Arizona Medical Association's August Member Spotlight is APAL's Dr. Saira Kalia
APAL Director Dr. Saira Kalia named as ArMA's August Member Spotlight.
Dr. Saira Kalia is a psychiatrist practicing in Tucson who has dedicated her career to supporting women's mental health during some of life's most transformative moments. She founded and directs the Arizona Perinatal and Pediatric Psychiatry Access Lines (APAL), a groundbreaking program addressing Arizona's need for maternal and pediatric mental health resources.
In her interview, Dr. Kalia shares how her journey with perinatal psychiatry began, her passion for systemic change in maternal mental health care, and the lessons learned from building statewide access programs. She also shares some of her proudest and most memorable moments, many of which involve the joy and experience of being a mother.
Dr. Kalia's work represents the intersection of clinical excellence and systems thinking, demonstrating how physicians create lasting impact beyond the exam room.Read Dr. Kalia's full interview about her vision for the future of maternal mental health here!