MICHAEL J

When I initially began practicing psychiatry, I accepted a position as an inpatient attending at Elmhurst Hospital Center, which was affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center. This was quite rewarding, especially in helping me to understand the importance of working closely with other practitioners. The best care was achieved by working together including with the various therapists and counselors who provided many hours of service to meet the needs of the patients... Since leaving the hospital setting and building a private practice over the past 25+ years, I've continued to apply this fundamental principle of patient care. Often, patients are referred by their therapist (ie., psychologist, CSW, MSW, RN) for medication evaluation and treatment. Or, a patient may be referred by his/her primary care physician or another specialist for the same reason. In either case, after meeting with the patient and completing my initial evaluation (which lasts between 60 and 75 minutes), I strive..

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