Peter Ureste, MD

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"I work with patients with the goal of supporting them, which requires a relationship with trust, compassion, and partnership."

Dr. Peter Ureste is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in geriatric psychiatry and a passionate advocate for underserved communities. He completed his residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the University of Southern California, followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at UCSF. Currently serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF, Dr. Ureste is dedicated to enhancing medical education through anti-oppressive teaching practices and trauma-informed care. His clinical and research interests include LGBTQ+ mental health, Latinx health disparities, and cognitive health in older adults. Dr. Ureste’s work reflects his commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychiatry.

• Why did you go into medicine? To support and serve people, especially minoritized patients and learners.
• What are the unique skills you have as a physician? My specialized training is in severe mental illness, geriatric psychiatry, and medical education.
• Why did you choose to practice at UCR Health? I desired to return to the community that shaped me. UCR is serving the people of Inland Southern California.
• Outside of medicine, what do you enjoy doing? I enjoy hiking, learning, watching movies, and exercise.

Male

• Academic medicine
• Academic psychiatry
• Community and public psychiatry
• Geriatric psychiatry
• Latinx mental health
• LGBTQ mental health

• California Medical Board
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
• Board Certified, Psychiatry
• Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry

• American Psychiatric Association
• American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
• Northern California Psychiatric Society
• California Psychiatric Association
• Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrist
• Association for Academic Psychiatry

• Osler Distinguished Teaching Award
• Excellence in PGY-1 Mentorship
• Inducted into the UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators
• Excellence in PGY-1 Mentorship
• Maxine Papadakis Award for Faculty Professionalism and Respect
• Early Career Development Award

• Psychopharmacology for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation: Lessons Learned in an Academic Center
• Electroconvulsive therapy use in the adult U.S. correctional setting: A case report and literature review
• Improving Mental Health Training for Primary Care Residents: A Resident-Led Educational Intervention

• Anthem Blue Cross
• Blue Shield
• Inland Empire Health Plan
• Medicare

We accept most major PPOs and HMOs. If you have questions about your insurance provider, our team will be happy to help.

• University of Illinois, Chicago - Chicago, IL

• University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

• University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco, CA