Faculty

Neeta Shenai, MD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Contact Details

3811 O'Hara St.
Pittsburgh
 
PA
 
15213
Email

Education & Training

MD
Saint Louis University, School of Medicine Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMCPsychiatry
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMCPsychosomatic Medicine

Specialty Certifications

Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Professional Affiliations

Member, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
Member, North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology

Selected Honors & Awards

William Webb Fellowship Award, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine

Research Interests

Perinatal addiction; Trauma during pregnancy/postpartum; Women's mental health

Clinical Interests

Perinatal addiction; Women's mental health during pregnancy; PTSD/trauma during pregnancy/postpartum

Education Interests

Medical student and resident education

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Congratulations to the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Resident and Fellow Class of 2021!

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