AshleyLetoMD(She/Her)

Resident Physician

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Ashley Leto, MD, is a board-eligible psychiatrist based in Washington, DC. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from The College of New Jersey in 2017 and her Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2021. She is currently completing her psychiatry residency at MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital (2021–2025), where she serves as Chief Resident in Inpatient Psychiatry.

Dr. Leto has a special interest in reproductive psychiatry, with a focus on perinatal mental health. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating psychiatric concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive health.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Leto enjoys exploring the vibrant culture of Washington, DC, hiking, spending time outdoors, and spending time with loved ones.

PubMed

4 citations
Community Violence, PTSD, Hopelessness, Substance Use, and Perpetuation of Violence in an Urban Environment.
Uma Raman, Philip A. Bonanno, Devika Sachdev, Aparna Govindan, Atharva Dhole
Community Mental Health Journal. 2021-05-01
2 citations
Tasting the Tree of Life: Development of a Collaborative, Cross-Campus, Science Outreach Meal Event.
Wendy L. Clement, Kathryn T. Elliott, Okxana Cordova-Hoyos, Isabel Distefano, Kate Kearns
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 2018-03-30

Journal Articles

Implementation of One Key Question at an Urban Teaching Hospital: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Canelo Villafana, A; Leto, AE; Chung, K; Brandi, KM;, Universal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2/23/2022

Abstracts/Posters

Delusional Parasitosis After Starting Hemodialysis: A Case Report
Leto, A; Kleinfeld, S;, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 5/2022
Hydroxychloroquine and Hallucinosis: A Case Report
Leto, A; Sostre, O;, Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Virtual, 11/2021
Trial of Mu-Opioid Antagonist for Treatment Refractory PTSD-associated Nightmares
Leto, A; Opler DJ;, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, Virtual, 5/2021

Lectures

Collateral Gone Rogue: an M&M and Case Discussion
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry - 1/9/2025
MAOIs: Relic or Resource?
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry - 9/11/2024