Summary

Dr. Erika Saunders is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Prior to that, Dr. Saunders was an adjunct research investigator at the University of Michigan Medical School.


Dr. Saunders completed her residency in adult psychiatry, as well as a resident research track and a research fellowship in mood disorders at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

Board-certified in psychiatry, Dr. Saunders’ clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder and mood disorders. Her research has been published in the Journal of Immunology, the American Journal of Medical Genetics and World Journal of Surgery.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Iowa
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Erika Fairchild Saunders has 4 locations

Penn State Health Medical Group Psychiatry And Behavioral Health

22 Northeast DrHershey, PA 17033
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pennstate Hershey Childrens Hospital

600 University DrHershey, PA 17033

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Harrisburg , PASan Francisco , CAPhiladelphia , PACincinnati , OH
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Erika Fairchild Saunders has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Erika Fairchild Saunders has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 2001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Erika Saunders affiliated with?
Dr. Erika Saunders is affiliated with Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute and Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Erika Saunders speak?
Dr. Erika Saunders speaks Spanish and English.
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