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Carol Koenigsberger, MD, Psychiatry, La Jolla, CA

Carol Ann Koenigsberger MD PhD


Adult Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst

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  • 8950 Villa La Jolla DrSte B223La Jolla, CA 92037

  • Phone+1 858-658-0655

  • Fax+1 877-991-6138

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Summary

  • Dr. Carol Koenigsberger, based in La Jolla, CA, is a psychiatrist with extensive experience in psychotherapy and the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders. She completed her medical degree at the University of Miami and followed this with a residency in psychiatry at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. Dr. Koenigsberger also holds a PhD in Biomedical Science/Pharmacology from Mayo Clinic and has undergone extensive training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. In addition to her private practice, she has served as a contract psychiatrist at La Maestra and held research roles in scientific institutions. Her academic contributions include publications on genetic polymorphisms and neuronal function. She was honored with Phi Beta Kappa in 1991 and was named Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2025.

Education & Training

  • San Diego Psychoanalytic Center
    San Diego Psychoanalytic CenterPsychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, 2015 - 2022
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2011 - 2014
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2010 - 2011
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
    Mount Sinai Medical Center of FloridaInternship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2028
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Beta Kappa 1991
  • Sophomore Award Institute of Food Technology, 1988

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Direct evidence for an adhesive function in the noncholinergic role of acetylcholinesterase in neurite outgrowth.  
    Sharma KV, Koenigsberger C, Brimijoin S, Bigbee JW, J. Neurosci. Res., 1/1/2001
  • Differential regulation by multiple promoters of the gene encoding the neuron-restrictive silencer factor.  
    Koenigsberger C, Chicca JJ 2nd, Amoureux MC, Edelman GM, Jones FS, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (USA), 1/1/2000
  • Cholinesterases in Neural Development: New Findings and Toxicologic Implications.  
    Brimijoin S, Koenigsberger C, Environ. Health. Perspect., 1/1/1999

Abstracts/Posters

  • Clinical Validation of Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Venous Thromboembolism by the GeneOhm ePlex™ Electrochemical Array.
    Xu B, Koenigsberger C, Pettay J, Silbergleit A, Kawashima T, Kottke-Marchant K, Tubbs R, American Society for Molecular Pathology, Annual Meeting., 1/1/2004
  • Correlation of Genetic Polymorphisms Detected by GeneOhm ePlexTM Electrochemical Array with Functional Study for Venous Thrombosis.
    Xu B, Thompson S, Koenigsberger C, Pettay J, Silbergleit A, Kawashima T, Kottke-Marchant K, Tubbs R, American Society of Hematology, Annual Meeting., 1/1/2004
  • Identification of the promoter region of the gene encoding the neuron-restrictive silencer factor.
    Koenigsberger C, Edelman GM, Jones FS, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/1999

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, Spanish

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