Paul S. Ciechanowski M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Specialties
- Diabetes care
- Endocrinology/diabetes and metabolism
- Psychiatry
Locations
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Languages
- English
- Polish
About Paul S. Ciechanowski
Paul S. Ciechanowski, M.D., M.P.H. is a psychiatrist who cares for individuals with diabetes who are experiencing behavioral health issues like depression, anxiety and self-management.
He is also a UW associate professor.
Before pursuing psychiatry, Dr. Paul was a family doctor in Canada. He uses a team-based approach to address the whole person by focusing on biological, psychological, interpersonal and functional areas of a person’s life.
Dr. Paul earned his M.D. from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and subsequently received training in family medicine (University of British Columbia), psychiatry (UW), and public health (UW). He is past president of the Washington State Community Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association. He has conducted NIH/CDC research for two decades in attachment theory and in developing effective models of team-based care for diabetes and depression. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Before pursuing psychiatry, Dr. Paul was a family doctor in Canada. He uses a team-based approach to address the whole person by focusing on biological, psychological, interpersonal and functional areas of a person’s life.
Dr. Paul earned his M.D. from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and subsequently received training in family medicine (University of British Columbia), psychiatry (UW), and public health (UW). He is past president of the Washington State Community Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association. He has conducted NIH/CDC research for two decades in attachment theory and in developing effective models of team-based care for diabetes and depression. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Personal Interests
Dr. Paul is a musician, painter and marathon runner who renovates houses in his spare time. He loves spending time with his wife and children. He is an avid backpacker and loves to spend time in the Cascades.
Education and Training
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University of Washington School of MedicineMaster Public Health, 1999
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McGill Univ. Faculty of MedicineMedical education, 1991
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UW - Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesFellowship
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Univ. of British ColumbiaResidency, Family Practice
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UW - Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesResidency, Psychiatry
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry, 1999, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology