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Dr. Benjamin Cheney, MD

Dr. Benjamin Cheney, MD

Psychiatrist
NY
4.30
“Dr. Cheney listens to everything you have to say. Very focused on you and your issues. Very easy to talk with and is non judgmental. Highly recommend him. ”
SG
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100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

4.30

Average wait time

4.88

Bedside manner

4.63
“Dr. Cheney listens to everything you have to say. Very focused on you and your issues. Very easy to talk with and is non judgmental. Highly recommend him. ”
SGMore than 1 year ago
“Dr. Cheney is both very understanding and very pragmatic. He focuses on workable solutions and ways to see yourself in a better light. I’ve seen him for years and find him personable, intelligent and straightforward.”
AEMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Benjamin Cheney

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Benjamin Cheney

I was drawn to psychiatry by its potential to help people forge lasting changes in their lives and by the chance to practice medicine in a personal, private, and unhurried way. Amidst the bustle of modern life, psychiatry can offer a quiet space for people to reflect and contemplate their lives and establish a dialogue with someone who can listen and observe. As a field, psychiatry draws on both the latest scientific developments as well as traditional forms of storytelling to solve problems. I studied history at Cornell University and came to appreciate how complex historical problems are and how differently a seemingly simple event can be understood. During medical school at Temple University and subsequently, as a psychiatry resident and fellow at New York University, I realized how prevalent psychiatric issues were across all aspects of medical care and the challenges of understanding and helping people from other cultures and traditions. Currently, I work in full time private practice and also supervise and teach NYU psychiatry residents and medical students, as well as candidates at IPE, the psychoanalytic institute affiliated with NYU.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up
Adjustment Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mental Health Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Adjustment Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • NYU Langone Health

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Temple University, Doctor of Medicine
  • New York University, Residency in Psychiatry

Professional memberships

  • Psychoanalytic Association of New York
  • American Association of Addiction Psychiatry
  • American Psychoanalytic Association
  • Independent Doctors of New York

Awards and publications

  • Cheney B. How Cell Phones Changed the Therapist-Patient Relationship. New York Magazine, 2017 April 26
  • Cheney B, Galanter M, Dermatis H, Ross S. Medical Versus Spiritual Orientations. Differential Patient Views Towards Recovery. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2009 July 27: 1.
  • Motivation and Change (editors Levounis P, Arnaout B). Lead author of chapter 8 Relapse in book published by the American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. (APPI) May 2010.
  • On Call Psychiatry. Author of three chapters in revised third edition of well known review book published in 2005: The Confused Patient, Elder Abuse, and Falls.

NPI number

1912102120

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.30
Wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.63
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Dr. Cheney listens to everything you have to say. Very focused on you and your issues. Very easy to talk with and is non judgmental. Highly recommend him.
Dr. Cheney is both very understanding and very pragmatic. He focuses on workable solutions and ways to see yourself in a better light. I’ve seen him for years and find him personable, intelligent and straightforward.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Cheney over the last 7 years. As life presents you challenges, he’s always been there to help me. I first went to see him when I had issues with my job, marriage and finances. Along the way he’s helped me with my anxiety, depression and any other things that we uncovered during our sessions. If you want someone who is patient, knowledgeable and genuinely cares, he is the one for you.
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Which hospital is Dr. Benjamin Cheney affiliated with?

Dr. Benjamin Cheney is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Cheney have?

Dr. Benjamin Cheney is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Benjamin Cheney?

Dr. Benjamin Cheney frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Benjamin Cheney on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Benjamin Cheney speak?

Dr. Benjamin Cheney speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Benjamin Cheney in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Dr. Benjamin Cheney. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.3/5. They have a 4.62/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.88/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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