Elizabeth Joy Santos MD MPH
Geriatric Psychiatry
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology & Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Join to View Full Profile
601 Elmwood Ave# PsychRochester, NY 14642
Phone+1 585-275-6733
Dr. Santos is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Elizabeth Santos, located in Rochester, NY, is an accomplished psychiatrist with a subspecialty in geriatric psychiatry. She completed her medical degree at Fatima College of Medicine, psychiatry residency at the University at Buffalo, and a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of Rochester. Additionally, she earned an MPH from the University of Rochester. She holds multiple leadership roles at the University of Rochester Medical Center, including Medical Director for several programs and Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship. Her research has been widely published, focusing on Alzheimer's, dementia, and elder mistreatment, among other topics. Dr. Santos has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow by both the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association.
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryMPH, 2006 - 2013
University of Rochester Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2004 - 2006
University at BuffaloResidency, Psychiatry, 2000 - 2004
Fatima College of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2005 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Fellow American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 2020
- Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Patient- and Caregiver-Reported Impact of Symptoms in Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia.Jamison Seabury, Jennifer Weinstein, Anika Varma, Spencer James Rosero, Charlotte Engebrecht
Neurology. Clinical Practice. 2025-02-01 - 1 citationsAggression Towards Caregivers in Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders: A Mixed Methods Study.Zachary A Macchi, Sandhya Seshadri, Roman Ayele, Meredith Bock, Judith Long
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. 2022-10-01 - 98 citationsStrategies to Promote Social Connections Among Older Adults During 'Social Distancing' Restrictions.Kimberly A. Van Orden, Emily S. Bower, Julie Lutz, Caroline Silva, Autumn M. Gallegos
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2021-08-01
Press Mentions
Men’s Health Day Promotes Healthy AgingMay 30th, 2018
'I Am Not Alone:' How a California County Is Helping Hispanic Family Caregivers Find PeaceJuly 13th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Fellow
- American Association for Geriatric PsychiatryDistinguished Fellow
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
