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Overview
Paula Zimbrean, MD, is a Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Transplant Psychiatry Services at Yale New Haven Hospital. Her work focuses on psychiatric aspects of organ transplantation, Wilson Disease, and addiction psychiatry. She leads the Wilson Disease Registry, a longitudinal study evaluating psychiatric and medical outcomes in patients with this rare genetic disorder.
Educational Background
- MD: Iuliu Hatieganu University (1998)
- Residency: Yale University School of Medicine (2004), Columbia University (2003)
- Fellowship: Yale School of Medicine (2005)
Research Focus
Dr. Zimbrean's research addresses psychiatric interventions in acute medical settings, mental health disparities in transplantation, and behavioral strategies for transplant candidates. She pioneered studies on depression management in transplant recipients and evaluates psychosocial factors affecting living donors.
Professional Contributions
- Chair of the Academy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (2016-2020)
- Co-author of ACLP best practice guidelines for depression in transplant recipients
- Member of the Wilson Disease International Registry steering committee
Awards & Recognition
- J. William Fulbright Scholarship (2018)
- Paul E. Kunitz Award (2005)
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2003)
Clinical Expertise
Specializes in consultation-liaison psychiatry, addiction medicine, and psychiatric care for transplant candidates/recipients. Oversees inpatient psychological medicine services and transplant psychiatry training programs.