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Katherine Napalinga, MD, Psychiatry, Philadelphia, PA

KatherineMunozNapalingaMD(She/Her)

[Pronunciation: KATH-er-in Nah-puh-LING-uh]

Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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  • Office

    5501 Old York Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
    Phone+1 267-417-4770

Summary

  • Dr. Katherine Napalinga is a psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA. She received her medical degree from University of the Philippines College of Medicine and has been in practice for 18 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Filipino. She specializes in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is experienced in Autism, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Mood disorders.

Education & Training

  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006 - 2008
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Psychiatry, 2003 - 2006
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines College of MedicineClass of 2001
  • University of the Philippines
    University of the PhilippinesBS, Psychology, Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First Place, Annual Colloquium of Scholars Poster Presentation Contest Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, 2005
  • Second Place, Research Contest University of the Philippines, 1998
  • First Place, Research Contest University of the Philippines, 1997
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Book Review: 'The Number We End Up With' by Beth Goldner  
    Napalinga K, Psychiatric Services, 12/2005

Abstracts/Posters

  • Double Trouble: A Case of Kleine-Levin Syndrome in an Adolescent Female After a Road Traffic Accident
    Lagman, J.G. and K. Napalinga, Einstein Research Recognition Day; 2016 Annual Colloquium of Scholars Poster Presentation Contest Entry, Philadelphia Psychiatric Society; 2016 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA, 5/15/2016
  • Sonis, W., Napalinga, K., Pilania, P., and Templeton, B, 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training, 1/1/2008
  • Bokkala, S., Napalinga, K., Cruz, M., et al, SLEEP 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC; Pediatric Neurology, 1/1/2008

Press Mentions

  • 3rd grader interviews Dr. Katherine Napalinga about social distancing (4/8/2020)
    3rd grader interviews Dr. Katherine Napalinga about social distancing (4/8/2020)May 10th, 2022
  • How to talk to your kids about racism and the protests (6/2/2020)
    How to talk to your kids about racism and the protests (6/2/2020)May 10th, 2022
  • Study: Youth of color more likely to report emotional distress due to police stops (6/1/2021)
    Study: Youth of color more likely to report emotional distress due to police stops (6/1/2021)May 10th, 2022
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Committees

  • Chair, American Psychiatric Association Tellers Committee 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Filipino