Shanna V Diaz, DO

Biography

Dr. Diaz completed a BA in Psychology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She subsequently completed her residency in General Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico and practiced psychiatry across New Mexico during consecutive fellowships in Geriatric Psychiatry followed by Sleep Medicine, at the University of New Mexico.

Personal Statement

Throughout her training, Dr. Diaz became increasingly aware that disturbed sleep contributes to myriad medical and mental health disorders. She was compelled to pursue a fellowship in sleep medicine during her exploration of ways to address delirium and insomnia in the geriatric population, and has often quipped that she loves improving lives by prescribing air. She strives to promote wellness rather than treat illness by helping others prioritize and optimize their sleep to improve physical and mental health. Dr. Diaz enthusiastically teaches a wide range of topics to a broad and varied audiences. From patients, to learners at different points in their medical training, from people in our community, to healthcare workers across the country who participate in various Project ECHOs (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) programs, Dr. Diaz is passionate about empowering others to use newly acquired knowledge to help themselves and others improve their quality of lives.

Education

Medical School
2010
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Fellowship
Geriatric Psychiatry
2015
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Fellowship
Sleep Medicine
2016
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Residency
Adult Psychiatry
2014
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry
2014-09-15

Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Geriatric Psychiatry
2016-10-17

Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Sleep Medicine
2017-11-20

Gender

Female