Dr. Katie McQueen – Staff Physician
Dr. Katie McQueen has served as a staff physician at La Hacienda Treatment Center since 2008. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine and is recognized nationally for her contributions to addiction medicine, particularly in the areas of clinical education, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT).
Prior to joining La Hacienda, Dr. McQueen held faculty positions at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. During her tenure, she developed and served as medical director for InSight, a state-funded substance use screening program that assessed more than 90,000 residents in Harris County and provided targeted intervention to over 20,000 individuals. This innovative model received national recognition from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Dr. McQueen is a published author and respected lecturer, with several book chapters and articles focusing on the intersection of addiction, medicine, and public health. She is known for her work advancing the medical understanding of addiction as a chronic disease and for educating professionals across disciplines—including legal and clinical communities—on evidence-based treatment and the impact of substance use on decision-making.
At La Hacienda, Dr. McQueen plays an essential role in delivering comprehensive medical care and supporting a treatment model that integrates physical health, behavioral science, and recovery principles.