Deepti Chopra, MBBS, MPH
Department of Psychiatry, Division of Internal Medicine
About Dr. Chopra
Deepti Chopra has been an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2017. She has been focusing on various aspects of psycho-oncology care with an interest in body image in oncology as well as the neuropsychiatric effects of cancer treatment. To develop these interests, she has been involved in various research projects, participated in various patient groups, and provided education on the above topics to various disciplines internally and externally. Dr. Chopra is engaged in numerous psycho-oncology endeavors at national-level organizations.
Dr. Chopra enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and trying different cuisines.
In the News
Present Title & Affiliation
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2012 | East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA, MPH, Epidemiology |
| 2006 | Grant Medical College, Mumbai, IND, MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
Postgraduate Training
| 2012-2013 | Clinical Fellowship, Psychosomatic Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT |
| 2010-2012 | Medical Educator Track Designation, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY |
| 2008-2012 | Clinical Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY |
Board Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine |
| 2013 | American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, General Psychiatry |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist, Hartford Hospital/ Institute of Living, Hartford, CT, 2013 - 2016
Honors & Awards
| 2011 | Harold Levy Award for Psychosomatic Medicine |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chopra D, De La Garza R. Depressive, anxiety, and distress symptoms among cancer patients who endorse appearance problems. Palliative and Supportive Care:1-5. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30109833.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified December 12, 2023