Alan B. Wachtel
Alan B. Wachtel, MD (born 1946) is a board-certified American psychiatrist[1], psycho-pharmacologist , lecturer, author, who specializes in diagnosing and treating attentional, behavioral, depression, anxiety and mood disorders throughout the life cycle.[2] He frequently appears in various publications, television, and radio programs as a knowledgeable figure in these fields. Additionally, he delivers extensive lectures to professional organizations and parent groups.[3]
Dr. Wachtel is the Founder and Director of Familyhealth Associates, a private practice with offices in White Plains, NY and New York, New York, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of attention, behavior, depression, anxiety, mood and learning disorders. The practice uses a holistic/biopsychosocial approach to diagnosing and treating children, adolescents, adults and families by psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers and executive functioning coaches, to address the physical, social and emotional well-being of the individual and their family. He is also the President of Familyhealth Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to public education and research on certain psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Wachtel is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medical, where he also completed his psychiatric residency. He was a fellow at New York Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Wachtel is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is on the Advisory Boards of numerous not-for-profit organizations, including INCLUDEnyc, Inc.[4] and Smart Kids with Learning Differences.[5][6]
Dr. Wachtel's approach to ADHD focuses on an exacting evaluation, diagnosis and multi-disciplinary treatment plan as detailed in his book, "The Attention Deficit Answer Book: The Best Medications and Parenting Strategies for Your Child.'[7]
Personal life[edit]
Dr. Wachtel and Ellen Miller-Wachtel have been married for over 40 years, have three children and three grandchildren. They live in New York. Alan Wachtel's father, Harry Wachtel, was a lawyer most known for his work with Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Wachtel spent a lot of time with King over the years and describes him as a deeply caring individual who had a genuine interest in connecting with people from all walks of life.[8][9]
Education and training[edit]
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, Class of 1972
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses), Internship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
- Mount Sinai Hospital Residency, Psychiatry, 1973 - 1976
- Payne Whitney, New York Hospital - Fellow, 1976-1978
- Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy - postdoctoral training
Certifications and licensure[edit]
Awards[edit]
- Castle Connolly "Top Doctor" [12]1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- New York Magazine "Top Doctor'[13], 2021, 2022
- Patients' Choice Award
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition[14]
Books[edit]
"The Attention Deficit Answer Book: The Best Medications and Parenting Strategies for Your Child."[15]
Articles[edit]
- The dimensional structure of medical students' perceptions of diseases[16]
- Perceived Self-Efficacy in Psychiatry[17]
- Medical Student Attitudes and Anticipated Choice of Psychiatric Specialty[18]
- Dynamic Implications of Videotape Recording and Playback in Analytic Group Psychotherapy: Paradoxical Effect on Transference Resistance[19]
- Are You Sure It's ADHD[20]
- MLK's NYC driver remembers the Man[21]
- Untreated ADHD: Lifelong Risks[22]
Writings and views[edit]
In his book, articles and lectures, Wachtel emphasizes the critical role comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses play in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning disorders in children, adolescents and adults. He also underlines the importance of family and community for learning and for health.
References[edit]
- ↑ "ABPN - verifyCERT®". apps.abpn.com. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Psychiatrists". FamilyHealth Associates. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ ADHD & Mood Disorders: New Strategies and Treatments, retrieved 2023-06-13
- ↑ "Our Board". INCLUDEnyc. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ "Who We Are - Smart Kids". 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ "The Windward Institute Instructor Bios - The Windward School". www.thewindwardschool.org. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Alan Wachtel | Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ "Martin Luther King's NYC driver remembers the man". The Journal News. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ Dr. Wachtel Speaks on Martin Luther King at Scarsdale Synagogue Shabbat: part 2, retrieved 2023-06-13
- ↑ "Alan Wachtel, MD - Profile by Zocdoc". Zocdoc. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "2/13/92 APA New York District Branch N.Y. NY--Dr. Alan Wachtel - State Archives - Kansas Historical Society". www.kshs.org. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Dr. Alan B. Wachtel - Psychiatry - New York, NY". Castle Connolly. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ "New York's Best Doctors and Health Features -". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ↑ "Alan B. Wachtel, MD - Doctors' Choice Awards in Psychiatry". Doctors Choice Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Alan Wachtel | Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ Schmelkin, Liora Pedhazur; Wachtel, Alan B.; Schneiderman, Bette E.; Hecht, Deborah (1988-04-01). "The dimensional structure of medical students' perceptions of diseases". Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 11 (2): 171–183. doi:10.1007/BF00848264. ISSN 1573-3521.
- ↑ Margolles, Robert; Wachtel, Alan B.; Schmelkin, Llora P. (1986-06-01). "Perceived Self-Efficacy in Psychiatry". Journal of Psychiatric Education. 10 (2): 120–128. doi:10.1007/BF03500819. ISSN 1545-7230.
- ↑ Wachtel, Alan B.; Rabkin, Judith G.; Margolies, Robert; Schmelkin, Liora P. (1984-12-01). "Medical Student Attitudes and Anticipated Choice of Psychiatric Specialty". Journal of Psychiatric Education. 8 (4): 208–217. doi:10.1007/BF03399933. ISSN 1545-7230.
- ↑ Wachtel, Alan B.; Stein, Aaron; Baldinger, Michael (January 1979). "Dynamic Implications of Videotape Recording and Playback in Analytic Group Psychotherapy: Paradoxical Effect on Transference Resistance". International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 29 (1): 67–85. doi:10.1080/00207284.1979.11491653. ISSN 0020-7284.
- ↑ "Are You Sure It's ADHD? - Smart Kids". 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ "Martin Luther King's NYC driver remembers the man". The Journal News. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ↑ Buley, Abigail (2016-01-20). "Untreated ADHD: Lifelong Risks". Remedial Teaching Support. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
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