Lauren Claire Kaczka-Weiss, DO
About: Dr. Lauren Kaczka-Weiss is a board-certified pediatrician and child psychiatrist who specializes in helping children, teens, and their families navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. She has a special interest in caring for young children, those with anxiety and ADHD, and those children coping with medical illnesses. Dr. Kaczka-Weiss brings a compassionate, team-based approach to care through her leadership as Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at JSUMC. She values prevention, early intervention, and empowering families with tools to support lifelong well-being.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Kaczka-Weiss is dedicated to fostering a nonjudgmental and accepting atmosphere that prioritizes open communication. Her approach is centered on helping children and their families build resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. Patients and their families often describe her as genuine, patient, and relatable, and they value her straightforward, honest, and evidence-based care.
Titles
Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Program Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at JSUMC
