Amanda Deacy PhD, BCB-A

Dr. Amanda Deacy earned her doctorate at the University of Nevada, Reno, and has since garnered 20 years of experience with the evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pediatric pain conditions across primary to tertiary healthcare settings. In the tertiary care realm, Dr. Deacy has developed nationally recognized expertise in chronic pain as it presents in pediatric disorders of gut-brain interaction and has been active in clinical, research, and educational efforts in this arena. Dr. Deacy is currently a pediatric psychologist at Children’s Mercy Kansas City and a Professor of Pediatrics in the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She is also the Clinical Director of the Abdominal Pain Program and Medical Director for School Health Initiatives. And, finally, she serves on the organization-wide Comfort Promise leadership team, ensuring that all patients have access to evidence-based care for needle- and other distressing and painful procedures.