Elizabeth J. Santos, M.D.
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Elizabeth J. Santos, M.D.
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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
Publications
Journal Articles
Seabury J, Weinstein J, Varma A, Rosero SJ, Engebrecht C, Arky A, Zizzi C, Dilek N, Mathewson A, Salem-Spencer S, Santos EJ, Heatwole CR
Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2025 February 15 (1):e200418. Epub 12/06/2024.
Shupe C, Seabury J, Varma A, Weinstein J, Engebrecht C, Rosero S, Irwin C, Dilek N, Arky A, Santos E, Heatwole C
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association.. 2024 December 20 Suppl 6 :e087655. Epub 1900 01 01.
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
What Do I Do Now: Geriatric Psychiatry (2022)
Chapter: Mild Cognitive Impairment: Am I losing my mind?
Ethics and Vulnerable Elders: The Quest for Individual Rights and A Just Society (2019)
Chapter: Cognitive Impairment
Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy (2017)
Chapter: Medical Decision-Making Capacity and Ethical Considerations
Suicide From A Global Perspective: Public Health Approaches (2012)
Chapter: Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults
Workplace Violence in Mental Health and General Healthcare Settings (2011)
Chapter: Violence in Medical and Psychiatric Emergency Services
Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology (2010)
Chapter: Assessment of Elder Abuse
International Handbook of Suicide Prevention (2009)
Chapter: Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults
Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (2009)
Chapter: Elder Mistreatment and Self-Neglect
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care (2008)
Chapter: Suicide
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Patient Comments
Dr Santos was wonderful, caring and compassionate.
May 04, 2024
This doctor and staff are phenomenal!
May 04, 2024
I had a very satisfactory experience.
Dec 21, 2023
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
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