Alexis Giese, MD

Clinical Professor, Psychiatry


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Texas Medical School at Houston (1983)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, West Virginia University (WV) (1977)
Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital Program (1984)
Residency
  • Georgetown University Hospital Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry (1987)
Languages
English
Department
Psychiatry

Research Interests

My current interests include mental health service delivery systems and outcomes as well as the integration of behavioral and physical health care.

Publications

  • Waxmonsky JA, Giese AA, McGinnis GF, Reynolds RT, Abrahamson A, McKitterick ML, Coleman L, Thomas MR: Colorado Access’ enhanced care management for high-cost, high-need Medicaid members. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 2011; 34 (2): 183-191
  • Morris CD, Waxmonsky JA, May MG, Tinkelman DG, Dickinson M, Giese AA: Smoking reduction for persons with mental illnesses: 6-month results from community-based interventions. Community Mental Health Journal May 2011
  • Waxmonsky JA, Thomas M, Giese A, Zyzanski S, Dickinson LM, McGinnis GF, Nutting P: Evaluating depression care management in a community setting: main outcomes for a Medicaid HMO population with multiple medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Depression Research and Treatment 2012; Article ID 769298
  • Waxmonsky JA, Giese AA, McGinnis GF, Reynolds RT, Abrahamson A, McKitterick ML, Coleman L, Thomas MR: Colorado Access’ enhanced care management for high-cost, high-need Medicaid members. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 2011; 34 (2): 183-191
  • Morris CD, Waxmonsky JA, May MG, Tinkelman DG, Dickinson M, Giese AA: Smoking reduction for persons with mental illnesses: 6-month results from community-based interventions. Community Mental Health Journal May 2011
  • Kathol R, Kunkel E, Giese A, Muszynski I: Psychiatry’s contribution to Berwick’s Triple Aim in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine 59th Annual Meeting Atlanta, GA, November 2012
  • Waxmonsky J, Stafford B, Giese A, Bremer R, Moore J: Implementation and evaluation of a perinatal mental health education and systems integration program for low income women. University of Colorado CCTSI Poster Show, April 2012
  • Thomas MR, Giese AA, Waxmonsky J: Transitioning to Psychiatric Service Delivery in the Medical Setting. Book Chapter in Integrated Care in Psychiatry, Summergrad & Kathol, Eds, Springer, 2014
  • Pavey T, Lowdermilk E, Giese A: Impact of Interprofessional Learners on Psychiatry Rotations at Denver Health. Poster presentation, University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry, March 2013
  • Thomas MR, Giese AA, Waxmonsky J: Transitioning to psychiatric service delivery in the medical setting. In Integrated Care in Psychiatry, Summergrad P and Kathol R, Eds, Springer, 2014
  • Waugh M, Calderone J, Donahue A, Rodriguez J, Peters A, Giese AA, Thomas MR, Shore, JH: An Evaluation of Telepsychiatry-enabled Integrated Perinatal Care Psychiatric Services 2020; In Press
  • Shore JH, Waugh M, Calderone J, Donahue A, Rodriguez J, Peters D, Thomas M, Giese A. Evaluation of Telepsychiatry-Enabled Perinatal Integrated Care. Psychiatr Serv. 2020 May 1;71(5):427-432. PubMed PMID: 32019433

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association, Member
  • Colorado Psychiatric Society, Member
  • Colorado Medical Society, Member
  • Arapahoe-Douglas-Elbert Medical Society, Board of Directors

Practice Locations

Helen and Arthur E Johnson Depression Center - CU Anschutz Medical Campus
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 5240
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-3300

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Psychiatry, Board Certification (1989)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Bipolar Disorder
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
Clinical Interests
I am interested in mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, older adults, couples & families. I provide evaluation, consultation, medication treatment, and psychotherapy.

Care Philosophy
My approach is patient- and family-centered. I collaborate with patients to set goals and develop plans for treatment and recovery that incorporate their values and choices.