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Davangere Devanand, MD, Psychiatry, Binghamton, NY

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Psychiatry Binghamton, NY

Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center; Director of the DIvision of Geriatric Psychiatry, Co-Director of the Memory Disorders Center, Co-Director of the Adult and Late Life Depression Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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  • Office

    425 Robinson St
    Binghamton, NY 13904
    Phone+1 607-724-1391

Summary

  • I am Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY. I have received several awards, including the International Psychogeriatrics Association Research Award (1991), and the American Psychiatric Association Award Jack Weinberg award in Geriatric Psychiatry (2014). My research includes pioneering studies on dysthymic disorder in the elderly, the interface between depression and cognition, early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, and treatment of psychosis and agitation in this disorder. I have been Principal Investigator on research grants from the National Institutes of Health and major foundations.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1982 - 1984
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Psychiatry, 1980 - 1982
  • Christian Medical College Vellore
    Christian Medical College VelloreClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1982 - 1985
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyBoard Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Award for Research in Geriatric Psychiatry American College of Psychiatrists, 2017
  • Distinguished Investigator Award American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2015
  • Jack Weinberg Memorial Award in Geriatric Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Age-Specific Prevalence and Incidence of Dementia Diagnoses Among Older US Adults with Schizophrenia  
    Mark Olfson, Davangere P Devanand, JAMA Psychiatry
  • Odor Identification Ability Predicts PET Amyloid Status and Memory Decline in Older Adults  
    Kreisl WC, Jin P, Lee S, Dayan ER, Vallabhajosula S, Pelton G, Luchsinger JA, Pradhaban G, Devanand DP., J Alzheimers Dis, 1/1/2018
  • A Link between Subjective Perceptions of Memory and Physical Function: Implications for Subjective Cognitive Decline  
    Cosentino S, Devanand DP, Gurland B., J Alzheimers Dis., 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Other

  • Comparing three methods of computerized cognitive training for older adults with subclinical cognitive decline. 
    Gooding AL, Choi J, Fiszdon JM, Wilkins K, Kirwin PD, van Dyck CH, Devanand DP, Bell MD & Mindt MR, Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
    http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/pnrh20

Press Mentions

  • Demographics, Smell Test, and Cognitive Test Can Predict Cognitive Decline, Dementia
    Demographics, Smell Test, and Cognitive Test Can Predict Cognitive Decline, DementiaOctober 22nd, 2024
  • Longevity Measured by Sense of Smell Spells Bad News for the Noseblind
    Longevity Measured by Sense of Smell Spells Bad News for the NoseblindJune 3rd, 2015
  • What's Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?
    What's Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?November 3rd, 2022

Grant Support

  • Pilot Combination Treatment Trial Of Mild Cognitive Impairment With DepressionNational Institute On Aging2011
  • Questionable Dementia: Course And Predictors Of OutcomeNational Institute On Aging2000–2011
  • Olfactory Identification Deficits As An Early Marker Of Mild Cognitive ImpairmentNational Institute On Aging2004–2008
  • Antipsychotic Discontinuation In Alzheimer S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging2003–2008
  • Neuroimaging Correlates Of ECT OutcomesNational Institute Of Mental Health2005
  • Treatment Of Behavioral Symptoms In Alzheimers DiseaseNational Institute Of Mental Health1997–2001
  • Treatment Of Dysthymic Disorder In The ElderlyNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1998
  • Questionable Dementia--Course And Predictors Of OutcomeNational Institute Of Mental Health1994–1998
  • Haloperidol Treatment In Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute Of Mental Health1989–1993