Dr. Sorina R. is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 26 years of experience providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan, with a primary focus on adult and geriatric populations. She completed her psychiatric residency training at the University of Virginia and Long Island Jewish Medical Center–Hillside Hospital and pursued fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry. She also completed early postgraduate training in family medicine in Romania, providing her with a strong foundation in holistic and integrated patient care. Throughout her career, Dr. Sorina R. has held numerous clinical and leadership roles, including Medical Director positions at senior behavioral health centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and intensive outpatient programs. She has maintained a long-standing private practice while also serving in utilization management and consulting roles. Her professional experience spans state hospitals, forensic psychiatry units, community mental health systems, nursing facilities, and acute psychiatric hospitals. In parallel with traditional psychiatry, she brings extensive expertise in functional medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and weight management, enabling her to deliver integrated, whole-person care. Dr. Sorina R. has been involved in clinical research, particularly in the areas of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), treatment-resistant depression, and psychotic disorders. She has contributed to two research projects reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development. Areas of Expertise • Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry • Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Care • Severe and Persistent Mental Illness • Mood Disorders and Psychotic Disorders • Geriatric Behavioral Health and Dementia-Related Conditions • Forensic and State Hospital Psychiatry • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) • Treatment-Resistant Depression and Schizophrenia • Psychopharmacology and Complex Medication Management • Functional and Integrative Medicine • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) • Weight Management and Metabolic Health • Utilization Management and Quality Review • Private Practice and Medical Leadership Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Sorina R. believes that high-quality psychiatric care is built on strong interdisciplinary collaboration and mutual respect among healthcare professionals. She emphasizes close partnership with primary care providers, specialists, therapists, nurses, case managers, and families to ensure continuity and depth of care. Her collaborative philosophy is grounded in open communication, shared clinical accountability, and individualized treatment planning. By integrating conventional psychiatry with functional and preventive medicine, she fosters comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports long-term stability, resilience, and overall well-being.

Board Certifications

ABPN