Claus P. von Schorn
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
12 North Seventh Avenue Mount Vernon New York, 10550About
Claus P. von Schorn, MD, has a private practice in Mount Vernon, New York. He specializes in treating adults and the geriatric population for whatever mental illnesses they may suffer from. During his time at SUNY Downstate Medical Health Science Center, he was Chief Psychiatric Resident. When Dr. von Schorn is not at his practice, he works at Mt. Vernon Hospital and Sound Shore Medical Center, in addition to teaching at New York Medical College.
Education and Training
University of Rome
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Instructor, New York Medical College -
Internships
- Downstate Medical Health Science Center
Fellowships
- St. Vincent's Hospital (Geriatric Psychiatry)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
What do you attribute your success to?
Influence from Family
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- Archives of General Psychiatry
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