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Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha, MD

Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
57 W 57Th St, Ste 507, New York, NY
Dr. Purkayastha specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, autism, trauma, and ADHD. She also works with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders. She takes the time to talk through a patient's concerns, educating them on the potential benefits of various treatment options and giving them decision-making power to manage their own mental health. Dr. Purkayastha collaborates with primary care physicians, educators, therapists, and other providers to offer well-rounded and holistic mental healthcare to her patients. In addition to diagnosis, assessment, and medication management, she provides evidence-based behavioral techniques to empower individuals with their own agency. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Lady Hardinge Medical College, completed her General Psychiatry training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and completed her Residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine.

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About Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Autism
Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Bengali, English

Getting to know Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha

Dr. Purkayastha specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, autism, trauma, and ADHD. She also works with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders. She takes the time to talk through a patient's concerns, educating them on the potential benefits of various treatment options and giving them decision-making power to manage their own mental health. Dr. Purkayastha collaborates with primary care physicians, educators, therapists, and other providers to offer well-rounded and holistic mental healthcare to her patients. In addition to diagnosis, assessment, and medication management, she provides evidence-based behavioral techniques to empower individuals with their own agency. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Lady Hardinge Medical College, completed her General Psychiatry training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and completed her Residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Purkayastha is a board-certified psychiatrist with additional training in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as forensic psychiatry. She provides compassionate, empathic and culturally appropriate care to both children and adults. She enjoys listening to patient’s stories and helping them achieve their goals and manage symptoms. Although medications are an essential component of treatment, Dr. Purkayastha recognizes that true mental well-being is achieved through social support, therapeutic processes, skill building and behavioral change. Children and adolescents feel comfortable with Dr. Purkayastha, and she teaches parents communication strategies and positive reinforcement techniques to support their child at home. She believes that mental health is impacted by both genetics and environment, and makes sure that patients understand their behavioral patterns and what may be impacting symptoms. Using a multi-cultural lens, she approaches each patient with sensitivity to their family background, working with patients and their families to manage expectations and enhance communication.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Dr. Purkayastha will provide an initial consultation (one to two 60 minute sessions depending on whether it's a child or adult). During that initial consultation she will gather information and insight from the patient, parent (as applicable) and other mental health providers if needed. Using this information she will then meet with the patient to discuss her diagnosis and treatment plan recommendations.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $695 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $350 for 30 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Anxiety Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Psychiatry Consultation
    Sleep Problems
    Women's Mental Health Issues
    Young Adult Issues
    Anxiety Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression
    New Patient Visit

    Office location

    Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha, MD also offers online video visits for patients
    The Ross Center of NY
    57 W 57Th St, Ste 507, New York, NY 10019
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    Education and background

    Practice names

    Board certifications

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

    Education and training

    • Medical School - Lady Hardinge Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (General Psychiatry)
    • Tulane University School of Medicine, Residency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    NPI number

    1396221750

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    Where is Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha's office located?

    Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Purkayastha's profile.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha have?

    Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha?

    Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha speak?

    Dr. Sumedha Purkayastha speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.

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