Dr. Samuel Langer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
113 University Place SUI 907 New York NY, 10003About
Dr. Samuel Langer is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Langer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. Dr Langer served as Chief of Psychiatry of Manhattan Psychiatric Center and Medical Director of The Fifth Ave Center. Currently he is Medical Director of NYPCC.. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Langer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Langer may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy utilizing CBT/REBTdepending on each individual case. Dr. Langer treats conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Toronto M.D. 1969
Montefiore Hospital/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Resident/Fellow 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Dr. Samuel Langer M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Does psychoanalysis help with depression?
It is not at all helpful. The treatments of choice are cognitive behavioral therapy or Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy. READ MORE
How can I manage my anxiety?
Calming/relaxation techniques Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation Yoga Pilates Mindfulness techniques Guided imagery Medication consultation if symptoms do not improve with non medication strategies READ MORE
Is the need for having sex everyday abnormal?
This behavior is not necessarily "abnormal." A psychiatrist could determine potential associations as, for example, with mood. A careful assessment would be most beneficial in this case as there are multiple questions to be explored. READ MORE
Can I go to a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are trained in therapy techniques as a major focus of their residency and also in post graduate programs. I personally see some patients for therapy only without prescribing, if there are no clinical indications for medications. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Past Clinical Assistant Professor NYU NYU 2001 - 2014
- Clinical Associate Professor New York Medical College 1982 - 1995
Awards
- Dr Jacob Goldstein Memorial Award University of Toronto
- Past President Westchester Psychiatric Society
Internships
- LAC+USC Medical Center
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Past President of the Psychiatric Society of Westchester
Hobbies / Sports
- Chess
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Psychiatry, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, British Journal of Psychiatry
Dr. Samuel Langer M.D.'s Practice location
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