
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
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
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.
Scaling Supply to Meet Behavioral Health Needs in New York State Nursing Homes
Simning AC; Tsun ZY; Shah NR; Santos EJ; Press-Ellingham L; Hasselberg MJ.
New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery. 2022; 3.
Van Orden KA, Bower E, Lutz J, Silva C, Gallegos AM, Podgorski CA, Santos EJ, Conwell Y
The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.. 2021 August 29 (8):816-827. Epub 05/18/2020.
Friedman B, Santos EJ, Liebel DV, Russ AJ, Conwell Y
Journal of elder abuse & neglect.. 2015 27 (1):34-64. Epub 11/24/2014.
Cerulli C, Cerulli J, Santos EJ, Lu N, He H, Kaukeinen K, White AM, Tu X
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA.. 2010 50 (2):200-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
What Do I Do Now: Geriatric Psychiatry (2022)
Chapter: Mild Cognitive Impairment: Am I losing my mind?
Authors: Santos, EJ, Kristan, AM
Publisher: Oxford University Press 2022
Ethics and Vulnerable Elders: The Quest for Individual Rights and A Just Society (2019)
Chapter: Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Santos EJ, Hadeed CN
Publisher: Cognella 2019
Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy (2017)
Chapter: Medical Decision-Making Capacity and Ethical Considerations
Authors: Santos EJ, Hadeed CN
Publisher: Springer 2017
Suicide From A Global Perspective: Public Health Approaches (2012)
Chapter: Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults
Authors: Santos EJ, Conwell Y
Publisher: Nova Science 2012
Workplace Violence in Mental Health and General Healthcare Settings (2011)
Chapter: Violence in Medical and Psychiatric Emergency Services
Authors: Currier GW, Santos EJ
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett 2011
Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology (2010)
Chapter: Assessment of Elder Abuse
Authors: Santos EJ, King DA
Publisher: Elsevier 2010
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
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Patient Comments
[...] She was concerned and did a nice job
Jan 31, 2025
The doctor was excellent
Jan 10, 2025
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