Division of Psychosocial Medicine
Frederick Wamboldt, MD
Division Head
What do we do? Our clinicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the various psychosocial problems that develop in the course of chronic medical illnesses. Such psychosocial problems include coping with the medical illness, depression and other mood disorders, panic and other anxiety disorders, cognitive and memory problems, and marital and family issues.
Why National Jewish Health? National Jewish Health has a long tradition of integrating medical and psychosocial treatments for patients with chronic illness. Our services are rooted in our “Care for the Whole Person” philosophy that physical and mental health are intertwined. When we meet with patients, we discuss ways that psychological, emotional and relationship factors may influence how they are dealing with their illness.
Our goal is to help patients figure out how to take charge of their illness so they can live their lives to the fullest.
Learn about the tests we perform and diseases we treat, such as depression and nicotine addiction.
Learn about our faculty and staff, who specialize in treating and researching psychosocial issues related to chronic illness.
Learn about our research taking place in the Behavioral Research Center and Neuropsychology Laboratory.
