David A. Sharar
CEO of Chestnut Health Systems
Ph.D.

Chestnut Health Systems is an Illinois-based private, not-for-profit provider of community health and behavioral health services caring for about 18,000 patients annually. Sharar has published more than 80 articles on the subjects of outcomes, ethics, pricing models and evidenced-based practice in workplace behavioral health services. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, an M.S. from Northern Illinois University and a B.A. from Knox College.

Professional Designation Professional Designations/ Accreditations:
Education Education
  • Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
  • M.S. from Northern Illinois University
  • B.A. from Knox College

Chestnut Health Systems is an Illinois-based private, not-for-profit provider of community health and behavioral health services caring for about 18,000 patients annually. Sharar has published more than 80 articles on the subjects of outcomes, ethics, pricing models and evidenced-based practice in workplace behavioral health services. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, an M.S. from Northern Illinois University and a B.A. from Knox College.