Michael Sam Ascher MD DFAPA
Addiction, Psychopharmacology
Clinical Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
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300 E. Lancaster Avenue. Suite 206.Wynnewood, PA 19096
Phone+1 646-812-1421
Fax+1 646-343-9741
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Summary
- Board-Certified General & Addiction Psychiatrist | Clinical Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Ascher partners with adults facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance-use disorders, relationship concerns, life transitions, creative blocks, and grief. Drawing on specialized expertise in addiction psychiatry, he blends medication management, evidence-based psychotherapy, and lifestyle strategies to create individualized treatment plans. His practice is rooted in ethical, collaborative care that respects each person’s goals and fosters lasting, meaningful change.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2013 - 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Psychiatry, 2009 - 2013
Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 2009, MD
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Addiction Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors™– Addiction Psychiatry Philadelphia Magazine, 2020-2024
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2019-2024
- AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation American Medical Association, 2022
Press Mentions
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 ConnectionMay 3rd, 2014
External Links
- Private Practicehttps://www.aschermd.com
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