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Karen Escobar, MD, Psychiatry, Chicago, IL

KarenJohannaEscobarMD

Psychiatry Chicago, IL

Psychiatrist and Functional doctor at LifeStance Health & Esperanza Health Center.

Overview of Dr. Escobar

Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida is a board-certified Psychiatrist in Illinois, with practice beginning in 2016. Educated at the Icahn School of Mount Sinai in NYC and with a fellowship from the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, she uniquely combines psychiatric and functional medicine expertise. Her approach is holistic, integrating both psychotropic and natural medicines to craft personalized, evidence-based treatments. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. Dr. Escobar is dedicated to empathetic, understanding, and collaborative client care, aiming to improve mental health and overall well-being.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst)Residency, Psychiatry, 2016 - 2020
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
    Pontifical Catholic University of EcuadorClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Other Languages

  • Spanish