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Expertise
I am a psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist with many years of expereince in treating individuals with depressions, manic-depression (Bipolar Disorder), other mood disorders,. I am especially interested in the psychopharmacologic treatment of individuals with so called "treatment-resistant" syndromes.
Experience in the area
I have been on the staff of the National Institute of Mental Health, Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. I am currently in full-time private practice in New York City.
A.B. Johns Hopkins University
M.D. N.Y.U. College of Medicine
I am the creator of Depression Central:http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian | 05/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Raza | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Accurate and timely information. Good Knowledge of ..... |
| kate | 04/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dr. Goldberg comes across very knowledgeable and ..... |
| kate | 04/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your advice ..... |
| Leigh | 04/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, I will do My research ..... |
Recent Answers from Ivan Goldberg, M.D.
2012-05-02 Bipolar Ex-boyfriend:
Hi Megan . . . People with bipolar disorder, especially if it is not well controlled, are highly variable in their thoughts, words and actions. As their mood changes, their thinking changes and what
2012-04-30 Manic sister:
Hi Michelle . . . A person with a mood disorder who has possession of a gun is a recipe for disaster. I don't know where you live, but in many states a person who poses a significant threat to themselves
2012-04-29 Bipolar Fatigue:
1. how is the selegline, donepezil combination for memory recall and energy Donepezil can help memory but I am not convinced that selegiline does much. Neither seem to help energy unless the lack of
2012-04-25 Bipolar Fatigue:
Hi Raza . . . I am sorry to hear of your frustrating experience with modafinil. Many people with bipolar depression have an anergic form of depression. I have found that many such people do especially
2012-04-23 depression/bipolar/add:
Kate . . . The Cymbalta may be help the FM but simultaneously worsen the cycling. Lyrica helps many people with FM and does not worsen the course of bipolar disorder. The hypothyroidism caused by
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