Precision in diagnosis. Continuity in care. Direct physician involvement at every stage.
Dual board-certified psychiatrist
Santiago Almanzar, MD
Dr. Santiago Almanzar is a dual board-certified psychiatrist and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) dedicated to delivering exceptional, physician-led psychiatric care. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions, combining diagnostic precision with individualized, evidence-based care to achieve meaningful and sustained clinical improvement.
With experience treating thousands of patients across diverse settings, Dr. Almanzar brings a depth of expertise in mood, anxiety, trauma-related, obsessive-compulsive, attention-deficit, and other high-complexity psychiatric disorders. His approach integrates advanced psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and emerging neuromodulation techniques within a collaborative, patient-centered framework.
Dr. Almanzar graduated from medical school Magna Cum Laude from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. Dr. Almanzar completed his psychiatry residency and served as Chief Resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He pursued fellowship training in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed a Visiting Fellowship in Treatment-Resistant Psychiatry and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Duke University School of Medicine. He also completed advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy training through the Institute for Psychoanalytic Education affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
His clinical and physician leadership experience spans academic medicine, Veterans Affairs healthcare, emergency psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, and private practice. He has led psychiatrists, advanced practice clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the delivery of high-quality care while implementing systems that enhance clinical outcomes, safety, and quality improvement. Throughout his career, he has held key physician leadership roles managing patients with severe and complex psychiatric illness in high-acuity environments.
Professional Highlights
- Dual Board Certified Psychiatrist
- Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
- Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry
- Visiting Fellowship, Duke University — Treatment-Resistant Psychiatry & TMS
- Former Chief Resident, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Medical Director of Adult Inpatient Services, Generations Behavioral Health
- Former Section Chief of Inpatient Services, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Former Chief Psychiatrist, Centurion Health — Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
- Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Author of peer-reviewed publications in suicide prevention and forensic psychiatry
Clinical Focus
- Treatment-resistant depression, including advanced interventions such as TMS and other
neuromodulation therapies - Mood and anxiety disorders, with emphasis on precision psychopharmacology and
measurement-based care - Trauma-related disorders, including PTSD, utilizing trauma-informed and integrative
approaches - Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, including complex and refractory cases
- Attention-deficit and executive functioning disorders across adolescents and adults
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for complex, comorbid psychiatric presentations
- Integration of psychotherapy and medication management to support durable recovery,
functional improvement, and quality of life
