Summary

Seymour H. Block, D.O., maintains a general adult psychiatric practice with an emphasis on forensic psychiatry in Great Neck, NY. Since 2000, Dr. Block has served as Co-Director of the Division of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital. He has held a number of psychiatric clinical and administrative positions, among them Unit Chief at Hillside Day Hospital and Director of the Residency Training Unit at the Queens Hospital Center Affiliation of Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center. As a consultant for the Forensic Services Section of Nassau County for eleven years, he provided psychiatric evaluation in child custody and visitation cases. His academic appointments include: Clinical Assistant Professor at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Psychotherapy Supervisor at Long Island Jewish Hillside Hospital and North Shore University. Dr. Block lectures extensively on domestic violence and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 54 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Seymour H Block has 2 locations

Northwell Health

475 Seaview AveStaten Island, NY 10305

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54 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Staten Island , NYBoston , MAPhiladelphia , PAGreenwich , CT
Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Med School: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Seymour H Block

  • Aetna
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Seymour H Block has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Seymour H Block has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1972

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Dr. Seymour Block is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital South.
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Dr. Seymour Block's office is located at 375 Seguine Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10309.
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