Biography
Karen Valdez, MD made the decision to pursue a career in health care because of the pride she takes in the acts of service to others. She enjoys geriatric psychiatry because of the contact with both patients and their spouses, adult sons, and daughters. She specializes in educating both patients and families about the importance of non- pharmacological interventions for mental health care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and painting. Dr. Valdez has been recognized as a Top Doc 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Karen Valdez, MD made the decision to pursue a career in health care because of the pride she takes in the acts of service to others. She enjoys geriatric psychiatry because of the contact with both patients and their spouses, adult sons, and daughters. She specializes in educating both patients and families about the importance of non- pharmacological interventions for mental health care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and painting. Dr. Valdez has been recognized as a Top Doc 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. |
Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005)
Residency: Psychiatry, Temple University Hospital (2010)
Fellowship: Psychiatry, Geriatric, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2011)
Certifications
Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
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