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ABOUT

Dr. Blevins

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MY APPROACH

I am board-certified in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, with broad experience in the treatment of mental health and substance use issues.  I am a strong proponent of client-centered, evidence-based care.  While medications may play a role in your treatment, I believe in a multi-modal approach to mental health care that incorporates pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy with physical health and well-being.

MY PRACTICE

My practice integrates medications and psychotherapy.  For clients already engaged in psychotherapy, I provide psychopharmacology consultations and/or medication management.  I offer GeneSight genetic testing to help tailor psychiatric medication treatment.  I do not participate in-network for any health insurance plans, but your out-of-network benefits may provide reimbursement for my services.

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If you are interested in psychotherapy, you may consider contacting Bryan Leach, LMSW, who practices under my direct supervision.

SPECIALTIES

  • Adults, ages 18+

  • Depression

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • OCD

  • Addictions

    • Alcohol

    • Opioids

    • Stimulants

    • Cannabis

  • LGBTQ+

  • College students

  • PLWHA

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CURRENT POSITIONS

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry 

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Research Psychiatrist

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Division on Substance Use Disorders​

Affiliate Staff

​NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital​

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Columbia University / NYSPI

Addiction Psychiatry Clinical Fellowship

Substance Use Disorders Research Fellowship

University of Virginia

General Psychiatry Residency​

Chief Resident

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

General Psychiatry: 72397

Addiction Psychiatry: 2692

Medical Board Licensure

New York State: 288318

Florida (Telehealth): TPME9216

Minnesota (Telehealth): 2762

Neuroscience Education Institute

Master Psychopharmacology Program

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Psychiatric Association

Council on Addiction Psychiatry

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Addictions and Their Treatment, Course Co-Director

American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology​

EXPERIENCE

I have provided both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for a large number of patients.  In addition to treating general psychiatric needs, I have had specialized training in the treatment of college/university students, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), LGBTQ+ clients, and people suffering from substance addictions.  My current role as an assistant professor and research psychiatrist also provides me with cutting edge insights into psychiatric and addiction treatment, which I am able to integrate into my clinical practice.

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CONTACT

Contact

To schedule a brief phone consultation or an initial evaluation, please complete the Consultation Request Form or email Dr. Blevins directly.

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ADDRESS

120 East 56th Street, Suite 300

New York, NY 10022

PHONE

914-340-4535

FAX

385-355-2734

E-MAIL

DrB@derekblevinsmd.com

IMPORTANT: If you are in crisis or in need of urgent care, please find resources below:

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