Overview
Kristin Cadenhead, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and director of UC San Diego Health's https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/clinic-based/early-psychosis/Pages/default.aspx. This clinical and research program offers specialized care for adolescents and young adults who are experiencing changes in their thoughts, behavior or emotions that might be associated with serious mental illness.Dr. Cadenheads research interests include the schizophrenia prodrome (the earliest phase of schizophrenia) and first episode psychosis. She is involved in clinical research funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) that investigate biomarkers and early identification and treatment of early psychosis. Dr. Cadenhead has published her research in many distinguished publications, including the American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry and Schizophrenia Bulletin. She is also listed among the most highly cited researchers in psychiatry in The Worlds Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015," published by Thomson Reuters.As a professor of psychiatry, Dr. Cadenhead enjoys teaching residents and medical students. In addition to giving academic lectures, she mentors undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, residents, post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty members.Dr. Cadenhead completed a residency in psychiatry, and a fellowship in schizophrenia research at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas. She is board-certified in psychiatry.Dr. Cadenhead serves on the committee of many professional societies, including the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Society of Biological Psychiatry and the International Congress on Schizophrenia Research. She is an active member of numerous groups such as the American Psychiatric Association and the International Early Psychosis Association.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/Pages/default.aspx.Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Psychiatrist
Education & Training
Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Psychiatry Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Psychiatry (Residency)
University Ca San Diego Med Center (Residency)
Medical Degree - University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Tx
Other Degree - University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Tx
Other Degree - UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego
Medical Degree - Psychiatrist
Medical Degree - Professor of Psychiatry
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Kristin Cadenhead, may include:
ADHD, Agoraphobia, Alcoholism, Anorexia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger's, Autism, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bulimia, Cocaine Addiction, Dementia, Depression, Drug Addiction, Exercise Addiction, Food Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Heroin Addiction, Internet Addiction, Mental Illness, Narcissism, OCD, Opioid Addiction, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Pornography Addiction, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychosis, Prescription Drug Abuse, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Sex Addiction, Shopping Addiction and Social Anxiety Disorder
Please contact Dr. Cadenhead's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Psychiatrist, like Dr. Kristin Cadenhead, may include:
Psychiatry Consultation, Medication Review, Psychotherapy, Child Psychiatry Consultation, Marriage Counseling, Psychiatry Follow Up, Child Psychiatry Follow Up, Pediatric Psychiatric Medication Review, Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling, Psychiatric Medication Review, Couples Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, Opioid Maintenance Therapy (Suboxone/Buprenorphine Treatment), Ketamine Injection, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Ketamine Infusion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cadenhead's office.
Insurances
Please contact Dr. Cadenhead's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Locations
UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest: 140 Arbor Drive
140 Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 534-7792
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kristin Cadenhead accepting new patients?
Yes, Kristin Cadenhead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Kristin Cadenhead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cadenhead's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Kristin Cadenhead offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Cadenhead's office at (858) 657-7000 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Kristin Cadenhead speak?
Kristin Cadenhead speaks English.
Which board certifications does Kristin Cadenhead have?
Kristin Cadenhead is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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