Overview

Dr. Leung is a board-certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist and an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Leung specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults and their families using psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological techniques. She has a particular expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children and families who are affected by chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. Her other areas of interest and expertise include: mood and anxiety disorders, transitions between life stages, and childhood and adult ADHD. She believes in a collaborative approach with patients and their families to achieve their treatment goals.Dr. Leung joined the Columbia University faculty in 2007 and currently serves as the Program Medical Director for the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Outpatient Child and Adolescent Pediatric Psychiatry Service (Community Services) at Columbia University Medical Center. In this capacity, she evaluates and treats children and adolescents with a particular expertise in ADHD, and mood and anxiety disorders. She also formerly served as the Program Medical Director at New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Special Needs Clinic, which specializes in the treatment of individuals and families who are experiencing symptoms from both medical and psychiatric conditions.Dr. Leung earned her medical degree from the McMaster University School of Medicine (Hamilton, Canada). She completed her general psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD) and her Child and Adolescent fellowship at the New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell Universities. During her second year of child psychiatry training, she was selected to be the Chief Fellow for the Consultation Liaison Service at CUMC. She also completed her Public Psychiatry Fellowship at Columbia University.

Her top area of expertise is Insomnia.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

McGill University Faculty Of Medicine (Canada)

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Specialties

Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Licenses

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in NY

Board Certifications

Psychiatry
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry

Fellowships

Columbia University

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
ACN West - Pediatric Psychiatry
3959 Broadway, 6 North, New York, NY 10032

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Leung has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Insomnia

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise Leung

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise Leung?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise Leung by calling their office at 212-305-6001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

What conditions does Dr. Denise Leung specialize in?

While Dr. Denise Leung is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Insomnia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.

Does Dr. Denise Leung participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Denise Leung has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Insomnia. You can view a list of Dr. Denise Leung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Denise Leung accept my insurance?

Dr. Denise Leung accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-6001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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