Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum
Overview
"Paul S. Appelbaum, M.D., the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Law, and Director, Division of Law, Ethics and Psychiatry at Columbia, was previously A.F. Zeleznik Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry; and Director, Law and Psychiatry Program, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Appelbaum is the author of many articles and books on law and ethics in clinical practice. Dr. Appelbaum is Past President of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society, and has twice served as Chair of the Council on Psychiatry and Law and of the Committee on Judicial Action for the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Dr. Appelbaum is currently Chair of the DSM Steering Committee for APA, and of the Standing Committee on Ethics of the World Psychiatric Association. He has received the Isaac Ray Award of the American Psychiatric Association for ""outstanding contributions to forensic psychiatry and the psychiatric aspects of jurisprudence,"" was the Fritz Redlich Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, and has been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Appelbaum performs forensic evaluations in civil and criminal cases, and treats patients with a broad variety of problems, including depression, anxiety, and adjustment problems.".
Dr. Appelbaum is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Appelbaum is board certified in Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 339 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Appelbaum is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Appelbaum 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.
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. Paul S. Appelbaum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum by calling their office at 646-774-8630. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum a top-rated expert for Schizophrenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum is classified as an Advanced expert for Schizophrenia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum specialize in?
While Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum has published 339 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizophrenia. You can view a list of Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-774-8630 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- SchizophreniaDr. Appelbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Schizophrenia.
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- Antisocial Personality DisorderDr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Antisocial Personality Disorder.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DementiaDr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Appelbaum isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).