Gary J. Horwitz

Gary J. Horwitz, M.D., is a part-time Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and the University Mental Health Practice (UMHP). His career spans over four decades, focusing on psychiatry and geriatric mental health.

• Education: Residency in Psychiatry and Neurology (1977-1981), Internship in Neurology (1977-1978), all at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Dr. Horwitz specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry, with expertise in managing complex psychiatric conditions in elderly patients, particularly dementia and depression. His clinical work emphasizes treatment strategies and medication safety in aging populations.

Dr. Horwitz's research highlights trends in antipsychotic medication use and depression management for older adults. This aligns with his focus on evidence-based approaches in geriatric mental health care.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (2013)
  • Distinguished Fellow (2003)
  • Fellow (2000)

He is part of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and the Accountable Health Partners network, providing care through his practice in Pittsford, NY.