Dr. Olga Megwinoff, MD

Dr. Olga Megwinoff, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
617.7 mi · 3 East 85th Street, Suite 1A, New York, NY 10028

At a glance

Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Puerto Rico
Works at Fifth Avenue Psychiatry
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages

Office location

Fifth Avenue Psychiatry
617.7 mi · 3 East 85th Street, Suite 1A, New York, NY, 10028

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Alcoholism
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Alcoholism
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

More about Dr. Olga Megwinoff, MD

Dr. Olga Megwinoff is a Board Certified Psychiatrist . She trained at NYU Medical Center in Psychiatry, and completed her Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Dr. Megwinoff is specially trained as a psychopharmacologist and psychotherapist to treat adults and adolescents for addiction, alcoholism, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. Along with being an expert in the psychopharmocolgical treatment of symptoms, Dr. Megwinoff is also a talented psychotherapist. Dr. Megwinoff takes a very conservative approach to the treatment of these disorders. Only after careful consideration does she suggest the use of medications. Dr. Megwinoff takes a "non-pathologizing" approach to psychiatry. Meaning that she sees her patients as complex people and emphasizes their strengths, rather than their symptoms and diagnoses. She takes a measured approach to avoid over-medication of her patients, especially the children she treats. Dr. Megwinoff draws on her training in Family Psychiatry to have an added specialty in treating family members (including children and spouses) of addicted persons.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Puerto Rico
New York University, Residency in Psychiatry
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Practice

Fifth Avenue Psychiatry

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Professional memberships

American Psychiatric Association

Awards and publications

Lindermayer, J.P. and O. Megwinoff. High dose, long term Olanzapine treatment for refractory schizophrenia patients. Manhattan Psychiatry Center, New York, N.Y. Spring 1998.
Galanter, M., Glazer, S. and O. Megwinoff. The therapeutic alliance and it's role in network therapy for the treatment of addictions. NYU Medical Center, Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. New York, N.Y. 1999-2000.

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1326207697
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Olga Megwinoff work with?

Dr. Olga Megwinoff works with Fifth Avenue Psychiatry.

Where is Dr. Olga Megwinoff's office located?

Dr. Olga Megwinoff's office is located at 3 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028.

Which board certifications does Dr. Olga Megwinoff have?

Dr. Olga Megwinoff is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Olga Megwinoff?

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

What languages does Dr. Olga Megwinoff speak?

Dr. Olga Megwinoff speaks English and Spanish.

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