Paul Desan, MD, PhD

Paul Desan, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist who focuses on psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Desan helps individuals manage mental health concerns that arise alongside physical illnesses, working with patients to address mood, stress, and overall wellness.

As an associate professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Desan examines how seasonal changes, sleep patterns, and other factors affect mood, aiming to develop new approaches for recognizing and treating these conditions.

Dr. Desan completed his medical training at Yale School of Medicine, followed by a residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in neurological sciences at Stanford University Medical Center.