Dr. Cara Erkut is a board-certified psychiatrist and fully trained psychoanalyst serving adults and adolescents in Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle Eastside. She provides comprehensive psychiatric care that integrates evidence-based medication management, advanced psychotherapy, and neuromodulation treatments, including NeuroStar TMS therapy and Spravato (esketamine).
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| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester (GME) | Masters Degree | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | 2010 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Washington | Psychiatry Residency | 2014 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TMS Program Director, Psychiatrist | Center for Anxiety & Depression Serve as TMS Program Director providing psychiatric care, medication management, and NeuroStar TMS treatment for patients with depression and anxiety. Oversee clinical operations and collaborate with a multidisciplinary mental health team. | 1970 - 1970 |
| Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry | University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center Serve as Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry, providing supervision and teaching to trainees in academic and clinical settings, including emergency and outpatient psychiatry, with an emphasis on evidence-based and ethical patient care. | 1970 - 1970 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American Psychiatric Association Active professional member of the national psychiatric association. | 1970 - Present |
| Member | Washington State Psychiatric Association Professional member of the state psychiatric association. | 1970 - Present |
| Member | Clinical TMS Society Member of a professional organization dedicated to evidence-based clinical TMS practice. | 1970 - Present |
| Member | Seattle Psychoanalytic Society & Institute Professional member of a psychoanalytic education and training organization. | 1970 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Teaching | Seattle Psychoanalytic Society & Institute | |
| Outstanding Teacher Award | Mayo Outreach to Students & Teachers |
Years In Practice: 12 (started in 2014)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Medical Philosophy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
More info: Payment is due at the time of service. Most major insurance plans are accepted; patients are responsible for applicable copays, coinsurance, or deductibles. For services not covered by insurance, self-pay options are available. Please contact the office for current rates, insurance verification, and questions regarding coverage for TMS or Spravato treatment.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Dr. Cara J Erkut MD, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans she accepts.
