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561 Saxony PlSte 101Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone+1 760-503-4703
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Summary
- Kathryn Hirst, MD, is a psychiatry specialist based in Encinitas, CA. She completed her residency in psychiatry and family medicine from 2004 to 2009 at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. She graduated in 2004 from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Hirst is experienced in psychotherapy and board certified in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry and Family Medicine. She is co-owner and CEO of a small behavioral health medical group in San Diego, as well as Medical Director of several substance use and primary mental health treatment facilities in California.
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry/Family Medicine, 2004 - 2009
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
Clinical Trials
- TODAY Genetics Study Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsDepression and pregnancy stressors affect the association between abuse and postpartum depression.D. Yvette LaCoursiere, Kathryn P. Hirst, E. Barrett-Connor
Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2012-05-01 - 50 citationsPostpartum major depressionKathryn P Hirst, Christine Y Moutier
American Family Physician. 2010-10-15
Press Mentions
Ways to Help Mothers Enduring Postpartum Mental Health ChallengesJune 15th, 2024
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