Dr. Maria Llorente is a distinguished geriatric psychiatrist serving as the Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health at the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She oversees national patient care services, including mental health and geriatrics. A professor at Georgetown University, she is board-certified in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine.
Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, her career path was inspired at age 16 by the film "Captain Newman, M. D. , " which sparked her desire to work as a psychiatrist with veterans. She has dedicated her career to this mission, still actively treating veterans with complex psychiatric diagnoses.
She was recently honored with the 2023 John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence in Health Care for her significant leadership and contributions to veteran services, including her role in implementing the PACT Act.
Maria Llorente
Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Topics They Care About
Veteran Mental Health
She oversees national mental health policy for the VA and continues to facilitate support groups and treat veterans with PTSD and complex psychiatric diagnoses.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Her core specialty, she is board-certified in the field, has served as Chair of the Council on Geriatric Psychiatry at the American Psychiatric Association, and still treats geriatric veterans.
Healthcare Legislation
She was instrumental in implementing the PACT Act, which expanded healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service.
Media Appearances
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Work History
11-2019
Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
11-2019
Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health, Patient Care Services at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Education
Maria has no verified education history
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Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
