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Dr. Suzanne Watson, MD, MDiv

Dr. Suzanne Watson, MD, MDiv

Psychiatrist
317 Fourteenth St, Ste D, Del Mar, CA
Dr. Watson came to medicine as a second career after 10+ years of ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church where she served in congregations in California, New Zealand and Connecticut, as well as on the staff of the Presiding Bishop in New York. She was also a candidate for Bishop of Alaska. She attended medical school in her 20's, but left to devote time to raising her family. However, her dream of practicing medicine never died, and at the age of 50 she embarked on this vocational change. Part of her motivation was the loss of her physician husband to suicide. She is strongly committed to mental health advocacy, the reduction of stigma, and suicide prevention. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCSD, and has Master's degrees from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Church Divinity School of the Pacific at Berkeley. She spent two years of her residency at the University of Cincinnati in a combined Family Medicine-Psychiatry program and completed her training in Psychiatry at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is returned to her hometown of Del Mar, California in August, 2021 to work at the VA hospital in La Jolla as a staff psychiatrist. She is currently working remotely part time as a staff psychiatrist for the San Francisco VA, and as a psychiatrist in her own practice, Del Mar Psychiatry, in Del Mar, California. Additionally, Dr. Watson is a Captain in the United States Army Reserves Medical Corp where she serves as a psychiatrist. Particular areas of interest include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, complicated grief (especially following suicide), PTSD (including trauma from military service and NEXUS letters), integration of mental/physical/spiritual health, and LGBTQ+/gender affirming care.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Suzanne Watson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Transgender Care
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatry Consultation

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Suzanne Watson

Dr. Watson came to medicine as a second career after 10+ years of ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church where she served in congregations in California, New Zealand and Connecticut, as well as on the staff of the Presiding Bishop in New York. She was also a candidate for Bishop of Alaska. She attended medical school in her 20's, but left to devote time to raising her family. However, her dream of practicing medicine never died, and at the age of 50 she embarked on this vocational change. Part of her motivation was the loss of her physician husband to suicide. She is strongly committed to mental health advocacy, the reduction of stigma, and suicide prevention. She completed her undergraduate degree at UCSD, and has Master's degrees from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Church Divinity School of the Pacific at Berkeley. She spent two years of her residency at the University of Cincinnati in a combined Family Medicine-Psychiatry program and completed her training in Psychiatry at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is returned to her hometown of Del Mar, California in August, 2021 to work at the VA hospital in La Jolla as a staff psychiatrist. She is currently working remotely part time as a staff psychiatrist for the San Francisco VA, and as a psychiatrist in her own practice, Del Mar Psychiatry, in Del Mar, California. Additionally, Dr. Watson is a Captain in the United States Army Reserves Medical Corp where she serves as a psychiatrist. Particular areas of interest include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, complicated grief (especially following suicide), PTSD (including trauma from military service and NEXUS letters), integration of mental/physical/spiritual health, and LGBTQ+/gender affirming care.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $195 for 30 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Prenuptial Counseling
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Psychosexual Evaluation
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Weight Loss Consultation
    Young Adult Issues
    Prenuptial Counseling
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Psychosexual Evaluation
    Psychotherapy

    Office location

    Dr. Suzanne Watson, MD, MDiv also offers online video visits for patients
    Del Mar Psychiatry
    317 Fourteenth St, Ste D, Del Mar, CA 92014
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    Education and background

    Practice names

    Board certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

    Education and training

    • Medical School - Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
    • Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Master's in Divinity
    • University of Cincinnati, Residency in Family Medicine
    • University of Cincinnati, Residency in Psychiatry
    • University of Nevada, Residency in Psychiatry

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychiatric Association
    • American Psychological Association
    • American Medical Association

    Awards and publications

    • Interview: The Today Show
    • Interview: American Psychiatric Association, Psychiatric News, A Doctor Looks Back on Her Path to Psychiatry, Volume 54, Number 20, October 18, 2019. Print and online.
    • Poster Presentation: Watson SE, Garcia-Rider E, Dingle, A, Cotton A, Fitzgerald J. Healing thru Understanding: An Experiential Program for Addressing Systemic Racism. Poster presented at: Humanism and Healing Conference- Structural Racism and Its Impact on Medicine. 2021 Gold Humanism Honor Society Annual Meeting; 2021 Apr 28-May 8; virtual conference.

    NPI number

    1447781331

    Patient reviews

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    Overall rating
    5.00
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    Where is Dr. Suzanne Watson's office located?

    Dr. Suzanne Watson has 2 office locations in Del Mar, view full addresses on Dr. Watson's profile.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Suzanne Watson have?

    Dr. Suzanne Watson is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Suzanne Watson?

    Dr. Suzanne Watson frequently sees patients for Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Suzanne Watson on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Suzanne Watson speak?

    Dr. Suzanne Watson speaks English.

    How do patients rate Dr. Suzanne Watson in reviews?

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Suzanne Watson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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