Ziba A. Colah, MD

Dr. Colah is a Reproductive Psychiatrist at Texas Children’s Hospital caring for women from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and perimenopause. She provides evidence‑based medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and trauma‑related conditions, with expertise in perinatal medication management—including during pregnancy and breastfeeding—and coordinated care with OB‑GYN teams. A dedicated clinician‑educator, she supervises residents and has authored peer‑reviewed articles in reproductive psychiatry.

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I am dedicated to supporting women through the challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and other reproductive transitions such as perimenopause. I take a holistic approach, listening to each person's life story and working together to find treatments that fit my patient's needs and values. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where patients feel understood and where we can partner to promote healing, resilience, and overall well-being.

Intereses Clinicos

Women's mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, grief and bereavement, lifestyle interventions for mental health

Educacion

Honors and awards

2025

Christopher D. Martin Resident of Impact Award, Baylor College of Medicine

2025

Outstanding Resident of the Year Award, Harris Health

2025

Ismael Carlo Award for Excellence in Veterans Mental Health Care

2024

Gold Humanism Honor Society Gold Humanism Honor Society

2021

Lambert Award for Excellence in Medicine

2020

Dean’s Distinction in Medical Education 

2020

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Research interests

Perinatal substance use disorders

Howard M, Fenn J, Colah Z. Understanding the Needs of Women: Why Clinical Experiences in Reproductive Psychiatry Are Valuable for All Residents. Academic Psychiatry, 2024 Apr 8. doi: 10.1007/s40596-024-01961-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38589668