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Lea Watson, MD, Psychiatry, Aurora, CO

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Psychiatry Aurora, CO

Geriatric Psychiatry

Visiting Professor of Psychiatry and Geriatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1890 N Revere Ct
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-848-0000

Summary

  • Dr. Watson is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist committed to caring for vulnerable populations. She has decades of experience working with primary care providers in integrated models of care, and consulting with long-term care communities. She prioritizes common sense prescribing, avoiding harm, and keeping the patient’s and family’s care goals at the heart of all endeavors.

    Dr. Watson is a published author and a recipient of numerous local and national awards for research and teaching.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2003 - 2004
  • Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program
    Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars ProgramMPH, Health Services Research, 2001 - 2003
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Psychiatry, 1997 - 2001
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1998 - 2016
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • View from the Trenches: Interview with Dr. Leslie Eber
    View from the Trenches: Interview with Dr. Leslie EberMarch 8th, 2022

Professional Memberships