Lea Watson, MD
Professor of Clinical Practice, Psychiatry-Outpatient

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Medical School:
  • MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC)
Residency:
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry
Fellowships:
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, Health Services Research
  • Duke University Hospital Program, Geriatric Psychiatry
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, MPH - Public Health Leadership
Department: Psychiatry-Outpatient

Publications

  • Watson, Lea. Behavioral Health Integration and Training — A Model to Extend the Reach of Psychiatry, Caring for the Ages, Volume 23, Issue 6, p.1, August 01, 2022.
  • Watson LC, Juman R, AMDA Board of Directors. AMDA Position Statement on Aducanumab, J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021 Sep;22(9):1777
  • Watson L, Amick HR, Gaynes BN, Brownley KA, Thaker S, Viswanathan M, Jonas DE. Practice-Based Interventions Addressing Concomitant Depression and Chronic Medical Conditions in the Primary Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Journal Prim Care Community Health, 2013 Apr 1
  • Zimmerman S, Anderson W, Brode S, Jonas D, Lux L, Beeber A, Watson L, Viswanathan M, Lohr K, Sloane P. Systematic Review: Effective Characteristics of Nursing Homes and Other Residential Long-term Care Settings for People with Dementia, J Am Geriatr Soc 61:1399-1409,2013
  • Watson LC; Esserman D; Ivey JL; Hansen R; Lewis CL, Weinberger M. Roth MT. Enhancing Quality in Psychiatry Using Pharmacists (EQUIPP). Am J Geriatr Psych, 2013 Sep 7. pii: S1064-7481(13)00114-0

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Psychiatry - Outpatient Clinic
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4020
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-1000

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Geriatric Psychiatry, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System - Alzheimer's Disease
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
Care Philosophy
My professional mission is to care for the whole person in the context of their current life situation. I strive to help people age with dignity and purpose, helping to optimize their mental health with and without medications.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (0001)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (NC) (0001)
Residency Programs:
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry (0001)
Fellowships:
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, Health Services Research (0001)
  • Duke University Hospital Program, Geriatric Psychiatry (0001)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, MPH - Public Health Leadership (0001)
Department: Psychiatry-Outpatient
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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