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Walter Kaye, MD, Psychiatry, San Diego, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

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Psychiatry • San Diego, CA

Distinguished Professor, Psychiatry, University of California San Diego School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating individuals with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders.

    As Founder and Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Program at UC San Diego Health, my team use an intensive and innovative approach that addresses each person’s medical, psychological and psycho-educational health. The evidence-based program also offers family counseling to help patients and their families with improved understanding, communication, and capacity for growth.

    I have also worked to identify genes that contribute to the development of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. And I also used brain imaging to document pathways associated with anxiety and obsessive behaviors surrounding food and eating.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1971 - 1974
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1971
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1972 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1981 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1986 - 2010
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment of Patients with Anorexia Nervosa in the US—A Crisis in Care  
    Walter H Kaye, Cynthia M Bulik, JAMA Psychiatry

Lectures

  • Mirtazapine and Weight Gain in Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder 
    University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California - 2/22/2013

Press Mentions

  • COMPASS Pathways Launches Phase II Clinical Trial of Psilocybin Therapy in Anorexia Nervosa
    COMPASS Pathways Launches Phase II Clinical Trial of Psilocybin Therapy in Anorexia NervosaJuly 28th, 2022
  • What Links Anxiety, Bipolar, and Depression?
    What Links Anxiety, Bipolar, and Depression?June 30th, 2021
  • Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the Pandemic
    Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the PandemicApril 28th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Monoamine Contributions To Neurocircuitry In Eating DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2011–2012
  • Neurobiology Of Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
  • Family Therapy In The Treatment Of Adolescent Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2010
  • Neurobiology Of Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
  • Clinical Trial: Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of Adolescent AnoNational Center For Research Resources2009–2010
  • PET Studies Investigating Serotonin Function In Anorexia &BulimiaNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
  • Double Blind Trial Of Quetiapine(Seroquel) In Anorexia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Brain Neuronal Activity In Response To Sucrose VS Sucralose Taste StimuliNational Center For Research Resources2008
  • Serotonin - A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health2007–2008
  • Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of Adolescent Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2008
  • Family Therapy And Fluoxetine In The Treatment Of AdolescentsNational Institute Of Mental Health2006
  • Serotonin - A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health2004–2006
  • Neurobiology Of Feeding &Other Behaviors In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
  • Genetics Of Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2006
  • PET Studies Of Serotonin In Anorexia &Bulimia Using Transporter LigandsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • PET Imaging And Serotonin Ligands In Eating DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2001–2005
  • Tryptophan Depletion In PET Imaging Serotonin ReceptorNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • 5HT In Anorexia &Bulimia Using Transporter LigandsNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • PET Investigation Of Serotonin Activity In Anorexia &Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Serotonin-A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health1999–2002
  • Neurobiology Of Feeding And Other Behaviors In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2000
  • Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Serotonin--A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia Nervosa?National Institute Of Mental Health1995–1998
  • Serotonin--A Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Neurobiology Of Feeding Behavior In Bulimia And Anorexia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Vulnerability To Substance Abuse In HumansNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1996
  • Effects Of Acute Tryptophan Depletion On Mood And Feeding In Eating DisordersNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
  • Neurobiology Of Feeding Behavior In BulimiaNational Institute Of Mental Health1988–1995
  • Serotonin--A Trait Disturbance In Anorexia And Bulimia NervosaNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • Genetic Epidemiology--Alcohol Abuse In Eating DisordersNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1991–1993
  • Measurement Of CSF In Prader-Willi PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • Serotonin: Trait Related Disturbance In Anorexia NervosaNational Institute Of Mental Health1990–1991

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Walter Kaye, Dr. Walter Kaye, MD, Dr. W Kaye, Dr. Walter H Kaye