Edith Rubenstein, MD

I have been involved in women’s issues throughout my practice of 23 years. The bulk of my time is spent in the private practice of outpatient general psychiatry with specialty areas of eating disorders, mood disorders and management of psychiatric illness in pregnant and postpartum women. I am trained in psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy and also practice cognitive-behavioral techniques where appropriate. I am a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. I have also been involved for two decades in the clinical teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents. I consult widely to colleagues in OB-GYN.

Degree

M.D.

Title

Senior Medical Staff, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York

Clinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry(part-time), New York University School of Medicine

Description of Practice/Services Offered

I am a general psychiatrist practicing both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and management of psychiatric illness during pregnancy and postpartum.

Areas of Research

Professional Education

1978 M.D.

1978-1981 Residency in Psychiatry, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

1981-1982 Chief Resident in Psychiatry, Bronx Psychiatric Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

Credentials/Board Certification

1982, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certificate

Publications

Rubenstein, EB, Engel,NL. Successful treatment of transvestic fetishism with sertraline and lithium. J.Clin. Psychiatry 1996; 57:92.

Presentations/Media

4/25/89 “The Professional Development of Women in Psychiatry: Transition from Residency Training to Career”, Conference of the New York District Branch Committee on Women, Gracie Square Hospital, New York

5/1990 “Women Psychiatrists in the 1990’s” workshop, American Psychiatric Association meetings

2/1991 “Overcoming Eating Disorders: a Guide to Recovery”, lecture to public, Lenox Hill Hospital

2/1998 “Eating Disorders”, lecture to public and coordination of National Eating Disorder Screening Day at Lenox Hill Hospital

Contact

119 East 84th Street, #1D
New York, NY 10028

Phone: (212) 628-1204
Fax: (212) 439-6605

Appointment Scheduling: By telephone only

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: None