Dr. Samuel Glazer, MD

Concierge Psychiatry physician, New York, NY

Dr. Glazer is a psychiatrist board certified in psychiatry and addiction psychiatry who began his private practice in 1998.

3 East 85th St, New York, NY 10028

At a glance

Board certification

Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry (ABPN)

Practice model

Fee for service, no insurance accepted

Patients

Adults

Private practice since

1998

Languages

English

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About Dr. Glazer

Dr. Glazer earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1993. He completed a psychiatric residency at NYU Langone Health and served there as Chief Resident Psychiatrist. He also completed a two-year fellowship in the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse at NYU.

He is board certified in psychiatry and in addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He began his private practice in 1998. Dr. Glazer is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

He volunteers time at NYU Langone Health to teach medical students and psychiatry residents. He is an affiliated provider with NYU Langone Health and is not employed by NYU Langone. He treats adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction and alcoholism.

He believes in only a limited and careful use of medication. He is nationally known for his work with addicted executives and professionals. His practice is fee for service and is not on any insurance panels.

Membership and fees

Treatment at Fifth Avenue Psychiatry is fee for service, and the practice is not on any insurance panels.

Services

Anxiety Depression ADHD Addiction Alcoholism Addiction recovery treatment Addicted executives and professionals Adult patients

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

Cornell University Medical College (1993)

Residency

Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health (Chief Resident Psychiatrist)

Fellowship

Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, NYU (two years)

Board certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry (1999) and Addiction Psychiatry (2000)

Professional memberships

Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association

License

New York Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1740308444

Location

3 East 85th St, New York, NY 10028

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Recognition and research

Awards

Received the Resident of the Year award at NYU Langone Health.

Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2015.

Featured in New York Magazine.

Teaching and research roles

Published peer-reviewed research on Network Therapy treatment for cocaine abuse.

Research interests include alcoholism, cocaine, opiates, prescription painkiller abuse, substance use disorders, alcohol abuse and marijuana dependence.

Has given lectures on topics from abuse of pain medication to eating disorders at various academic institutions.

Presented his work on addicted professionals to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatrists and to the Medical Society of the State of New York.

Media and books

Has appeared in national media, including CBS and MSNBC, and has been quoted in magazines.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Glazer take insurance?

Dr. Glazer does not accept insurance. The practice is not on any insurance panels, and treatment is fee for service.

Is Dr. Glazer board certified?

Dr. Glazer is board certified in psychiatry (1999) and in addiction psychiatry (2000) by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Where did Dr. Glazer train?

He earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1993. He completed a psychiatric residency at NYU Langone Health and a two-year fellowship in the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse at NYU.

Who does Dr. Glazer treat?

He treats adults. He cares for patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction and alcoholism.

Does Dr. Glazer treat addiction?

He provides a safe, confidential place to begin recovery with evidence-based medical and psychotherapeutic treatment for addiction and alcoholism. He is nationally known for his work with addicted executives and professionals.