

Medical Director and founder of Athens Behavioral Medicine, Dr. McCormack is a native Georgian and graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, where he held an appointment as Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry from 2003-2010. He has practiced medicine for over 30 years and currently holds the Clinical Professor position at the MCG medical school campus in Athens.

 

Over his six-year tenure at Duke University School of Medicine, he completed a residency in General Psychiatry and then sought subspecialty training, completing fellowships in both Forensic Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, where he served as Chief Resident. He earned his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from Wake Forest University and high school diploma from Marist School in Atlanta.

 

Dr. McCormack is one of only several physicians in the state of Georgia to be awarded board certifications in General Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. Additionally, Dr. McCormack is certified to administer two highly-effective non-medical procedures for treatment resistant depression (TRD): Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). 

 

Dr. McCormack specializes in complex psychiatric cases, Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD), ADHD, Forensic psychiatry, Child and Adolescent bipolar/ depression/ anxiety/ OCD/ tic disorders/ eating disorders, behavioral disorders of childhood, substance use disorders, and general adult psychiatric practice. Dr. McCormack strongly believes in utilizing psychotherapy along with conservative medical treatments when clinically warranted.

 

Because of his professional interest in the role of spirituality in medicine, Dr. McCormack has written an award-winning, Amazon bestselling book, entitled Hidden Medicine. He is currently a candidate for a master's degree in theological studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (anticipated 2027). He is also a long-standing active church member and has served as a Deacon officer, usher, 3rd Grade Sunday School Teacher, Personnel Committee Chairman, Chairman of the Pastor Search Committee (2012-2014), & Chairman of Music Minister Search Committee (2019) at BHBC. He is currently a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

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Dr. McCormack lives in Athens with his wife, and they have three beloved adult children. Dr. Mack's hobbies and interests include his children, religion/ theology, fossil shark tooth collecting, SCUBA diving, kayaking, world travel, & coaching youth sports. He is an avid fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, UGA football, & Wake Forest football & basketball.