Wei-Li Suen

Wei-Li Suen, MD is a Senior Lecturer and board-certified psychiatrist at the University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. His clinical and academic work focuses on mood and anxiety disorders, neuromodulation, and medical education and mentorship. Dr. Suen also integrates his background in piano performance into exploring the intersection of arts and mental well-being.

• MD from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School (2020)
• Residency in Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center (2020-2024)
• Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & VA Boston (2024-2025)

His research spans mental health in cardiovascular contexts, evidenced by his 2024 systematic review on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mental health. Dr. Suen has received numerous awards, including the Richard Carl Abert Jaenike Award (2024) and John Romano Award (2024) for clinical excellence, alongside early career recognition in music and academics.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Richard Carl Abert Jaenike Award (2024)
  • John Romano Award (2024)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2019)
  • Pathology Honor Society (2017)
  • Drs. Paul H. and Stuart C. Seigel Scholarship (2016-2018)
  • Musical awards (Lilian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition, Chopin Competition, etc.)