Dr. Szabo has led an impressive career as a Licensed Health Psychologist, an executive leader and innovator, and a leader in Integrative Medicine, whole-person, patient-centered healthcare, and Psycho Oncology. She is board certified, nationally, and internationally, as an Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor. In 2018, Dr. Szabo was recognized with the National Health Leadership Award from the Golisano Health Foundation. In 2020, she completed a fellowship at the University of Michigan and became 1 of 25 providers who earned the highly sought recognition of an Integrative Oncology Scholar. Dr. Szabo serves at the Chair of Integrative Health for the American Psychosocial Oncology Society. She serves as a board member for the Arizona Lung Association, an Executive Board Member for Special Olympics Arizona, and a member of the United States Leadership Council in Washington, D.C. Dr. Szabo has a Doctorate and a master’s degree in clinical health psychology.
Serving as the Psycho Oncology Director for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Centers, Dr. Szabo continues to be committed to and plays a central role in developing, growing, and leading whole-patient cancer care services. Dr. Szabo is passionate about equally attending to the body, mind, and spirit of every cancer patient and their support team. Dr. Szabo focuses on the health, wellness, and lifestyle of every patient and empowers them, and their support teams. Working at the intersection of oncologic medicine and behavioral medicine, Dr. Szabo believes that social, emotional, and cognitive oncology care are as central in the cancer journey as the allopathic medical treatments.
