Ellen L. Poleshuck, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 275-3138

Fax: (585) 273-1093

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box PSYCH
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Psychiatry , Family/Marriage (SMD)
Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) - Joint

Biography

Professional Background

Ellen Poleshuck, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and Academic Chief of the Division of Collaborative Care and Wellness at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She serves as Director of the Program for Mental Health and Gender Wellness in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Poleshuck is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified marriage and family therapist. Dr. Poleshuck’s research focuses on the development, evaluation, and implementation of integrated treatments for ob/gyn patients with depression and co-occurring concerns such as pain, intimate partner violence, and unmet social needs.

Credentials

Education

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

09/01/1998 - 06/30/2000
Fellowship in Marriage & Family Therapy at University of Rochester Medical Center

09/01/1997 - 08/31/1998
Internship in Clinical Psychology at VA Medical Center-Syracuse

Awards

2020
University of Rochester Susan McDaniel Collaborative Care Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester

2019
Nominee for Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Award

2014 - 2015
Academic Medical Professional Leadership Program for Mid-Career Women, University of Rochester

2013 - 2014
Leadership in Academic Medicine Development Seminar Series Invitee, University of Rochester

2006
Collier Junior Investigator Research Award, first place
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY

2005
Collier Junior Investigator Research Award, second place
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY

1994
Grant-in-Aid of Research; Sigma Xi Scientific Society

1992 - 1994
Provost Enhancement Fellow
Location: Kent State University

1992 - 1993
Dartmouth General Fellowship for Graduate Study
Location: Dartmouth College

1990
Parkes Prize for Graduate Study in Social Service
Location: Dartmouth College

1990
Lawrence Marx Jr. Honor Award
Location: Dartmouth College

1989
Tucker Foundation Fellow
Location: Dartmouth College

1988
Paleopitis Sophomore Leadership Award
Location: Dartmouth College

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Clinical Trials

InBloom vs ROSE: Outcomes and Mechanisms

Lead Researcher: Ellen Poleshuck

The purpose of this study is to compare two approaches to delivering an intervention known to reduce postpartum depression (PPD) – in person groups and a mobile app. You must be 20-35 weeks pregnant, be a patient at one of five preidentified doctor's offices and speak English.

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Publications

Journal Articles

8/11/2022
Kreher DA, Gubbels AL, Eastin S, Lee J, Kranz P, Parker S, Poleshuck E. "Responding flexibly to the complex problem of chronic pelvic pain: Incorporating patient needs into program development." Families, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family healthcare.. 2022 Aug 11; Epub 2022 Aug 11.

2/7/2022
Maeng DD, Poleshuck E, Rosenberg T, Kulak A, Mahoney T, Nasra G, Lee HB, Li Y. "Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration and Care Utilization: Implications for Patient Outcome and Healthcare Resource Use." Journal of general internal medicine.. 2022 Feb 7; Epub 2022 Feb 07.

4/8/2021
Toscano M, Royzer R, Castillo D, Li D, Poleshuck E. "Prevalence of Depression or Anxiety During Antepartum Hospitalizations for Obstetric Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2021 Apr 8; Epub 2021 Apr 08.

Books & Chapters

2005
Chapter Title: Women's health and the role of primary care psychology.
Book Title: The primary care consultant: The next frontier for psychologists in hospitals and clinics
Author List: Poleshuck, E.L.
Published By: American Psychological Association 2005 in Washington, D.C.

2004
Chapter Title: Risk factors for chronic pain and their implications for prevention
Book Title: Psychosocial and psychiatric aspects of pain: Handbook for health care providers
Author List: Poleshuck, E.L., & Dworkin, R.H.
Edited By: R.H. Dworkin & W.S. Breitbart
Published By: International Association for the Study of Pain Press 2004 in Seattle, WA

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