David C. Mancini, MD
- Academic Title: Assistant Professor
- Primary Appointment: Psychiatry
- Additional Title: Associate Program Director of Psychiatry Residency Training
- Email: dmancini@som.umaryland.edu
Education and Training
- St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2016
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program, 2020
- Fellowship: Yale University Law & Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, 2021
Certification - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry, 2020
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry, 2021
Biosketch
Dr. Mancini is a psychiatrist whose work is guided by a simple but powerful belief: that people deserve to be treated as whole human beings, not just as diagnoses. Specializing in general adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, he brings both clinical depth and genuine curiosity to every patient he sees. He has particular interest in working with young adults, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, and performing artists.
At the heart of his practice is a commitment to thoughtful, individualized care. Dr. Mancini works with his patients to minimize, where possible, the number and types of medications prescribed—not simply to find the lowest effective dose, but because he believes the most meaningful treatment integrates psychiatry with psychotherapy, holistic interventions, and supportive mental health programs. Medication, when needed, is one tool among many, and he works collaboratively with each patient to find the combination of approaches that fits their life, not just their diagnosis.
That same philosophy shapes the way he approaches education. As Associate Training Director for UMMC-SEPH Psychiatry Residency Program, Dr. Mancini is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of psychiatrists—helping residents develop not only clinical skill, but the empathy, self-awareness, and values that define great physicians. For him, teaching is inseparable from his broader commitment to compassionate, human-centered care.
His clinical and academic interests span medical ethics, psychotherapy, and the evolving intersections between psychiatry, medicine, and law—areas where he finds both intellectual challenge and genuine meaning.
In his free time, Dr. Mancini enjoys swimming, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his husband, CJ, and their dog, McKenzie. An art lover and collector, he also paints and pursues other forms of art creation, and is happiest wandering through museums and galleries.
Research/Clinical Keywords
General adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychiatric interfaces, psychiatric pre-transplant evaluations