Kathryn G. Cheney, MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1 Park Ave 7th Floor New York NY, 10016About
Kathryn G. Cheney, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone in New York City, New York. Part of Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, the NYU Langone Child Study Center which was founded in 1997 at Bellevue Hospital, now NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, in New York City, New York. Dr. Cheney embraced her current role with the Child Study Center at NYU Langone in 2012. Furthermore, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine in New York City, New York, and co-creator of the CAMS: Advanced Seminar in Eating Disorders for NYU undergraduate students. She joined NYU School of Medicine in 2014. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Cheney has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. She has an impressive professional journey that spans four years and her areas of expertise cover all facets of her specialty, with an emphasis on anxiety disorder, mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anorexia, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and child eating disorder. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. She feels that her success is attributable primarily to her passion with children and families and dedicates her spare time to sports, especially running, going to Broadway shows, and spending time with family and friends.
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Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Academy for Eating Disorders
Fellowships
- New York Langone Child Study Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2014
Fellowships
- NYU Child Study Center (Chief Resident of Fellowship); NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, Academy for Eating Disorders
Articles and Publications
- Book Review in Orange Journal
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loves working with kids and families and being in the preventative field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Broadway Shows, Running, Sports
Favorite professional publications
- Orange Journal, International Journal of Eating Disorders
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