Dr. Leslie Chavez
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Leslie Chavez is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a diverse background in clinical and academic medicine. She completed her medical school and residency at the University of New Mexico, where she later served as a psychiatrist and assistant professor, treating high-need patients and teaching residents and medical students. During the pandemic, she transitioned to telehealth and has been dedicated to this field for the past four years. Dr. Chavez is known for making her patients feel seen and heard, using both medication management and supportive psychotherapy.
Dr. Chavez began her academic journey as a physics major at UNM and then studied biophysics at the University of San Diego, California. During her postdoctoral fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratories, she was inspired by presentations about professionals working with patients in African countries, which sparked her interest in medicine.
During this time, her father died of cancer, and she saw the impact of mental health therapy on his quality of life, further solidifying her motivation to attend medical school. Witnessing the profound impact of mental health on her patients and family, she specialized in psychiatry.
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- Aetna
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Dr. Leslie Chavez
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 333969 Leslie Lou Chavez
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Leslie Chavez
Psychiatrist, MD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (332) 249-2358
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals