Ellen E. Lee, MD is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist and the Division Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA. With a patient-centered and empathetic approach, Dr. Lee specializes in treating patients with dementia, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. She is dedicated to maintaining the quality of life and functioning of her patients, and is actively involved in the education and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. Lee's research interests include aging, sleep disturbances, cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, and wellbeing in older adults. She has published her research in reputable journals such as the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Schizophrenia Research, and the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Dr. Lee completed her fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and UC San Diego School of Medicine, and her psychiatry residency at the University of Maryland, Sheppard Pratt Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Lee is a member of professional organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, and the California Psychiatric Association.
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