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Alexander M. Kolevzon

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Alexander M. Kolevzon
MD
BornNew York City, United States
💼 Occupation
Known forResearch on autism spectrum disorder and rare genetic syndromes
TitleProfessor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Clinical Director, Seaver Autism Center
🌐 Websitehttps://profiles.mountsinai.org/alexander-kolevzon

Alexander M. Kolevzon is an American child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.[1] He currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,[2] and Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Mount Sinai Health System. His work centers on autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, and clinical trials of experimental therapeutics.[3]

Early life and training

Kolevzon was born in New York City and attended the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. As a counselor at the 92nd Street Y summer camp, he worked with children who had developmental disabilities, an experience that influenced his later career.

He earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1993, completed a post‑baccalaureate program at Columbia University in 1995, and received his M.D. from Tel Aviv University in 2000. He trained in psychiatry and child psychiatry at Mount Sinai, completing residency in 2003 and fellowship in 2005.[3]

Career

Kolevzon served as Director of Consultation and Liaison Services in Child Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital from 2005 to 2007, and as Director of Clinical Services in Child Psychiatry from 2007 to 2009.[4] Since 2007, he has served as Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment.[5][6] In 2014 he was appointed Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Mount Sinai Health System.[7] He also leads the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the Seaver Autism Center, where he oversees clinical studies ranging from pilot trials to multi‑center FDA investigations, and directs the Phelan‑McDermid syndrome network within the Developmental Synaptopathies Consortium.[8][9]

Research

Kolevzon’s research focuses on the neurobiology of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on identifying biomarkers and exploring treatment strategies for genetic syndromes including Phelan‑McDermid, FOXP1, and ADNP. At the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai, he has directed the Experimental Therapeutics Program, contributing to clinical studies on autism spectrum disorders and rare genetic syndromes. He also leads the Phelan‑McDermid Syndrome Network within the Developmental Synaptopathies Consortium, part of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network[10] supported by the National Institutes of Health.[11]Including pilot studies and multi‑center clinical trials conducted under FDA regulatory oversight,[12] as part of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the Seaver Autism Center.[13]

Selected Recognition and Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Institute for Medical Education at Mount Sinai (2025)[14]
  • Global Genes RARE Champion of Hope Award (2020)[15]
  • New York Magazine Best Doctors (2016; 2018; 2021–2025)[16]
  • Association for Academic Psychiatry Junior Faculty Development Award (2006)[17]
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Pilot Research Award (2005)[18]
  • American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Peter Henderson Memorial Paper Award (2003)[19]
  • National Institute of Mental Health Outstanding Resident Award (2002)[20]

Publications

Books

  • Start Low and Go Slow: A Caregiver’s Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children (2025)[21][22]
  • Textbook of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2011)[23]
  • Psychiatry Pearls (2004)[24]
  • Psychiatry History Taking (2004)[25]
  • Psychiatry Essentials: A Systematic Review (2001)[26]

Academic articles

A full list of publications is available on PubMed.[27]

Media

Kolevzon’s work has been reported in independent outlets such as: Wall Street Journal,[28] New York Daily News,[29] Reuters,[30] NBC San Diego,[31] Stat News,[32] Spectrum News,[33] Newsweek,[34] NBC News.[35] Fox News[36]

Research on Autism Prevalence

  • Since the analysis is based on health and school records rather than in-person diagnoses, it’s possible it may include some children with mild symptoms who don’t have autism at all.[37]
  • The only established cause of autism is genetics.[38]
  • Autism rates are on the rise, but experts point to better screening[39]
  • The hallmarks of ADNP syndrome, like autism, are social communication problems.[40]
  • Taking antidepressants during pregnancy DOESN'T raise a child's risk of developing disabilities like Down syndrome or autism[41]
  • Conservative medical doctors acknowledge the benefits and need for studies.[42]
  • Podcast: AAN 2019 Top Science[43]
  • CBD “may benefit different people in different ways.[44]

References

  1. ↑ "Alexandar Kolevzon, MD | Psychiatrists | New York, NY 10029". beaminghealth.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Team | Icahn School of Medicine". Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Alexander Kolevzon - Psychiatry | Mount Sinai - New York". Mount Sinai Health System. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  4. ↑ WellChildLens.com. "WellChildLens.com". wellchildlens.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  5. ↑ "2024 Conference Speaker Biographies". Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  6. ↑ Minot, David (2011-01-01). "An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Alexander Kolevzon, MD, Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine". Autism Spectrum News. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  7. ↑ "Dr. Alex Kolevzon - Seaver Autism Center". Anderson Center for Autism. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  8. ↑ "PMS - Autism Science Foundation". Autism Science Foundation - Supporting and sharing autism research to improve the real lives of real people. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  9. ↑ "ECHO Bios". Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  10. ↑ "Scientists see hope in a rare disease drug Wall Street has all but written off". Yahoo News. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  11. ↑ "RePORT ⟩ RePORTER". reporter.nih.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  12. ↑ Shepard, Bob (2020-05-11). "Artificial intelligence jump starts clinical trial for rare genetic disease". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  13. ↑ "Ovid Therapeutics Names Alexander Kolevzon, M.D., to Scientific Advisory Board". investors.ovidrx.com. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  14. ↑ "IME Excellence Teaching Awards | Icahn School of Medicine". Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  15. ↑ "Global Genes Honors Leaders, Advocates and Innovators in Rare Disease From Around the World at the 2020 RARE Champion of Hope Celebration". BusinessWire. November 17, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2026. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  16. ↑ "Dr. Alexander Kolevzon - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - New York, NY". Castle Connolly. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  17. ↑ "Early Career Development Award". Association for Academic Psychiatry. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  18. ↑ AACAP Honors Book 2005 (PDF). American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2005. Retrieved 19 January 2026. Search this book on
  19. ↑ Bender, Eve (2003-04-04). "Psychiatry Training Directors Honor Outstanding Residents". Psychiatric News. 38: 16–16. doi:10.1176/pn.38.7.0016.
  20. ↑ "Previous Recipients of the NIMH Outstanding Resident Award - 2002 - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)". www.nimh.nih.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  21. ↑ Kolevzon, Alexander (2025). "A Parent's Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids : Start Low and Go Slow". cmc.marmot.org. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  22. ↑ "A Parent's Guide to Starting Psychiatric Medications for Kids - Start Low and Go Slow (Paperback)". Abrams & Chronicle Books. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
  23. ↑ Textbook of autism spectrum disorders. Internet Archive. Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Pub. 2011. ISBN 978-1-58562-341-9. Search this book on
  24. ↑ Kolevzon, Alex; Stewart, Daniel G. (2004). Psychiatry Pearls. Hanley & Belfus. ISBN 978-1-56053-590-4. Search this book on
  25. ↑ Kolevzon, Alex; Katz, Craig L. (December 2003). Psychiatry History Taking. Current Clinical Strategies Publishing. ISBN 978-1-929622-51-1. Search this book on
  26. ↑ Kolevzon, Alex; Simeon, Daphne (2002). Psychiatry Essentials: A Systematic Review. Hanley & Belfus. ISBN 978-1-56053-483-9. Search this book on
  27. ↑ "kolevzon a - Search Results - PubMed". PubMed. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  28. ↑ Beck, Melinda (2012-09-24). "Why Kids Get Autism: New Genetic Clues". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  29. ↑ "Genetic research is on its way to unlocking the remaining mysteries of autism". New York Daily News. 2013-04-28. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  30. ↑ Seaman, Andrew M. "Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to intellectual disability in kids". U.S. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2026-01-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  31. ↑ Tatro, Samantha; Fry • •, Wendy (2015-03-09). "New Study May Help Diagnose Autism Earlier". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  32. ↑ Garde, Damian (2019-05-06). "Scientists see hope in a rare disease drug Wall Street has all but written off". STAT. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  33. ↑ "The push to screen newborns for rare autism-linked genetic conditions". The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  34. ↑ "RFK Jr. says US will know cause of autism "epidemic" by September". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-01-12. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  35. ↑ "Autism rates have risen to 1 in 31 school-age children, CDC reports". NBC News. 2025-04-15. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  36. ↑ Carlton, Lindsay (2019-10-29). "Recognizing signs of autism: How a late diagnosis could delay crucial intervention". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  37. ↑ "New research contradicts RFK Jr.'s claim that severe autism cases are rising". NBC News. 2025-04-30. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  38. ↑ "RFK Jr. insists genes haven't caused autism "epidemic" in study update". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 2025-11-22. Retrieved 2026-01-15. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  39. ↑ "Autism rates are on the rise, but experts point to better screening". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  40. ↑ Nationwide, Erin Billups-National Health Reporter. "Early genetic testing could help children with autism". ny1.com. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  41. ↑ Miller, Abigail (2017-07-12). "Antidepressants in pregnancy DON'T affect baby, new study claims". Mail Online. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  42. ↑ "CBD Oil for Kids: What All Parents Need to Know". Best Products. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  43. ↑ "Podcast: AAN 2019 Top Science". 2019-05-17. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2026-01-15. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  44. ↑ "GW Pharma Enters Cannabis-for-Autism Study Partnership – Ganjapreneur". 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2026-01-15.




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