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Dr. Calzada is a licensed Texas physician who utilizes the biopsychosocial model of disease. This model, which is both a philosophy and a clinical guide, takes a systematic and holistic approach to look at the whole person rather than just the disease itself. This allows Dr. Calzada to examine all factors that may contribute to mental health issues including biological factors such as genetic traits that run in families and also may include co-existing diseases such as hypertension or diabetes; psychological factors such as stress and trauma; and social factors such as relationships, finances, housing and socioeconomic standing. Further, this approach allows for tailored treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each unique patient. Dr. Calzada began his academic career at the University of Texas in Arlington where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. From there he was accepted into the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, the oldest school of medicine in Texas, founded in 1891. During his medical school years Dr. Calzada was the recipient of the Carl J. Herzog scholarship for academic excellence and won a 2011 Practice of Medicine Essay Award in Oslerian Medicine. The annual winners are hand-selected by the Osler Scholars in the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine for creating an outstanding composition demonstrating a humane and compassionate attitude toward patient care. Upon graduating from UTMB school of medicine and having his Doctor of Medicine degree conferred upon him, Dr. Calzada matched into the University of Texas Dell Seton Psychiatry residency program where he spent time (2014-2016) training at multiple sites including UMC Brackenridge, Brackenridge emergency department, Dell Children's hospital, Seton Mind Institute, Shoal Creek psychiatric hospital, and the Texas Child Study Center. Dr. Calzada also spent time at the Austin VA outpatient clinic where he worked with veterans struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health issues. "My pledge to you: I will actively listen to your unique story--what is troubling you, what is impairing you and what is distressing you. I will work in collaboration with you primarily to discover what your personal goals are for treatment and then secondarily to formulate a mutually agreed upon strategy for treatment, for achieving your goals. I will do this with empathy and compassion; I will do this with all dignity, respect and complete confidentiality; and I will do this without judgment or assumption." --Israel C. Calzada, MD