Sasha D. Massachi

Sasha D. Massachi, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Part-Time) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP). She specializes in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, serving as a service leader on the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison (CL) Service at Golisano Children's Hospital.

• MD from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine (2007)
• Psychiatry residency at University of Rochester Medical Center (2008-2010)
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2010-2012)

Dr. Massachi's research and clinical focus spans emergency psychiatry, behavioral health interventions, and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Her 2022 publication in Hospital Pediatrics addresses quality improvement in managing aggression in pediatric inpatient settings, reflecting her expertise in pediatric psychiatric care and acute mental health treatment.

Scientific Awards:

• The Sidney Rubin M.D. Memorial Award (2021) for Outstanding Contributions to Residency Education

Dr. Massachi has extensive experience in inpatient psychiatric units for both children/adolescents and adults, including prior roles at Monroe County Children's Detention Center and the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). She remains double-boarded in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).