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Karen Weihs, MD, Psychiatry, Tucson, AZ

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Psychiatry Tucson, AZ

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psycho-Oncology

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Family and Community Medicine

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  • Office

    1501 N Campbell Ave
    Tucson, AZ 85724
    Phone+1 520-626-7664
    Fax+1 520-626-4010

Summary

  • Dr. Karen Weihs is a psychiatrist in Tucson, AZ and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Banner - University Medical Center South and Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. She received her medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. She specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry and psycho-oncology and is experienced in psychotherapy and psychosomatic medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1989
  • Hunterdon Medical Center
    Hunterdon Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • Wellspan Health/York Hospital
    Wellspan Health/York HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1979 - 1981
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of Northern Iowa
    University of Northern IowaB.A., Biology & Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1981 - Present
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2002 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1991 - 2013
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1986 - 1991
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1980 - 1986
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 1982
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2016
  • Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Awardee, Resnick Family Lecturer in Psychiatry and Palliative Care George Washington University, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • T1-REDEEM: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Diabetes Distress Among Adults with Type 1 Diabetes  
    Sarah Kim, Umesh Masharani, Andrew Ahmann, William H Polonsky, Karen Weihs, Martha Shumway, Diabetes Care
  • Combining stress exposure and stress generation: Does neuroticism alter the dynamic interplay of stress, depression and anxiety following job loss?  
    Howe GW, Cimporescu M, Seltzer, R, Neiderhiser, J, Moreno, F, Weihs, KL, Journal of Personality, 1/1/2016
  • Implicit loneliness, emotion regulation, and depressive symptoms in breast cancer survivors  
    Marroquín, B., Czamanski-Cohen, J., Weihs, K.L., & Stanton, A.L., Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Intraindividual variability in cancer-related avoidance coping predicts depressive symptoms.
    Wiley JF, Weihs KL, Crespi CM, Krull JL, Allen JJB, Stanton AL, Psychosomatic Medicine, 1/1/2016
  • A bio-behavioral model for the conduct of the mechanistic study of Art Therapy.
    Czamanski J, Weihs K, PsychoOncology, 1/1/2016
  • Associations between pro-inflammatory cytokines and physical symptoms are moderated by emotional acceptance in women with breast cancer.
    Reed, R G, Butler, EA, Sbarra, DA, Breen, EC, Irwin, MR, & Weihs, K.L, American Psychosomatic Society 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Savannah, GA, 1/18/2015
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Lectures

  • Palliative and Supportive Care for Cancer Patients. 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/31/2016
  • The Role of Confidant Status, Rate-Of-Contact and Intimacy in Predicting Changes in Social Anxiety Following Unemployment. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/26/2016
  • Feasibility and Effects of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) on Psychological Well-Being in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized, Wait List Controlled Pilo... 
    Washington, DC - 1/28/2015
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Other

  • Risk and resilience in children of depressed parents: Exploring the potential for implementing and financing screening and preventive services in multiple settings 
    Maloy K, Reiss D, Weihs K, SAMHSA Task Order 23: Year One Draft Interim Report
    1/1/2003
  • Families and the management of chronic disease 
    Weihs K, Fisher L, Baird M, Report for the Committee on Health and Behavior: Research Practice and Policy; Institute of Medicine
    1/1/2001

Press Mentions

  • A Cognitive-Developmental Model of Emotional Awareness and Its Application to the Practice of Psychotherapy
    A Cognitive-Developmental Model of Emotional Awareness and Its Application to the Practice of PsychotherapyMay 28th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Emotion Regulation And Depression In Breast Cancer SurvivorshipNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
  • Family Coping And Breast Cancer ProgressionNational Institute Of Mental Health1991–1995