DimitryFrancoisMD

Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College

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Office
600 Mamaroneck Ave
Suites 403 & 404
Harrison, NY 10528
Phone+1 914-301-9465

Dr. Dimitry Francois is an Ivy League-trained and triple-board certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. His expertise is in diagnosing and treating complex psychiatric conditions, including late-life depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use, and other disorders.

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/WestchesterFellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, 2009 - 2010
One Brooklyn Health System/Brookdale University Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2005 - 2009
University of HaitiClass of 1999
Academie Nationale Diplomatique et ConsulaireBA, Diplomacy and International Relations, 1996 - 1998

Senior List Weill Cornell Medical College, 2015-2018, 2020
Outstanding Achievement Award Correct Health, 2019
Academic Leadership and Community Service Award Haitian American Psychiatric Association, 2019
Certificate of Recognition New York City Council, 2019
Clinical Teaching and Mentorship Award New York-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division Geriatric Fellowship, 2018
Excellence in Teaching Award Weill Cornell Medical College, 2016
Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association American Psychiatric Association, 2016
Teacher of the year New York-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division Geriatric Fellowship, 2015
Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D. Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education American Psychiatric Association, 2015
Physician of the year New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2011
Care Award For Outstanding Service New York-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division, 2011
Chief Resident Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, 2009
Outstanding First Year Resident Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, 2006
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PubMed

10 citations
Evidenced-Based Review and Evaluation of Clinical Significance: Nonpharmacological and Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia in the Elderly.
Joseph M. Flaxer, Arianna Heyer, Dimitry Francois
The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2021-06-01
5 citations
Substance Use Disorders in the Geriatric Population: a Review and Synthesis of the Literature of a Growing Problem in a Growing Population.
Jenny Lin, Mitchell Arnovitz, Nabil Kotbi, Dimitry Francois
Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry. 2023-06-05
17 citations
Aspiration Pneumonia Due to Clozapine-Induced Sialorrhea
Renee C. Saenger, Thomas H. Finch, Dimitry Francois
Clinical Schizophrenia & Related Psychoses. 2016-01-12

Haitian diaspora, disconnected yet hopeful, watch as Moïse whodunit unfoldsJuly 7th, 2022
Mental health stigma lessening in Haitian communities, thanks to pandemic, youthMay 29th, 2022

Member, Geriatric Residency Education Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2010 - Present
Member, Promotion & Graduation Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2013 - 2022
Member, Clinical Curriculum Committee. Weill Cornell Medical College 2013 - 2022

Principal InvestigatorRegulation of Emotion in Later Life (RELATE): Personality, Emotion Regulation, and Mood in Older Adults. This is a non-intervention, survey-design study on middle and older adults (age 55+) with a depressive mood disorder.2018 - 2021
Co-InvestigatorSeverity Assessments In Patients Treated With Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Retrospective/Prospective Pilot Study2017 - 2021