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-OutpatientPublications
- 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 Clinic1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4020
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-1000
Specialty Information
Specialties- Geriatric Psychiatry, Board Certification
- 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.
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.