Dr. Shari I. Lusskin

4.3 ( 22 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Shari I. Lusskin

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I have never been so happy working with such an amazing doctor as Dr Shari Lusskin. She has really changed my life for the better in so many ways, and there are not enough words to describe how thankful I am. I have been looking for a doctor for years on end, and finding Dr Lusskin was a blessing. She is truly so thoughtful, brilliant, understanding, kind, honest and so easy to talk to. I have been working with Dr Lusskin since 2016, and I have seen so many improvements in my life. She is the BEST and right doctor to consult with if you are looking for the right medication to help you. And she is especially unbelievable for pregnant women who are on medication. Dr Lusskin knows as much as my own gynecologist; and she is also so knowledgeable about anything else you would like to know about. My life has changed for the better since I met Dr Lusskin and I can not imagine working with any other doctor. If you are struggling to find the right medication that works for you, I would without a doubt work with her.

Submitted June 17, 2020

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After having been in therapy for over 15 years with various physicians, I came across Dr. Shari Lusskin who is by far one of the most intelligent, caring, thorough, thoughtful, helpful, patient, understanding, and all around fantastic psychiatrists I've come across. I've been through a lot (which included the loss of a child) and she has helped me see light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what I'd do without her.

Submitted Oct. 23, 2019

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Dr. Lusskin is kind, caring, attentive and intelligent . . . It is very apparent that she genuinely cares about my well-being and progress. How fortunate I feel to have been given her contact information a few years ago. I highly recommend her.

Submitted April 1, 2018

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I have been seeing Dr. LUSSKIN for 25 years for depression and anxiety. She successfully helped me with postpartum depression. She is an expert in postpartum depression and is a pioneer in medicating patients safely during pregnancy to minimize symptoms and have a healthy baby. She is honest and tells you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.
Thanks to her advice, I have learned from her and been able to manage life’s ups and downs.

Submitted Dec. 18, 2017

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Dr. Lusskin is an astute, patient, and responsive psychiatrist. She makes herself available to patients in times of need, and is willing to go the extra mile in helping her patients address concerns they have outside of the office, be it sending articles that are applicable to sessions discussions, or contacting her colleagues in the medical field. She makes it clear that her patient's well being is paramount, and helps her patients make plans to take control of their own lives and be independent.

Submitted Dec. 17, 2017

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I have been a patient of Dr. Lusskin’s for almost 4 years. I have found Dr. Lusskin to be extremely intelligent and very easy to talk to. She is extremely punctual and professional. I like her direct manner and her realistic outlook on life. I have become more confident and assertive in areas that matter the most. Though difficult to talk about issues in my life I have found my appointments to be very beneficial.

Submitted Dec. 1, 2017

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I've been seeing Dr. Lusskin for over a year now. What I appreciate most about Dr. Lusskin is that she doesn't over-doctor. She doesn't ask you to come see her just for a fee and but gauges how you are doing and when would be the most appropriate time to see her. She also realizes that typically, the reasons why you go to see her in the first place don't magically disappear because you've seen her - just like going to the gym to stay healthy, you don't stop after the first month when you might be more energetic and have lost 5 lbs. Staying healthy in body and spirit requires maintenance, so she won't abandon you after you say you're feeling better. Dr. Lusskin is a sounding board for what is rational, almost like a reality check. Some of what she tells you might be obvious, but we often forget the obvious and need a reminder. Ultimately, it is up to each patient to decide whether Dr. Lusskin is right for them and whether to follow any of the suggestions she gives. The important thing is that Dr. Lusskin helps determine what some of your options are, but will never force an option on you.

Submitted Oct. 13, 2017

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Dr Lusskin is an excellent diagnostician. She helped me through a difficult time with care and compassion.

Submitted Sept. 19, 2017

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I saw a lot of doctors for my PMS but no one really helped me until  I met Dr. Lusskin. She made the right diagnosis and the right medicine and gave me my life back.

Submitted Sept. 17, 2017

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Excellent Doctor. Saw Dr. Lusskin after a long undiagnosed bout of postpartum depression and anxiety. She immediately validated my feelings and helped me understand that what I was going through was "normal" for many. After 3 months, I am back to feeling like myself and have the foundation that Dr Lusskin gave to thank for my turnaround.

Submitted Sept. 15, 2017


Dr. Shari I. Lusskin's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Lusskin is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where she is also an Attending in Psychiatry. Dr. Lusskin is a specialist in Reproductive Psychiatry and women's mental health. She treats women with premenstrual mood disorders, psychiatric disorders related to infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, postpartum depression, and mood disorders in the perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Lusskin provides specialty consultations in Reproductive Psychiatry for numerous psychiatrists, psychologists, and obstetrician-gynecologists. She also provides on-going treatment including counseling and medication management as appropriate. Dr. Lusskin is an expert consultant to the New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct. She maintains a private practice in New York City. For additional details and a list of publications and media appearances, please see www.shariusskinmd.com Care philosophy Dr. Lusskin believes that each patient's situation is unique. Therefore, she takes the time to learn about the patient's history and current situation in detail. The consultation lasts 1.5-2 hours. She welcomes the opportunity to meet with the patient together with a significant member of her family or support network to obtain a fuller picture of the patient's life. She will speak with the patient's referring providers and other members of her treatment team (with the patient's permission) to coordinate care. She formulates her recommendations using the principles of evidence-based medicine which include incorporating the patient's preferences. She is well-known for her accessibility to patients and for addressing all patient questions or concerns. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss differing viewpoints and respects the patient's right to choose healthcare providers with whom she feels most comfortable. She sees patients on time and in an elegant office that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Williams College (Grad. 1982)
  • New York Univ Sch Of Med, New York Ny 10016 (Grad. 1986)

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Women's Mental Health

Awards & Recognitions

  • Phi Beta Kappa

Publications & Research