George S Alexopoulos MD
Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine
Professor of Psychiatry Weill Medical College of Cornell University Emeritus, Professor of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences Emeritus.
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21 Bloomingdale RdWhite Plains, NY 10605
Phone+1 914-997-5767
Fax+1 914-997-5926
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Summary
- Neurobiology of depression
Novel treatment development for depression
Education & Training
Weill Cornell MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1977 - 1978
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Psychiatry, 1976 - 1977
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Psychiatry, 1974 - 1976
University of AthensClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License Active through 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, PsychiatryAdded Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Research Award International College of Geriatric Psychoneuropharmacology
- Distinguished Psychiatrist Lecturer Award American Psychiatry Association
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Clinical Trials
- Prevention of Suicide in the Elderly Start of enrollment: 1998 Sep 01
- Treatment of Depressed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Start of enrollment: 2002 Mar 01
- Prevention of Suicide in Primary Care Elderly: Collaborative Trial (PROSPECT) Start of enrollment: 1999 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Clozapine in Older Adults: Benefits and Challenges.Rachel Moster, Sabina Bera, Poonam Awatramani, George S Alexopoulos
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2026-04-01 - Improving Adherence to Psychotherapy and Clinical Outcome in Patients With Late-Life Depression Through Gamified mHealth Technology.Yuqing Qiu, Emily Carter, Natalie Benda, Jo Anne Sirey, Soohyun Kim
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsPrecision Assignment to Psychosocial Interventions for Late-Life Depression: An Automated Treatment Decision Rule.Nili Solomonov, Daniel Kerchner, Oded Bein, Courtney E Lee, Jihui L Diaz
JAMA Psychiatry. 2025-11-01
Journal Articles
- Two Interventions for Patients with Major Depression and Severe COPD: Impact on Quality of LifeRichard Novitch, George S Alexopoulos, The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Press Mentions
Smile More, Stress Less: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) App Can Calm Your AnxietyAugust 23rd, 2024- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App Improves Anxiety in Young AdultsAugust 20th, 2024
- ‘Software Instead of Pills’: Video Game Developed at University of Utah to Treat Depression Receives $7.5M GrantJanuary 3rd, 2022
Grant Support
- Research Methods CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Principal Research CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Operations CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Cornell Acisr In LATE Life DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2009–2012
- Treating Older Patients With Major Depression And Severe COPDNational Institute Of Mental Health2008–2012
Professional Memberships
- American College of NeuropsychopharmacologyFellow
- American College of PsychiatristsFellow
- Distinguished Life Fellow
Other Languages
- Greek
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