Overview
Karen Valdez, MD made the decision to pursue a career in health care because of the pride she takes in the acts of service to others. She enjoys geriatric psychiatry because of the contact with both patients and their spouses, adult sons, and daughters. She specializes in educating both patients and families about the importance of non- pharmacological interventions for mental health care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and painting. Dr. Valdez has been recognized as a Top Doc 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty.
Dr. Valdez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4945 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633
425 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Stephen Strakowski is a Psychiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Strakowski is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Strakowski is currently accepting new patients.
The University Of Texas At Austin
Charles Nemeroff is a Psychiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Nemeroff is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Nemeroff is currently accepting new patients.
Shiva Lam is a Psychiatrist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Lam is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen A. Valdez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen A. Valdez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen A. Valdez by calling their office at 512-819-0500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen A. Valdez a top-rated expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen A. Valdez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Karen A. Valdez specialize in?
While Dr. Karen A. Valdez is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Karen A. Valdez accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen A. Valdez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-819-0500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Valdez isDistinguished. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- Major DepressionDr. Valdez isDistinguished. Learn about Major Depression.
- Advanced
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Valdez isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Valdez isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Valdez isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Valdez isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Kluver Bucy SyndromeDr. Valdez isExperienced. Learn about Kluver Bucy Syndrome.