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Leslie Prusnofsky, MD, Psychiatry, Somers, NY

Leslie Prusnofsky MD

Psychopharmacology


Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

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  • 361 Route 202Somers, NY 10589

  • Phone+1 914-631-6880

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Summary

  • Dr. Leslie Prusnofsky, MD, is a highly experienced psychiatrist based in Somers, NY, who specializes in psychopharmacology. He completed his residency and chief residency in psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital on the Cornell campus/Westchester and he also holds a certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. Dr. Prusnofsky currently holds positions as a Lecturer at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Assistant Clinical Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. His expertise includes psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, medical hypnosis, and psychopharmacotherapy. He has several publications, including "Primary care psychiatry and behavioral medicine: Brief office treatment and management pathways." He has been recognized with the Gold Doctor award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Education & Training

  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Center for Psychoanalytic Training and ResearchCertificate, Psychoanalysis, 1981 - 1987
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/Westchester
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/WestchesterChief Residency, Psychiatry, 1981 - 1982
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/Westchester
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)/WestchesterResidency, Psychiatry, 1977 - 1981
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2022
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gold Doctor Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Authored Content

  • Primary Care Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine: Brief Office Treatment and Management Pathways by Feinstein, Robert E. ISBN: 0826-11224-2 ISBN 13: 978-0826-11224-8 Publisher: Springer Pub Co Publish Date: 1999-01-01January 1999

Press Mentions

  • When Therapists Also Need Therapists: 'Suffering Is Not Unique to One Group'
    When Therapists Also Need Therapists: 'Suffering Is Not Unique to One Group'April 19th, 2017

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