Robert O. Cotes, MD

Robert O. Cotes, MD

Robert O. Cotes, MD

Robert O. Cotes, MD, is a Professor at Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Dr. Cotes is Chief of Psychiatry at Grady Health System. He is the founder and Co-Director of the Clinical & Research Program for Psychosis at Grady Health System, which comprises of three clinical programs: 1) PSTAR, which provides evidence-based, recovery-oriented care for individuals with persistent symptoms of psychosis, specializing in the use of clozapine, and 2) Project ARROW, a coordinated specialty care team for people experiencing prodromal and early psychosis, and 3) Youth and Family TREE, a program for youth and young adults with co-occurring disorders.

His research focuses on clozapine, pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions for people with schizophrenia, cardiometabolic side effects of antipsychotic medication, and understanding the potential for digital biomarkers in mental health. He is Editor-In-Chief of Community Mental Health Journal and serves on the NAMI Scientific Advisory Council.