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Dimitry Francois, MD, Psychiatry, Harrison, NY

DimitryFrancoisMD

Psychiatry Harrison, NY

Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College

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Summary

  • Dr. Dimitry Francois is an Ivy League-trained and triple-board certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. His expertise is in diagnosing and treating complex psychiatric conditions, including late-life depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use, and other disorders.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/Westchester
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/WestchesterFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2009 - 2010
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2005 - 2009
  • University of Haiti
    University of HaitiClass of 1999
  • Academie Nationale Diplomatique et Consulaire
    Academie Nationale Diplomatique et ConsulaireBA, Diplomacy and International Relations, 1996 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Senior List Weill Cornell Medical College, 2015-2018, 2020
  • Outstanding Achievement Award Correct Health, 2019
  • Academic Leadership and Community Service Award Haitian American Psychiatric Association, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Haitian diaspora, disconnected yet hopeful, watch as Moïse whodunit unfolds
    Haitian diaspora, disconnected yet hopeful, watch as Moïse whodunit unfoldsJuly 7th, 2022
  • Mental health stigma lessening in Haitian communities, thanks to pandemic, youth
    Mental health stigma lessening in Haitian communities, thanks to pandemic, youthMay 29th, 2022

Committees

  • Member, Geriatric Residency Education Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2010 - Present
  • Member, Promotion & Graduation Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2013 - 2022
  • Member, Clinical Curriculum Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2013 - 2022

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorRegulation of Emotion in Later Life (RELATE): Personality, Emotion Regulation, and Mood in Older Adults. This is a non-intervention, survey-design study on middle and older adults (age 55+) with a depressive mood disorder.2018 - 2021
  • Co-InvestigatorSeverity Assessments In Patients Treated With Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Retrospective/Prospective Pilot Study2017 - 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Creole