Walter H Kaye MD
Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Psychiatry, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
Phone+1 800-926-8273
Fax+1 858-534-6727
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Summary
- I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating individuals with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.
As Founder and Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program at UC San Diego Health, my team use an intensive and innovative approach that addresses each person’s medical, psychological and psycho-educational health. The evidence-based program also offers family counseling to help patients and their families with improved understanding, communication, and capacity for growth.
I have also worked to identify genes that contribute to the development of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. And I also used brain imaging to document pathways associated with anxiety and obsessive behaviors surrounding food and eating.
I retired in Mid 2024 and I am now Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, UCSD
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1974 - 1977
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Neurology, 1971 - 1974- University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1972 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1981 - 2010
PA State Medical License 1986 - 2010
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ranked third in Lifetime Ranking for Anorexia Nervosa Expertise and Influence (publications 429, Citations 36,502, h-index 103) Scholar GPS, 2024
- Hall of Fame Award Eating Disorders Research Society, 2017
- K05 Senior Scientist Award NIMH, 2001
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Clinical Trials
- Trial of Quetiapine in Anorexia Nervosa Start of enrollment: 2006 Jul 01
- PET Imaging Study of Recovered Anorexics Start of enrollment: 2007 Jun 01
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Imaging Study in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa Start of enrollment: 2009 Jun 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Exploring Reciprocal Associations Between Self-Reported Anxiety and Eating Disorder Symptoms Longitudinally: A Bivariate Latent Change Score Approach.Erin E Reilly, Tiffany A Brown, Christopher R DeJesus, Walter H Kaye, Christina E Wierenga
The International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2025-02-01 - Convergent molecular signatures across eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder in the human brain.Michael S Breen, Ran Tao, Andy Yang, Xuran Wang, Pardis Amini
Medrxiv. 2024-11-28 - 1 citationsGenome-wide copy number variation association study in anorexia nervosa.Alicia Walker, Robert Karlsson, Jin P Szatkiewicz, Laura M Thornton, Zeynep Yilmaz
Molecular Psychiatry. 2024-11-12
Journal Articles
- Treatment of Patients with Anorexia Nervosa in the US—A Crisis in CareWalter H Kaye, Cynthia M Bulik, JAMA Psychiatry
Press Mentions
Psychedelic Therapy May Help Treat Resistant Eating DisordersNovember 7th, 2024- Psilocybin Promising Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, Reveals First Clinical TrialNovember 7th, 2024
- COMPASS Pathways Launches Phase II Clinical Trial of Psilocybin Therapy in Anorexia NervosaJuly 28th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Monoamine Contributions To Neurocircuitry In Eating DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2011–2012
- Neurobiology Of Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Family Therapy In The Treatment Of Adolescent Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2010
- Neurobiology Of Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
- Clinical Trial: Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of Adolescent AnoNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
- PET Studies Investigating Serotonin Function In Anorexia &BulimiaNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
- Double Blind Trial Of Quetiapine(Seroquel) In Anorexia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
- Brain Neuronal Activity In Response To Sucrose VS Sucralose Taste StimuliNational Center For Research Resources2008
- Serotonin - A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health2007–2008
- Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of Adolescent Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2008
- Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2006
- Serotonin - A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health2004–2006
- Neurobiology Of Feeding &Other Behaviors In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
- Genetics Of Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
- PET Studies Of Serotonin In Anorexia &Bulimia Using Transporter LigandsNational Center For Research Resources2005
- PET Imaging And Serotonin Ligands In Eating DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2001–2005
- Tryptophan Depletion In PET Imaging Serotonin ReceptorNational Center For Research Resources2004
- 5HT In Anorexia &Bulimia Using Transporter LigandsNational Center For Research Resources2004
- PET Investigation Of Serotonin Activity In Anorexia &Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
- Serotonin-A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health1999–2002
- Neurobiology Of Feeding And Other Behaviors In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2000
- Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
- Serotonin--A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health1995–1998
- Serotonin--A Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1997
- Neurobiology Of Feeding Behavior In Bulimia And Anorexia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1997
- Vulnerability To Substance Abuse In HumansNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1996
- Effects Of Acute Tryptophan Depletion On Mood And Feeding In Eating DisordersNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
- Neurobiology Of Feeding Behavior In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health1988–1995
- Serotonin--A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
- Genetic Epidemiology--Alcohol Abuse In Eating DisordersNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1991–1993
- Measurement Of CSF In Prader-Willi PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
- Serotonin: Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health1990–1991
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