Dr. Joshua A Gordon M.D., PH.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
171 W 79th St New York NY, 10024Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Joshua Gordon is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Gordon is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gordon diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gordon may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Gordon treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1997
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Experience & Accolades
- Associate DirectorAdult Psychiatry Residency Program
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