Jimena Tuis, M.D.
CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT TREATMENT
Jimena Tuis, M.D., is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, providing evidence-based treatments with medication management and therapy.
Dr. Tuis has over ten years of experience in psychiatry, with expertise in anxiety and depressive disorders. She provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing traumatic stress, life transitions, grief, family stress, and illness. Dr. Tuis also addresses concerns related to eating disorders, body image, gender, and sexuality development. Additionally, she specializes in the assessment and management of attention deficit disorders and school-related challenges, including academic performance. Dr. Tuis works closely with schools, peers, and families to support her patients’ well-being and success.
When Dr. Tuis is not in the office, she is a devoted mother and wife who enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and her dog, Archie. She loves being in nature, practicing photography, and has a lifelong commitment to meditation and Buddhist practice.
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Dr. Tuis understands that choosing the right psychiatrist is an important personal decision. She takes the time to listen to your needs and goals, working collaboratively with you to determine the most effective treatment plan. Dr. Tuis is committed to guiding you through each step of the process, ensuring you feel supported and empowered in your care.
203-514-7972
History
Dr.Tuis began her medical studies at the Università Degli Studi in Udine, Italy. She completed her Medical Degree from Universidad Anahuac, Mexico, in 2008. She then completed a visiting fellowship in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Tuis did her Psychiatry Residency Program at Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University Program. During residency, she was granted the Educational Outreach Program Award for General Psychiatry Residents by the American Academy of Psychiatry. Afterwards, she sub-specialized in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center. She was awarded the Yale Melvin Lewis Award for her commitment to excellence in medical student education. Since graduation in 2015, Dr. Tuis has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale Child Study Center. She also serves as an inpatient psychiatrist at the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital.
Education
Universidad Anahuac
Medical Doctor, 2008
Weill Cornell Medical College
Personality Disorders Institue Visiting Fellowship, 2009
Tufts University- Baystate Medical Center
Psychiatry Residency, 2013
Yale University- Yale Child Study Center
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, 2015
Activities & Affiliations
Yale Child Study Center, Associate Clinical Professor
Attending Psychiatrist, Yale New Haven Hospital
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Member
American Psychiatric Association, Member
Connecticut Psychiatric Association, Member
PRIDE Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Association, Member
Board Certifications
Adult Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry