Jeffrey Shahidullah, PhD, ABPP
Pediatric Psychologist, UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children's
Appointments: 1-512-324-0098
Dell Med Directory Bio: Jeffrey Shahidullah, PhD, ABPP
Education
Michigan State University, PhD, School Psychology
Baylor University, BA, Psychology
Residency/Fellowship
Internship, Pediatric Psychology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Fellowship, Pediatric Psychology, Geisinger Health System
Clinical Biography
Jeffrey Shahidullah, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified pediatric psychologist in UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children's, a clinical partnership between Dell Children's Medical Center and UT Health Austin. He specializes in behavioral interventions for managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and disruptive behavior disorders. Additionally, Dr. Shahidullah is an associate professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a courtesy associate profession in the Dell Medical School Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Shahidullah earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baylor University, where he also completed an educational specialist degree, and his doctorate in school psychology from Michigan State University, where his doctoral training emphasized integrated behavioral health and implementation-focused research in pediatric primary care, with a particular focus on ADHD. He completed an internship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Geisinger Health System, where he further specialized in integrated behavioral health delivery within large healthcare systems.
Dr. Shahidullah's research focuses on improving the implementation, acceptability, and effectiveness of evidence-based mental health interventions for children and adolescents across healthcare and school settings. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to interdisciplinary research that informs clinical practice, health system innovation, and policy-relevant approaches to pediatric mental health care. Through externally funded research, clinical leadership, and training future psychologists and healthcare professionals, his work aims to advance scalable, equitable models of care that improve child and adolescent mental health outcomes at the population level.
Dr. Shahidullah is a pediatric psychologist with UT Health Austin.
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Disruptive behavior problems
- Feeding problems
- Pediatric sleep disorders
- School performance issues
- Toileting problems
Board Certification
- American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Awards & Honors
- Children’s Wellbeing Initiative Pioneer Project Award, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Ashoka Changemaker
- Early Career Scholar, Society for the Study of School Psychology
- Meritorious Student Research and Evaluation Award, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Locations
Dell Children's Medical Center
4900 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
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Publications
News and Interviews
- American Academy of Pediatrics (December 20, 2021)
Dr. Shahidullah discusses how to speak with your child and their pediatrician about mental health concerns. Read more here. - Dell Medical School (October 15, 2021)
Dr. Shahidullah shares information around supporting the education needs of youths with developmental disabilities. Read more here. - Dell Medical School (September 28, 2021)
Dr. Shahidullah shares information around supporting the mental health of children and adolescents. Read more here. - UT Health Austin (September 4, 2020)
Dr. Shahidullah shares tips on supporting your child’s mental and emotional health during COVID-19. Read more here. - Resolve Magazine (March 17, 2020)
Dr. Shahidullah shares insights on how to find emotional connection during social distancing. Read more here. - American Psychological Association (February 25, 2020)
Dr. Shahidullah co-authors a report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics that urges pediatricians to obtain more training in mental health. Read more here. - Austin Family Magazine (November 2019)
Dr. Shahidullah shares advice for parents of children with mental disorders. Read more here.