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Nancy J. Needell, M.D.

Psychiatry

Locations and Appointments

Insurances Accepted

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Personal Statement

Dr. Needell is an Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and an Instructor in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine.

***Please note, Dr. Needell DOES NOT currently have an outpatient practice. FOR A REFERRAL, PLEASE CALL 1-888-694-2255

Biographical Info

Dr. Nancy Needell completed her residency training in General Psychiatry at the Payne Whitney Clinic at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. She pursued additional training through a fellowship in Psychiatry and the Law at Cornell and Columbia Universities. She spent several years working as a forensic psychiatrist, not only treating and evaluating patients but also educating judges, lawyers, and other professionals working in the criminal justice system. Although she has left full-time forensic psychiatry, she still maintains an active forensic evaluation practice. In 2008, Dr. Needell completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry; at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Much of her clinical work is aimed at providing consultation to general internal medicine physicians and family members caring for older patients with depression or cognitive impairment. She is available for diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology.

Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Forensic Psychiatry)
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
    1996
  • M.S.
    Columbia University
    1987
  • M.A.
    University of Michigan
    1984
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Psychiatrist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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