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Charles Engel, MD
Staff Psychiatrist
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Biography
I specialize in caring for adults affected by stressful or traumatic experiences. I treat posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, substance-related concerns, and persistent physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and memory and focus. My approach is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on meaningful improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and functioning across important life roles. I begin with a careful diagnostic evaluation and work with patients to identify the changes that matter most in their lives. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and may include thoughtful medication management and practical strategies for coping with daily challenges. Follow-up visits focus on supportive conversations, problem-solving, and small, meaningful steps that support recovery and long-term well-being.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who earned my MD and MPH from the University of Washington in Seattle. I completed my psychiatry residency at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and a fellowship in psychosomatic medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. I have held clinical, research, teaching, policy, and administrative roles at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the Seattle VA Medical Center, and most recently served as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Education and training
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine