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2233 NY-86Colby UnitSaranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone+1 518-891-4141
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Summary
- Dr. Steven Samuels is a psychiatrist based in Saranac Lake, NY, specializing in geriatric psychiatry. He completed his psychiatry residency at New York Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He served as Medical Director at Englewood Health from 2004 to 2020. Dr. Samuels has experience in rural health and various psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and electroconvulsive therapy. His publications address issues such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, particularly focusing on aspects like patient communication and psychiatric consultations. Dr. Samuels has been recognized as a Life Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association in 2022 and a Fellow in 2015.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1995
New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Psychiatry, 1989 - 1993
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1990 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2003 - 2021
PA State Medical License 1993 - 1996
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2022
- Fellow American Psychatric Association, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Dementia with Lewy bodies, visual hallucinations, and medications.Michael Serby, Steven C. Samuels
The American Journal of Psychiatry. 2005-04-01 - 6 citationsSharing the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease: methods and expectations. Breaking news to patients requires patience and sensitivity to their needs.Steven C. Samuels
Geriatrics. 2004-05-01 - How to help demented or psychotic patients await a psychiatric consultation.Lesley Wiesenfeld, Steven C. Samuels
Geriatrics. 2004-03-01
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