CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSDonna L. Guardino, Ph.D.(Pronouns: she/her/hers)Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 273-5050Office: (585) 851-8931Fax: (585) 273-1117A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box PSYCHRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry , Behav/Psychosoc Med (SMD) Assistant Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) - JointBiographyProfessional BackgroundDonna L. Guardino, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her PhD degree in 2018 from Gallaudet University and completed her pre-doctoral internship under Deaf Wellness Center at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Guardino is currently conducting individual and group psychotherapy primarily for adults at Deaf Wellness Center. In addition to her outpatient work, Dr. Guardino is a board member of the Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, & Equity (DICE) team. Dr. Guardino’s research interests are: 1) on Certified Deaf Interpreters’ experiences working with language deprivation Deaf individuals in medical settings, and 2) Deaf population health and language deprivation.CredentialsEducation2018PHD | Gallaudet UniversityClinical PsychologyPost-doctoral Training & Residency06/12/2019 - 10/01/2020Fellowship in Psychology at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/2016 - 08/11/2017Internship in Clinical Psychology at University of Rochester Medical CenterAwards2016Larry G. StewartLocation: Gallaudet University2011Thomas S. MarrLocation: Gallaudet University2011Psi Chi, Psychological Honor SocietyLocation: Gallaudet University2011Outstanding Psychology MajorLocation: Gallaudet University2010Phi Alpha Pi Scholastic Honor SocietySponsor: Phi Alpha PhiLocation: Washington, D.C.VIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles12/2022Carr, M; Yoo, A; Guardino, DL; Hall, WC; McIntosh, S; Pigeon WR. "Characterization of sleep among deaf individuals." Sleep Health. 2022; : 1-4.10/2022James TG; Argenyi MS; Guardino DL; McKee MM; Wilson JAB; Sullivan MK; Griest Schwartzman E; Anderson M. "Communication Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities for Deaf American Sign Language Users". Health Affairs. 2022; 41(10): 1413-1422.VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Donna L. Guardino, Ph.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Donna L. Guardino, Ph.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.