Allison Holt, MD
Physician Chief of the Behavioral Health Service Line, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Contact Info
Physician Chief of the Behavioral Health Service Line, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
MD, Ohio State University
General Psychiatry Residency, University of MN
Child and Adolescent Fellowship, University of MN
PhD, Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
BA, Ohio State University
Summary
Allison Holt, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Dr. Holt treats depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, attention disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. While medical expertise forms the foundation of Dr. Holt’s treatment, her warmth and sense of compassion as a psychiatrist are often cited by patients, families, and professionals as key motivating factors for them to succeed. Dr. Holt helps patients understand their options, creating appropriate treatment plans that empower them to move toward positive change. She has been awarded Top Doctor by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Dr. Holt is the president-elect of the Minnesota Psychiatric Society 2019-2020. She was the co-editor of the Minnesota Psychiatric Society's newsletter, Ideas of Reference, from 2010-2019.
Awards & Recognition
Top Doctor by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Received the 2006 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. Received the 2006 Harold Lawn Award given by the Department of Psychiatry for “Outstanding Resident Teacher”.
Professional Associations
Research
Publications
Writer for many articles as co-editor of MPS newsletter
“Obesity – It’s Not That Simple.” The Journal of the Twin Cities Medical Society, Nov/Dec 2010, 20-21.
Clinical
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Child, Adolescent and General Psychiatry