Michael Avissar, MD

Specialties:
Psychiatry

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Credentials & Experience

Overview

Dr. Avissar completed his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania where in addition to his medical degree he also obtained a Ph.D in Neuroscience. He completed his medical internship and psychiatric training at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and a Schizophrenia Research Fellowship at Columbia University. Currently he conducts research on novel brain stimulation treatments for schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders in the Division of Experimental Therapeutics at Columbia and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. He also provides psychiatric care through the Columbia Faculty Practice at Columbus Circle to general psychiatric patients, patients suffering from psychotic spectrum disorders, and patients requiring brain stimulation therapies.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Insomnia
Mental Health
Mood Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Psychopharmacology
Psychosis
Psychotherapy
Schizophrenia
Social Anxiety Disorder

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages

Hebrew

Gender

Male

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Phone Appointments

New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-6001

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Location(s)

ColumbiaDoctors - 3 Columbus Circle
3 Columbus Circle

New York, NY 10019

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New Patient Appointments: 212-342-3800


Phone: (212) 305-6001



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Insurance Accepted

Aetna

Aetna Signature Administrators
EPO
HMO
Medicare Managed Care
NYP Employee Plan
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POS
PPO
Student Health

CHP Student Health

CHP-NYU

UnitedHealthcare

Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Board Certifications

Psychiatry