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Cynthia M. Stonnington, M.D.

  1. Psychiatrist
  2. Chair, Psychiatry and Psychology, Arizona
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Anxiety disorder
  2. Generalized anxiety disorder
  3. Mood disorder
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Neuropsychiatric disorders
  • Psychosomatic illness
  1. 2007
    Clinical Research FellowshipWellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, University College London
  2. 1990
    Chief Resident - PsychiatryStanford University Medical Center
  3. 1990
    Resident - PsychiatryStanford University Medical Center
  4. 1987
    Internship - Medicine/Neurology/PsychiatryStanford University Medical Center
  5. 1986
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1982
    BA - MicrobiologyUniversity of Minnesota

Certifications

  1. 2005
    Psychosomatic MedicineAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 1993
    PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Program on Physician Well Being (PPWB) AwardMayo Clinic Program on Physician Well Being, Mayo Clinic
  2. 2022
    Distinguished Life FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  3. 2020
    2nd Place Poster Presentation: Parental Leave Policy on US Medical School WebsitesAmerican Medical Women’s Association Virtual Leadership Development Conference for Women Physicians
  4. 2018
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  5. 2017
    Exceptional Women in MedicineCastle Connolly
  6. 2017
    FellowAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  7. 2016
    Best Poster - 2nd PlaceAcademy of Psychosomatic Medicine Annual Meeting
  8. 2016
    Distinguished FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  9. 2013
    Top DoctorsU.S. News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
  10. 2012
    Clinical Practice Innovation AwardClinical Practice Innovation Program, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  11. 2011
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  12. 2003
    FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  13. 2003
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  14. 2002
    Who's Who in Medicine and HealthcareAwarding Organization
  15. 2001
    Best DoctorsBest Doctors, Inc.
  16. 2001
    The National Registry of Who's WhoAwarding Organization
  17. 2001
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  18. 1998
    The Best Doctors in AmericaWoodward/White, Incorporated
  19. 1998
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  20. 1996
    The Best Doctors in America: Pacific RegionWoodward/White, Incorporated
  21. 1996
    Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  22. 1982
    Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Minnesota
  23. 1982
    Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Minnesota

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Strategic Initiative LeaderThe Wellbeing Collaborative: Supporting Health Care Professionals
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberCommittee for Employee Well-Being, People and Culture Committee, Mayo Clinic Board of Governors
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberArizona Steering Committee, The Wellbeing Collaborative: Supporting Health Care Professionals
  4. 2022 - present
    Distinguished Life FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  5. 2022 - present
    Steering Council MemberThe Wellbeing Collaborative: Supporting Health Care Professionals
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberEmployee Mental Health Strategy, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2021 - present
    MemberHumanities in Medicine Subcommittee, Education Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  8. 2021 - present
    MemberThe Wellbeing Collaborative: Supporting Health Care Professionals
  9. 2020 - present
    MemberJoy Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2020 - present
    Peer SupporterHELP Program Trained Peer Supporter - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Employee Well-Being Team
  11. 2020 - present
    HELP AmbassadorHELP Program Trained Peer Supporter - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Employee Well-Being Team
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  13. 2019 - present
    Research ChairAMWA IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  14. 2019 - present
    Topic Expert"Resilience", AMWA IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  15. 2019 - present
    Topic Expert"Mental Health in Trainees/Physicians", AMWA IGNITE, American Medical Women's Association
  16. 2019 - present
    Vice ChairJoy and Wellbeing Team, Office of Leadership and Organization Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  17. 2019 - present
    MemberPsychiatry & Psychology Specialty Council, Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2017 - 2021
    Faculty ChairStudent Life and Wellness Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  19. 2017 - 2022
    MemberStudent Affairs Executive Committee
  20. 2017 - present
    MemberPeople and Culture Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  21. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  22. 2016 - 2019
    ChairWellness and Resiliency Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  23. 2016 - 2022
    Distinguished FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  24. 2014 - 2019
    MemberStrategic Planning Committee, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Arizona State University
  25. 2014 - present
    MemberBurnout Strategy Team, Office of Leadership and Organization Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona Task Forces
  26. 2014 - present
    Advisory Board MemberLaw and Neuroscience Custer, Center for Law, Science & Innovation, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  27. 2013 - 2017
    MemberCancer Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  28. 2013 - 2015
    MemberHealth Promotion Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  29. 2012 - 2019
    ChairPsychiatry & Psychology Specialty Council, Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  30. 2012 - 2013
    Examination WriterBrain Injury Medicine Subspecialty Exam, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  31. 2011 - 2014
    ChairMulti-disciplinary Mayo/ASU Resilience Group, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  32. 2008 - 2009
    MemberResearch Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  33. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Neuropsychiatric Association
  34. 2007 - 2017
    MemberAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  35. 2007 - present
    MemberNeuroscience Discipline Oriented Group (DOG), Department of Neurology
  36. 2005 - present
    Grant ReviewerAlzheimer's Association
  37. 2004 - 2006
    MemberMedical/Laboratory Subspecialties Graduate Education Committee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  38. 2004 - 2006
    MemberPatient/Family Education Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  39. 2003 - 2016
    FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  40. 2003 - 2007
    CoordinatorResidency Education, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  41. 1994 - 2014
    ExaminerPart II Exam, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  42. 1994 - 1995
    MemberMedical Staff Quality Assurance Committee, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  43. 1991 - 1995
    MemberMedical Education Committee, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  44. 1991 - 1995
    MemberProfessional Health Committee, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  45. 1991 - 1992
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  46. 1990 - 1996
    MemberPsychiatry Committee, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
  47. 1990 - present
    MemberArizona Psychiatric Society
  48. 1988 - 2003
    MemberAmerican Psychiatric Association
  49.  
    MemberMayo Alumni Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  50.  
    Full MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

Publications

Research activities

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