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Michael Ascher, MD, Psychiatry, Wynnewood, PA, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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Psychiatry Wynnewood, PA

Addiction, Psychopharmacology

Clinical Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Summary

  • Michael Ascher, M.D. is a board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist who serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and is in private practice. He sees clients in his private practice who face depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, addiction, relationship problems, career and life transitions, issues central to the creative process, and difficulties recovering from personal loss. Dr. Ascher has specialized expertise in treating substance use problems and other damaging behaviors.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2013 - 2014
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Psychiatry, 2009 - 2013
  • Tel Aviv University Sackler
    Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 2009, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation American Medical Association, 2022
  • Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors™– Addiction Psychiatry Philadelphia Magazine, 2020-2022
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2019-2022
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Press Mentions

  • Philadelphia’s’ Board-Certified Psychiatrist Announced as the National Winner of the 2015 Doctors’ Choice Awards in Psychiatry
    Philadelphia’s’ Board-Certified Psychiatrist Announced as the National Winner of the 2015 Doctors’ Choice Awards in PsychiatryFebruary 18th, 2016
  • Vision Loss and Mental Health: The Hidden Connection
    Vision Loss and Mental Health: The Hidden ConnectionMay 3rd, 2014

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