Dr. Jason Stevens
RDN, DCN
Dr. Jason Stevens is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Austin, TX.
Dr. Jason successfully completed an advanced Doctor of Clinical Nutrition practice residency under Dr. Gronski and her team, focusing on male chronic pelvic pain, earning a medal for outstanding clinical performance for his residency work.
As an expert in the role of nutrition in pelvic health and chronic pain, Dr. Jason is a caring and empathetic ally for his patients on their wellness journey. He understands that each patient has a unique story and relationship with food, and takes a non-judgmental, open approach to treatment that honors their individual strengths. Dr. Jason partners with his patients to find creative, personalized nutrition-focused solutions to any concerns around digestive, urinary, and sexual health.
Dr. Jason has dedicated over a decade to serving as a clinical oncology dietitian, imparting knowledge of clinical nutrition in an accredited educational program for dietetics students. He works full-time as a college educator, and keeps busy staying current in the ever-changing field of nutrition and dietetics.
Outside of work, Dr. Jason is a coffee connoisseur and lover of all things nerdy, especially video games and virtual reality fitness. He enjoys spending time with his partner and their three cuddly canines, Harriet, Walter, and Marnie, in their Austin home.
– Featured Videos –
Education and Advanced Certifications
2016 - 2021
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Rutgers University
2007 - 2009
Masters of Arts in Dietetics, University of Oklahoma
2001 - 2007
Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies, University of Oklahoma
2009
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2021
Licensed Dietitian (LD), North Carolina
Collaborations
-
Role of the Registered Dietitian in Oncology, live interview, Good Morning Texas, Oct 2011
Interview for the Grossmont Summit on COVID-19 nutrition resources, Fall, 2020
Interview for the Grossmont Summit on nutrition during the holidays, Fall, 2020
Interview for the Grossmont Summit on GMOs, Spring, 2018
“Exercise and Diet Prevent Heart Disease,” interview for campus newspaper The Northeastern, February 2017
“Nutrition Strategies to Help Patients Recover after Surgery,” interview for featured blog on cancercenter.com, July 2014
“Diabetes and Cancer Link,” Spokane Couer d’Alene Magazine, interview, August 2012
“Spring Sun: Use Responsibly,” OK Health and Fitness Magazine, interview, April/May 2011 -
Yoga with Jake
“What’s So Important About Vitamin D?,” Cancer Center Q&A Video, filmed Feb 2011“Gluten Free Diets,” Radio Interview, Charlotte Amalie Radio, USVI, Dec, 2013
Multiple Videos on Nutrition and Cancer for Cancer Treatment Centers of America website redesign, filmed Feb 2013
“Immune Boosting Nutrition,” Filmed Seminar, Hope Navigators, Aug 2012
“Gluten Free Diets,” Radio Interview, Charlotte Amalie Radio, USVI, Dec, 2013 -
Stevens JR, Rothpletz-Puglia P, Brody RA. The Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition Provides Opportunities for Validation and Career Advancement for Registered Dietitians. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2021;36(4):284-298.
-
“Authentic Assessments Encouraging Academic Integrity While Building Equity,” Grossmont College Winter Camp, Spring 2022
“Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Care,” Presentation to Grossmont College Nursing Students, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
“Food Safety During COVID-19,” Online Presentation to Rutgers Faculty, Students and Staff, May 2020
“Exploring the Career Outcomes for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with Advanced-Practice Credential in Clinical Nutrition,” FNCE Poster Presentation, October, 2019, Philadelphia, PA
“Ethics in Nutrition at the End of Life,” Invited Speaker for webinar for Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, May 2017.
“The Beginner's Mind: Mentoring and Precepting in the Clinical Setting,” Invited Speaker for Oklahoma Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, October 2016
“Mindful Eating: Eastern Thoughts Meets the Western Diet,” Invited Speaker for Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring Convention, April, 2016
“Nutrition and Cancer Prevention,” Kiwanis Club of Tahlequah, May 2015
“Preparing for a Career in Dietetics,” Guest Speaker for NSU Student Nutrition Association, January, 2015
“Spring in to Cancer Prevention,” Cigna Wellness Webinar, April 2014
“Dietetics Q & A - A Panel of Dietetic Professionals (Students’ Session),” Panelist, Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring Convention, Tulsa, OK, April 2014
“Nutrition and Cancer,” Tulsa Community College, Guest Speaker to 12 Basic Nutrition classes, Tulsa, OK, Feb 2013, April 2013, Sep 2013, Nov 2013, March 2014, and April 2014
”Healthy Eating on the Gluten-Free Diet,” US Virgin Islands Cancer Support, St. Thomas, USVI, Dec 2013
“Food for Thought: Research on Mindful Eating,” Tulsa Integrative Medicine Conference, Tulsa, OK, Nov 2013
“Eat Well, Be Well,” Presentation to Tulsa Technology Students at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, OK, Sep 2013
“Nutrition and Cancer,” Northeastern State University, Oncology Nutrition Presentation to Dietetics Students in MNT 1, Tahlequah, OK, May 2013
“Healthy Living for Breast Cancer,” Komen St. Louis – Power of a Promise Luncheon, Featured Speaker, St. Louis, MO, April 2013
“Nutrition and Exercise: Staying Energized and Staying Fit,” Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivorship Webinar, March 2013
“Fighting Cancer with Nutrition,” Lone Star Blood Cancer Conference, Dallas, TX, Feb 2013
“Nutrition for Wellness,” Chesapeake Energy, Employee Wellness Presentation, OKC, OK, Dec 2012
“Immune Boosting Nutrition,” Our Journey of Hope: Lecture Series, Austin, Texas, Oct 2012
“Diet and Cancer,” Tulsa Community College, Community Science Seminar, Tulsa, OK, March 2012
“Healthy Eating and Cancer Prevention,” Texas Conference for Women, Austin, TX, November 2011
“Diet Strategies for Cancer Prevention,” Building a Healthier You, Kansas City, MO, October 2011 -
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Advanced-Practice Expanded Standards Committee, February 2022 to December, 2023
San Diego Youth Services Outreach, Volunteer Nutrition Education, Spring 2019
Hospital Simulation Day, Grossmont College, Facilitator, Spring 2019 and 2020
One-Theme/One-Campus Discussions on Food, Facilitator, Spring 2018, Fall 2019
Commission on Dietetic Registration Specialist Certification Panel Member, June 2016 to January, 2020
Item writer/evaluator for Commission on Dietetic Registration Board Certification in Oncology (CSO) Exam, April 2015 to January, 2020
Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member Services Chair, June 2016-August 2017
Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Relations Chair, Spring Convention and Fall Symposium Planning Committees 2012-2014
Tulsa DREAM Clinic, 2012, Provided diabetes education to indigent patients
Classen School of Advanced Studies, 2008-2009- Developed nutrition program taught by nutrition students to middle and high school level dance students
Regional AIDS Intercommunity Network of Oklahoma, 2007-2009 - Provided volunteer nutrition counseling to at-risk clients