Steven Huege, M.D., MS.Ed

Biography

Steven Huege is the Swank Foundation Endowed Chair in Memory Care and Geriatrics at the Swank Memory Center and is an Affiliated Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology of the College of Health Science at the University of Delaware. Prior to joining ChristianaCare in 2024, he was an HS Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. At UCSD, he served as the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director and was Director of Wellness for Graduate Medical Education for UCSD School of Medicine. Dr. Huege completed his general psychiatry residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and geriatric psychiatry fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. From 2008-2016, he was an Assistant Professor at Perelman School of Medicine.

Areas of Expertise (5)

Dementia/Memory Care

Mental Health in Older Adults

Geriatric Psychiatry

Physician Wellness/Health

Medical Education

Education (2)

University of Pennsylvania: MS.Ed, Masters in Medical Education

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School: MD, Doctor of Medicine

Selected Papers and Publications (4)

Short-lived mixed affective states in bipolar disorder

Psychiatry Research

Aftab A, Depp C, Daly R, Huege S, Sutherland A, Soontornniyomkij B, Eyler LT

2020-02-03

This study investigates the occurrence and characteristics of short-lived mixed affective states in individuals with bipolar disorder. The findings suggest that these states are common and can significantly impact the course and management of the disorder.

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Evaluating and Managing Tardive Dyskinesia in the Older Adult

Current Geriatrics Reports

Ghosn, O., Ye, E., Huege, S.

2021-10-04

This article reviews the risk factors, diagnosis, and management of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in older adults. It highlights the vulnerability of this population to TD due to chronic exposure to antidopaminergic agents and discusses current and emerging treatment options.

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Using Biomarkers to Predict Memantine Effects in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Proposal and Proof-Of-Concept Demonstration

Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease

Swerdlow, N., Kotz, J., Joshi, Y., Talledo, J., Sprok, J., Molina, J., Huisa, B., Huege, S., Romero, J., Walsh, M., Delano-Wood, L., Light, G

2021-10-04

This paper proposes and demonstrates a proof-of-concept for using biomarkers to predict the effects of memantine in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study aims to enhance personalized treatment approaches by identifying patients who are most likely to benefit from memantine.

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Preliminary Evidence that Memantine Enhances Prepulse Effects on Startle Magnitude and Latency in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease

Swerdlow, N, Joshi, Y., Sprok, J, Talledo, J., Molina, J., Delano-Wood, L., Iwanga, D. Kotz, J., Huege, S., Leger, G., Light, G

2023-01-09

This study provides preliminary evidence that memantine enhances the effects of prepulse inhibition on startle magnitude and latency in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest potential benefits of memantine in improving sensory processing in these patients.

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External Service & Affiliations (4)

• Secretary-Treasurer American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 2024-25
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Geriatric Psychiatry ABCC Committee, Professionalism Committee
• Affiliated Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, College of Health Science at the University of Delaware, Newark, DE, Jan. 2025 – Present
• Associate Staff, UCSD School of Medicine, Dept of Family Medicine, UCSD PACE Program, San Diego, CA, Feb. 2024 – Present

Selected Honors & Awards (3)

Distinguished Fellow, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (professional)

2022

UCSD Department of Psychiatry, Excellence in Teaching, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry (professional)

2022

UCSD PACE Faculty Award for Excellence (professional)

2022