Karen L Weihs, MD
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Professor, Psychiatry
2023 Women In Medicine and Science Awardee
Dr. Karen Weihs is Professor of Psychiatry and a Comprehensive Member of the Arizona Cancer Center. She is Medical Director of Psychosocial Support and PsychoOncology Services for the Arizona Cancer Center. Dr. Weihs has developed a model for cancer patients, mental health care including a collaborative team of oncologists, social workers and psychiatrists.
Degree(s)
- MD: University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1979
- BA: University of Northern Iowa, 1975
Residency
University of Wisconsin- Madison, Child Psychiatry, 1989-1991
University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Psychiatry, 1986-1989
Hunterdon Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1981-1982
York Hospital, Family Medicine, 1979-1981
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012
American Board of Family Practice, 2009
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry, 1994
Honors and Awards
The Outstanding Clinical Care Award, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, 2008
Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals "Honors Edition", 2008-2009
Senior Women's Health Scholar, Women's Center of Excellence, University of Arizona, 2009