Roxana Gates

Roxana Gates, MSW, LCSW, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in geriatrics, dementia care, and behavioral health integration within primary care. She contributes to the interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Clinic and advocates for culturally responsive care, particularly for the Latino community. Her work emphasizes bilingual support for monolingual Spanish speakers and community service for underserved populations.

Her research focuses on culturally tailored dementia care models and healthcare delivery innovations. She has collaborated on dental education initiatives, including the establishment of a night clinic for expanded access. Her expertise spans mental health assessment, geriatrics, and adoption-related social work, with a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in aging populations.

Roxana’s professional contributions include advancing patient-centered care through interprofessional teams and improving health equity through culturally sensitive practices.