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Sharon Batista, MD, Psychiatry, New York, NY

Sharon Michelle Batista MD

Psychiatry•New York, NY

Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Medicine, Women Focused

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  • 214 E 70th StSte B-2New York, NY 10021

  • Phone+1 212-869-0515

  • Fax+1 800-682-9030

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Summary

  • Dr. Sharon Batista MD is a board-certified psychiatrist based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in psychopharmacology, psychosomatic medicine, and psychotherapy. She completed her medical education and residency in psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Batista is experienced in treating mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, reproductive psychiatry, and eating and weight disorders. She serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is the Medical Director at Balanced Psychiatry of New York.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 2010 - 2011
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalChief Residency, Psychiatry, 2009 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ProgramResidency, Psychiatry, 2006 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2006 - 2010
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 2006, M.D

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2028
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2027
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
    American Board of Addiction MedicineAddiction Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Janssen Resident Psychiatric Research Scholar American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (2009-2010), 2010
  • Trainee Travel Award Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, 2008
  • American Psychosomatic Society Minority Initiative Travel Scholarship 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Handbook of AIDS Psychiatry. 
    Cohen MA, Goforth HW, Luz JZ, Batista SM, Khalife S, Cozza KL, and Soffer JOxford University Press, New York, New York
  • Handbook of AIDS Psychiatry. 
    Chapter: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Psychiatric Consultation in Persons with HIV and AIDS 
    Cohen MA, Batista SM, and Lux JZOxford University Press, New York
  • Handbook of AIDS Psychiatry. 
    Chapter: Ethical and Legal Aspects of AIDS Psychiatry 
    Cohen MA and Batista SMOxford University Press, New York

Abstracts/Posters

  • Trauma, PTSD, and HIV: Psychodynamic and Educational Approaches to Adherence in a Community Medical Setting – an APA/AAPDP Collaborative Symposium.
    Sharon M. Batista, American Psychiatric Association 2012 Annual Meeting
  • Caring for Persons with Early Childhood Trauma, PTSD, and HIV.
    Cohen MA, Batista SM, Tiamson-Kassab M, Curriculum for HIV Clinicians, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
  • Survey of Current Practice Regarding Marijuana Abuse in Liver Transplantation patients Prior to Transplantation.
    Sharon M. Batista, Poster Presentation, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine

Lectures

  • The Power and Pitfalls of Positive Transference in Cognitive Therapy. 
    Faculty Psychotherapy Conference Presentation, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Med
  • “I just can’t sleep…” A Palliative Care Case Presentation. 
    Department of Psychiatry Clinical Grand Rounds, Bellevue Hospital
  • Straying from the (DBT) manual: Cognitive interventions to target depression within Skills training group in a Community Mental Health Clinic. 
    Faculty Psychotherapy Conference Presentation, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Med

Press Mentions

  • Research Shows Female Pilots Are Better Than Male Pilots at This 1 Crucial Skill
    Research Shows Female Pilots Are Better Than Male Pilots at This 1 Crucial SkillOctober 30th, 2025
  • Antidepressant Side Effects like Weight, Blood Pressure Changes Vary by Drug
    Antidepressant Side Effects like Weight, Blood Pressure Changes Vary by DrugOctober 24th, 2025
  • Depression in Women
    Depression in WomenApril 27th, 2023

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