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Dr. Katina Varzos CNM, PMH-APRN, DNP

BS: Cornell University 

MA: Nursing, Yale University

PhD: Nursing practice

Doctor Katina Varzos is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provides psychiatry services including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adolescents and adults. Dr. Varzos earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University and a Master’s in Nursing from Yale University. Her initial clinical specialty was in midwifery and women’s health. She later obtained post-master’s training specializing in psychiatric-mental health care. She is board certified by both the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and the American College of Nurse Midwives. Additionally, Dr. Varzos has earned a Doctorate in Nursing practice, the highest level of education and training in her field. Dr. Varzos has extensive experience working with severe, persistent mental illness in home-based and community health settings. Additionally, she has operated a private practice with in-home services specializing in perinatal mental health. Dr. Varzos developed a psychiatric medication management service for college students at Wesleyan University. She has also worked intensively with families, teens, and young adults struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During this time, Dr. Varzos helped to launch a program specifically geared towards the needs of women with substance use and mental health issues and expanded services for young men and LGBTQ+ youth. Presently, she treats adults of all ages in a primary-care integrated outpatient setting at Tahoe Forest Hospital. Taking a holistic and collaborative approach to care, Dr. Varzos combines evidence-based treatment modalities and ongoing education to empower clients in their path towards recovery.