Faculty

Pitt Psychiatry extends a warm welcome Daniel Hedayati, MD, who joins the Department at the rank of assistant professor. Dr. Hedayati received his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and completed his residency training in psychiatry/family medicine, and served as chief resident of family medicine and psychiatry. He then undertook a clinical fellowship in geriatric medicine at UPMC St. Margaret...

Pitt Psychiatry extends a warm welcome to two new research faculty members: Ahmad Mayeli, PhD (Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry) Dr. Mayeli received his PhD in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Oklahoma, and completed postdoctoral research training in the Pitt Department of Psychiatry. As a postdoc, Dr. Mayeli’s research focused on unraveling the intricate neurobiology of...

Pitt Psychiatry extends a warm welcome to two new clinician-educator faculty members: Andrew Coulter, MD, MA (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry) Dr. Coulter received his MD from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed general adult psychiatry residency training and a consultation-liaison psychiatry fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Prior to coming to Pittsburgh, Dr. Coulter started the...

We are pleased to announce that Leonardo D’Aiuto, PhD, has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychiatry by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After earning his undergraduate degree in biological sciences, Dr. D’Aiuto received two fellowships in molecular cytogenetics at the Institute of Genetics in Bari, Italy. Upon receiving his PhD in molecular genetics and evolution at the University of Bari...

Congratulations to Robert Howland, MD (Associate Professor of Psychiatry), who has been recognized with a 2023 Excellence in Patient Experience Award. Dr. Howland was honored at the 2023 Loren Roth Quality and Patient Safety Awards Celebration. The awards are based on patient ratings and are presented to top UPMC providers in recognition of their dedication to the population they serve and their compassionate care...

Congratulations to Antoine Douaihy, MD (Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine), who has been named a 2023 UPMC Grand Champion. The Grand Champion Award recognizes an individual who has provided unparalleled leadership in cultivating better communities. Dr. Douaihy is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on the treatment of substance use disorders and the use of motivational interviewing. Board...