Sanjay Yadav

Sanjay Yadav, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of psychiatry and gastrointestinal health. His work addresses mental health challenges in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, including antidepressant efficacy, abdominal pain management, and clinic-based interventions for mood disorders. He has contributed to multidisciplinary reviews on IBD symptoms and co-authored studies on burnout among academic hospitalists.

His research interests include inflammatory bowel disease comorbidities, psychiatric care models for chronic illnesses, and clinical outcomes of antidepressant therapies. Collaborations span gastroenterology, pain management, and mental health innovation. Notable contributions include demonstrating positive impacts of dedicated psychiatry clinics on IBD patient depression scores and analyzing burnout perceptions among hospitalists.

Yadav has received the 2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, reflecting his commitment to academic mentorship. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health and well-being (SDG 3). Professional activities include oral presentations on fatigue management in clinical settings.