Summary

Dr. Shari Lusskin

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Reproductive Psychiatry

Specialty Focus: Helps women manage psychiatric conditions related to specific points in their reproductive life cycle, including:
  • Menstrual cycle
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum period
  • Perimenopause
  • Under-Diagnosed Conditions: Highlights the importance of specialized care for women experiencing neurobiological conditions that are often under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Current Positions

Clinical Professor: Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (faculty member since 2007)
Attending Psychiatrist: Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Private Practice: Maintains a practice in New York City.
Licenses: Licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Florida (telemedicine only).
Consultation Options: Offers both in-person consultations in New York City and telemedicine services.

Education

Undergraduate: Graduated from Williams College, elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Medical School: Graduated from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Residency: Completed Psychiatry Residency Program at Bellevue Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center.

Leadership Roles

Director of Psychopharmacologic Agents: Oversees the Reproductive Toxicology Center, a non-profit foundation that operates Reprotox®, a computerized database on the reproductive and developmental effects of drugs during pregnancy and lactation (www.reprotox.org)

Academic Contributions

Peer Reviewer: Serves for several esteemed journals, including:
  • Birth Defects Research
  • Archives of Women’s Mental Health
  • Journal of Women’s Health
  • Program Development
  • Reproductive Psychiatry Program: Founded at New York University School of Medicine; served on the faculty until 2012.
  • Mount Sinai Reproductive Psychiatry Journal Club: Established and led from 2013 to 2024, attracting students from across the United States and Canada.
International Lectures

First Lecture: Delivered on perinatal psychopharmacology in Russia and the former Soviet republics in 2019.
Global Engagement: Lectured in various countries, including:
  • Europe
  • India
  • Brazil
  • Israel
  • South Africa (virtual)
  • Australia (virtual)
Awards and Recognition

Castle Connolly Top Doctor: Selected as a Top Doctor and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine since 2018.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Received from the Society for Liaison Psychiatry in 2022.

Personal Background

Family Legacy: A third-generation physician, following in the footsteps of her father, grandfather, and grandmother, all of whom were doctors.

Dr. Lusskin is committed to providing compassionate and specialized care to her patients. Take the first step towards better mental health and well-being by scheduling your appointment today!

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Office Location

Shari I Lusskin MD

161 Madison Ave Rm 10NWNew York, NY 10016
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shari I. Lusskin

  • Direct Pay
  • Self Pay

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shari I. Lusskin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shari I. Lusskin has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York University

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Shari Lusskin affiliated with?
Dr. Shari Lusskin is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Where is Dr. Shari Lusskin's office located?
Dr. Shari Lusskin's office is located at 161 Madison Ave Rm 10NW, New York, NY, 10016.
Is Dr. Shari Lusskin accepting new patients?
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