Dr. Dave WalickMD, Board-certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Psychiatry
at The Arete Center — Greenwood Village, CO
About
Dr. Dave Walick is a board-certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a career that spans military service, academic medicine, and private practice. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). He also holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Arizona State University.
Before co-founding The Arete Center in 2018, Dr. Walick served for many years in the United States Air Force, including a deployment to Afghanistan, before joining Children's Hospital Colorado. S. Air Force Academy and an NCAA All-American soccer player, he brings unusual depth to his clinical work. He holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His practice focuses on comprehensive psychiatric treatment of children, adolescents, and adults.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency
Psychiatry residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
Additional Training
Master of Arts in Philosophy, Arizona State University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Walick right for?
Dr. Walick is a strong fit for children, adolescents, and adults seeking comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Patients dealing with complex mental health conditions benefit from his broad training across adult and pediatric psychiatry. His military and academic background makes him well-suited for high-functioning patients navigating significant life demands. Parents looking for a psychiatrist who works with the whole family will find his range of expertise valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Walick treats children, adolescents, and adults. His dual board certification in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry allows him to work across the full age range. This makes him a good fit for families who want a single psychiatrist who can treat multiple family members.
Yes, Dr. Walick holds board certification in both adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. He completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dr. Walick earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He also holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Arizona State University.
Dr. Walick served for many years in the United States Air Force, including a deployment to Afghanistan. After his military service, he joined Children's Hospital Colorado. He co-founded The Arete Center in 2018.
Dr. Walick holds membership in the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. These memberships keep him connected to current research and clinical standards in psychiatry.
Dr. Walick focuses on comprehensive psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. He brings training in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry to his evaluations and ongoing care. His philosophical background also informs his approach to complex clinical questions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026