Summary

Dr. Straker has been in private practice in Manhattan since 2004. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) and a Fellow of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (FAPM). He does both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. He is on staff at NY Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia), Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. He is was a Chief Resident for two years at The Zucker Hillside Hospital of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center prior to completing a Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He has spoken and presented at many conferences including the Annual Meetings of the American Psychiatric Association and The Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine. He completed three years of Psychoanalytic Training at NYU Psychoanalytic Institute. He enjoys teaching residents, fellows, and medical students. Awards and honors he has received include: the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine: William Webb Fellowship Award, the LIJMC Outstanding Psychiatry Resident of the Year Award, the Best Paper by a Psychiatry Resident Award, the Society for Liaison Psychiatry: Best Trainee Paper Award, the Long Island Jewish Medical Center Academic Competition First Prize, the Janssen Psychiatry Resident Award of Excellence, and the Medical Student Excellence in Psychiatry Award.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 26 years of experience
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 41 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 9 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. David A Straker has 9 locations

Dr. David A Straker

850 Park Ave Apt 1ENew York, NY 10075
MonClosed
Tue9:30 am - 8:15 pm
Wed2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 7:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lenox Hill Hospital

100 E 77th StNew York, NY 10075

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

27005 76th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040

Newyork Presbyterian Hospital Special Needs Clinic

622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
Mon8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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New York , NYSaint Louis , MONew York , NYJacksonville , FL
Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Med School: State University of New York Downstate Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David A Straker

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Medical Specialties

Dr. David A Straker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David A Straker has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Colitis
  • Delirium
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurology
  • Pain
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychotherapy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. David A Straker holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New York and Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Li Jewish Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Straker's NPI number is 1942371943.

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Straker affiliated with?
Dr. David Straker is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York State Psychiatric Institute, West Boca Medical Center, Zucker Hillside Hospital, Katz Womens Hospital At Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Henry J Carter Specialty Hospital And Nursing Facility, and Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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