Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa, Psychiatrist
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Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3A Acuarela Street Suite A2 Guaynabo Puerto Rico, 00969
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About

Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa, MD, is a psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience practicing in the San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico. He specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and has a special interest in forensic psychiatry. Forensic psychiatry is a sub-specialty of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process. Dr. Santiago-Noa graduated in 1972 from the University of Puerto Rico-School of Medicine. He spent his internship at San Juan Hospital and his fellowship with the University of Puerto Rico. In 1993, he was honored with the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award while in 1995 was included into Who's Who. In 2012, Dr. Santiago-Noa was declared Professional of the Year in Adolescent Psychiatry.

Education and Training

Unviersity of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 53 years of experience
Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa
Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa's Expert Contributions
  • Can chemotherapy cause depression?

    Hello, Yes, chemotherapy can cause or worsen depression. A person in chemotherapy has many factors that can produce depression, such as knowing that they have cancer or a family history of depression. Depression during chemotherapy needs to be treated by a competent professional that has knowledge in the treatment of this special case of depression. Dr. Santiago Noa READ MORE

  • my Girl she's into sex extremely

    There are medications that inhibit sexual desire. SSRI are among them. Prozac (Fluoxetine) probably has the highest effect on this line. There is also a chance that the person has a bipolar disorder, and SSRI will worsen her condition. A thorough evaluation by a competent psychiatrist would be recommended to determine if medications are suitable in this case.  READ MORE

  • Is thinking about diseases a mental disorder?

    It could be, if those thoughts occupy most of the waking mind of the person. READ MORE

  • My son is affected by his older brother's behavior. How should I talk to him?

    I understand that you have a 9-year-old with ADHD. Are his symptoms being managed or is he still having symptoms? Your younger son, has he been evaluated for behavioral disorders? ADHD runs in families and it is probable that your younger son has a similar disorder as your elder one. A full evaluation of both children is necessary, and appropriate treatment should be instituted. Besides medication, there are behavioral interventions. Parents can be trained to do behavior modification at home. Appropriate medical treatment is usually necessary for children with ADHD, that together with behavioral management. This is all I can state, given the scarce information given. READ MORE

  • Can depression cause physical symptoms?

    There's not enough information to answer your question rationally. The hormonal imbalance, which I don't now what it is, may be causing many symptoms, including your depression. Your endocrinologist should make sure that your hormonal imbalance is corrected and under control before conclusions on the causes of other symptoms are reached. READ MORE

  • What can I do to cope with my late night shifts?

    Sleep hygiene is extremely important. If you have a steady night shift, then you should plan all of your life around being awake at night, even when you're not working. If you set for yourself a different sleep schedule for your free days, then your circadian rhythms will be disturbed. It seems difficult, but it's the only way. READ MORE

  • My daughter is going through a divorce. Should she get psychiatric counselling?

    A divorce is usually a traumatic experience. I would advise that a person going through that experience seek some counseling. Some people get depressed during or after a divorce. Then psychiatric help is needed. Just "going through a divorce" is not enough information. READ MORE

  • I am suddenly binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

    It can be an eating disorder. Or it can be a sudden metabolic disorder. My advice is to be evaluated for a hormonal imbalance first. Then, if everything is normal, seek an eating disorder center for further evaluation and treatment. READ MORE

  • Is binge eating a sign of depression?

    When someone's depressed and they binge eat, it can be hard to know if one condition causes the other or if they're unrelated. It's common for people to get depressed after a binge. About half of the people who binge eat have a mood disorder such as depression. Some people binge in an attempt to numb sad, hopeless feelings. Many of those who binge eat and aren't currently depressed, have a history of depression. Your daughter should be seen by an eating disorder specialist, as both depression and binge eating are treatable conditions. Victor M. Santiago-Noa, MD, PhD READ MORE

  • Can copper deficiency cause short-term memory loss and paresthesia of the face?

    Copper is essential in traces for the well-functioning of the body, including the nervous system. Our diet tends to be low on copper. Here are the products that will increase your copper: potatoes, peas, beans, green vegetables, whole grains, sunflower seeds. Peanut butter and dark chocolate also contain copper. READ MORE

  • I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

    Binge eating Disorder need to be treated by professionals with expertise in that area. It is an eating disorder and can bring serious health consequences. Find an eating disorder specialist in your area and make an appointment as soon as possible. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Forensic Psychiatry

Awards

  • Exemplary Psychiatrist, 1993   
  • Who's Who, 1995   
  • Professional of the Year, Adolescent Psychiatry, 2012   

Internships

  • San Juan Hospital

Fellowships

  • University of Puerto Rico

Articles and Publications

  • Published Articles and a Novel in Spanish

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Lots of Respect for his patients, He is always available to them when they need him.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Guitar Player and Singing, Poetry

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Victor Manuel Santiago-Noa's Practice location

3A Acuarela Street Suite A2 -
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969
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