Joanna E. Steinglass, MD

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Overview

Dr. Joanna Steinglass is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the Associate Director of the Eating Disorders Research Clinic at NYSPI/CUIMC. Dr. Steinglass graduated from Amherst College, and received her M.D. from Harvard Medical School. She completed her psychiatry training at NYSPI/Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr.Steinglass’ research aims to advance health of patients with Anorexia Nervosa through investigation of the neural mechanisms of illness and the development of mechanism-based treatments. The current focus of her work is to relate neural circuits with the maladaptive behaviors central to Anorexia Nervosa, namely maladaptive restrictive eating. Her group has demonstrated abnormalities in neural systems involved in decision-making, and have identified links between neural findings and maladaptive behavior. Dr. Steinglass has developed and tested novel behavioral and medication treatment approaches to the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Anorexia
Bulimia
Eating Disorders

Academic Appointments

Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

Female

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CUIMC/Herbert Pardes Building of the New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
Unit 98
New York, NY 10032

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Fellowship: New York State Psychiatric Institute

Board Certifications

Psychiatry

Research

Dr. Steinglass currently conducts clinical research in anorexia nervosa. Her research aims to elucidate the neural mechanisms of anorexia nervosa, and to develop treatments to better prevent relapse. She is investigating the cognitive neuroscience of anorexia nervosa. Her work focuses on the link between neural mechanisms and salient behavioral disturbances for individuals with anorexia nervosa.

Clinical Trials

Exposure therapy and cognitive remediation therapy for anorexia nervosa. Learn more.

Selected Publications

Steinglass JE, Sysko R, Schebendach J, Broft A, Strober M, Walsh BT,: The application of exposure therapy and D-cycloserine to the treatment of anorexia nervosa: a preliminary trial . Journal of Psychiatric Practice 2007;13(4): 238-245
Steinglass JE, Walsh BT: Habit Learning and Anorexia Nervosa: A Cognitive Neuroscience Hypothesis. International Journal of Eating Disorders 2006;39(4): 267-75
Steinglass JE, Walsh BT, Stern Y: Set shifting deficit in anorexia nervosa. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 2006;12(3): 431-435
Steinglass JE, Eisen JL, Attia E, Mayer L, Walsh BT,: Is Anorexia Nervosa a delusional disorder? An assessment of eating beliefs in anorexia nervosa. Journal of Psychiatric Practice 2007;13(2): 65-71


For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov