Biographical summary
Shaun Daidone, M.D., is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Dr. Daidone combines a compassionate, individualized approach with clinical expertise to navigate the intricate interplay between mental and physical health. His depth of understanding is shaped by his prior experience as Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health in a prominent Colorado health system, where he honed expertise in collaborative care models. He is also well versed in management of treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, drawing from his experience with severely ill patients in State Hospital systems. In his present clinical role, he serves hospitalized patients who are referred by primary medical or subspecialty teams. His purview extends to:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations considering the complex interplay of each patient's physical health, medications, and potential psychological distress.
- Guidance on psychopharmacotherapy to ensure the safe and effective use of medications while avoiding potential drug-drug or drug-disease interactions.
- Education on behavioral interventions and crisis management for patients, families, and staff.
Additionally, Dr. Daidone is active in medical education and serves as Residency Advisor Director for Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
Fellowship - Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
- 2016
Chief Resident - Adult Inpatient PsychiatryUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
- 2016
Residency - General PsychiatryUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine
- 2012
Doctor of MedicineMedical College of Wisconsin
- 2007
BS - Molecular and Cellular BiologyUniversity of Arizona
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2017
Psychosomatic MedicineAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2016
PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2007
Graduated with HonorsUniversity of Arizona
- 2007
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Arizona
- 2007
Phi Beta Kappa Honor SocietyUniversity of Arizona
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Complex Behavior Committee, Hospital Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2024 - present
MemberWorkplace Violence Prevention, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2024 - present
ChairHospital Behavioral Health Workgroup, Hospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
- 2023 - present
MemberIMPACT Case Management Team, Workplace Violence Prevention, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
- 2023 - present
Residency Advising DirectorPsychiatry, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Science
- 2022 - 2023
Appointed MemberBylaws and Rules & Regulations Committee, Arizona State Hospital
- 2021 - 2023
Elected MemberMedical Executive Committee, Arizona State Hospital
- 2019 - present
MemberArizona Psychiatric Society
- 2016 - present
MemberAcademy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Psychiatric Association
Publications