Ralph Saintfort, MD - CLOSED

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3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093

Ralph Saintfort, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and the medical director of Moores Cancer Center's Psychiatry and Psychological Services in San Diego, CA. He specializes in treating individuals experiencing psychiatric symptoms related to cancer, such as depression, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties. Dr. Saintfort provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, behavioral therapy, and psychotherapy to help patients navigate the emotional challenges of their cancer journey.

With a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Saintfort is dedicated to supporting patients in their path towards wellness and a meaningful life. He has extensive experience in consultation liaison psychiatry, providing psychiatric consultations to physicians in various specialties, including oncology. Dr. Saintfort's expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as he has contributed to mental health capacity building projects in Haiti and has published in prestigious medical journals. He completed his fellowship training at Brigham Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School and is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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