Maya B. Puri
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Avenue 26th Floor Manhattan NY, 10174About
Dr. Puri’s philosophy in medicine has always been “humanism” and “compassion”.
In Dr. Puri's practice she does both medication management and psychotherapy.
Dr. Puri most recently served as Medical Director at two different nonprofit organizations in Manhattan: 1) Hamilton-Madison House and 2) The Bridge where she had both administrative and clinical responsibilities.
She treats conditions such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Suicide, OCD, Eating Disorders, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Marital Issues, Substance Abuse Disorders and various other psychiatric issues.
Education and Training
Cornell University
Kasturba Medical College
University of Rochester Medical Center
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teacher and Supervisor for Geriatric Psychiatric Fellows at SUNY Downstate Medical Center -
Awards
- Chief Resident, LSUHSC Psychiatry Residency Program 2003-2004
- Medical College of Louisiana Resident of the Year 2003
- Inclusion in Find A Top Doc Website 2016
- Winner of AAGP Stepping Stones Award 2003
- Top Psychiatrist Award New York 2016 The Leading Physicians of the World
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists
- American Medical Association
- American Association of Community Psychiatrists
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Society Addiction Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Ek Disha Board Member (Houston)
- Mercy For Animals (2006-present)
- Humane Society (2008-present)
- Soi Dog Foundation (2010- present)
Treatments
- Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorders, Suicide, OCD, Substance Abuse, Med Management & Psychotherapy
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Community Psychiatrists, ASAM, AAGP, American Psychiatric Association.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her father Govind Balakrishnan, MD, who instilled a great work ethic in her.
Awards
- See above
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Was a board member of Ek Disha in Houston, TX for 2 years, a charitable organization which helps the underserved in India as well as many other third world countries.
- Held a large fundraiser for Mercy for Animals, PETA, and Humane Society as part of my animal rights activism efforts. Raised over $300,000.
Teaching and speaking
- Recently taught and supervised SUNY Downstate Geriatric psychiatry fellows while in charge of oupatient Canarsie Satellite Clinic at Kingsbor Psychiatric Center.
- Have a great deal of experience teaching (and speaking to) psychiatry residents and medical students from my time as Chief Resident at LSU in New Orleans.
- Have a great deal of public speaking experience.
Hobbies / Sports
- Animal rights activist, Interior Decorating
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