Mario A. Cristancho, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, is the recipient of the 2025 Louis Duhring Outstanding Clinical Specialist Award. Dr. Mario Cristancho is a distinguished leader in interventional psychiatry whose expertise in complex psychopharmacology and advanced neuromodulation techniques have transformed care for patients with treatment-resistant mood disorders. As founding director of Penn’s Interventional Psychiatry Program and Chief of Interventional Psychiatry, he has built a collaborative model that integrates innovative therapies across the health system while inspiring trainees and colleagues through mentorship and scholarly engagement. His clinical acumen, vision, and unwavering commitment to patient-centered care have advanced both local and international practice in the treatment of refractory mood disorders. Learn more about Dr. Cristancho