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Elizabeth J. Santos, M.D.

Elizabeth J. Santos, M.D.

Mental Health and Wellness

4.8 out of 5 stars
85 Ratings
6 Comments
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Appointment (585) 273-5454

About Me

Elizabeth J. Santos, MD, MPH, DFAPA is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Santos is the Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, the Strong Behavioral Health Older Adults Clinic, and the Greater Rochester Health Foundation Project...
Elizabeth J. Santos, MD, MPH, DFAPA is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Santos is the Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, the Strong Behavioral Health Older Adults Clinic, and the Greater Rochester Health Foundation Project ECHO GEMH in Long Term Care Program. She is also the Medical Director of the URMC Memory Care Program, a nursing home consultant and is an attending physician at the Strong Memorial Hospital Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). Her research focuses on elder abuse and neglect, training evaluators, and advocacy for older adults. She is the geriatric psychiatry consultant on a National Institute of Justice funded Enhanced Multi-disciplinary Team (E-MDT) focused on financial exploitation, a member of the NYS Coalition on Elder Abuse and the Elder Fatality Review Team.

Certified Specialties

Geriatric Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Research (SMD)

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging (SMD) - Joint

Associate Professor - Department of Neurology, NMD (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2006

Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York College at Buffalo. 2000 - 2004

Education

MPH | University of Rochester. 2013

MD | Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine (Philippines). 2000

Awards

Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. 2016

Harford Center of Excellence Scholars Award. 2012

University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry, Excellence in Clinical Care Award. 2010

University of Rochester, Collier Mental Health Research Poster Award, 2nd place. 2007

University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry, John Romano Award. 2006

American Medical Directors Association Futures Program. 2005

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Public Policy Institute, participant. 2005

Western New York American Psychiatric Association Travel Scholarship. 2003

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Stepping Stones Program. 2003

Manila Central University Alumni Award. 1995

Dean's List, University of Rochester. 1992 - 1993

National Merit Scholar. 1989

National Honor Society. 1988

Buffalo Medical Foundation, Minority Student Research Fellowship, 2 summers. 1988 - 1989

Publications

Journal Articles

Aggression Towards Caregivers in Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders: A Mixed Methods Study.

Macchi ZA, Seshadri S, Ayele R, Bock M, Long J, Coats H, Miyasaki J, Pantilat SZ, Katz M, Santos EJ, Sillau SH, Lum HD, Kluger BM

Movement disorders clinical practice.. 2022 October 9 (7):920-931. Epub 09/07/2022.

Books

International Handbook of Suicide Prevention (2009)

Chapter: Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults

Authors: Santos EJ, Conwell Y

Publisher: Gaskell Publications 2009

Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (2009)

Chapter: Elder Mistreatment and Self-Neglect

Authors: Santos EJ, Goldstein MZ

Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2009

The Encyclopedia of Elder Care (2008)

Chapter: Suicide

Authors: Santos EJ, Conwell, Y

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company 2008

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr Santos was wonderful, caring and compassionate.

May 04, 2024

5.0 stars

This doctor and staff are phenomenal!

May 04, 2024

5.0 stars

I had a very satisfactory experience.

Dec 21, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Santos was rushed because I arrived late for my appointment, but she still took time to listen to me and explain what she believes my condition(s) are. [...]

Nov 22, 2023

5.0 stars

It was very good. I felt calm, not pressured into everything.

Jan 26, 2023

Dr Santos is super. Very caring and concerned for her patients.

Jan 15, 2023