About Me
As a psychiatrist at NYU Langone, I specialize in treating patients with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. As the first member of my family to attend medical school, I was drawn to medicine by a deep desire to help individuals while studying complex diseases to improve treatment options. I found the field of psychiatry provided the opportunity to deeply understand my patients and help them navigate the complexities of mental health.
Building trust and rapport with my patients is central to my approach. I prioritize understanding each patient’s unique goals and ensuring that they and their families are well-informed about treatment options. This focus on the patient’s goals is crucial when addressing serious mental health challenges.
At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, I am part of a robust treatment system that combines hospital-based and innovative outpatient care. This integrated approach allows me to support my patients throughout their recovery journey, from urgent interventions to longer-term psychotherapy. My research focuses on understanding the role of neurotransmitters in psychiatric illnesses, particularly schizophrenia. I believe that gaining insight into the brain’s underlying differences can lead to novel treatment methods that significantly benefit my patients.
In recognition of our commitment to quality care, I was honored to be part of the team that received the Psychiatric Services Silver Award at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting for our Enhanced Treatment and Recovery Program. This initiative reflects my dedication to improving the lives of patients with serious mental illness at the Family Health Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
I am passionate about making a positive impact in psychiatry and am committed to providing exceptional, personalized care.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- acute stress disorder
- addiction
- adjustment disorder
- agoraphobia
- anxiety disorders
- attention deficit disorder in adults
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- depressive disorder
- dyssomnia
- generalized anxiety disorder
- mood disorder
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- panic disorder
- phobia
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- schizophrenia
- social anxiety disorder
- stress
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Addiction , Anxiety Disorders , Bipolar Disorder , Depression , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder , SchizophreniaCredentials
Positions
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Medical Center
- Chief, Psychiatry Service, NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
Board Certifications
- American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine), 2021
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry, 2002
Education and Training
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, Psychiatry, 2001
- MD from New York Medical College, 1996
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- Aetna EPO (AMEX employees)
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
W. Gordon Frankle, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates
1 Park Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Research Academic Contact
Academic office
150 55th Street
2nd Floor, 2950
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Phone
Fax
Research Interests Timeline
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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IRON DEFICITS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SYMPTOMS AND COGNITION IN PSYCHOTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS
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Assessment of immunological and vascular dysfunction in neuropsychiatric post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 using TSPO PET and MRI
Publications
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Reliford, Aaron; Zhang, Emily; Lanina, Olga; Williams, Sharifa Z; Sanichar, Navin; Khan, Shabana; Dapkins, Isaac; Frankle, W Gordon
Telemedicine journal & e-health. 2023 Nov ; 29(11):1713-1722
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Sucich, James; Breitbart, Vicki; Williams, Sharifa; Sanichar, Navin; Candelaria-Arce, Erika; Frankle, W Gordon; Davison-Duffy, Sarah
Community mental health journal. 2023 Aug ; 59(6):1136-1149
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Frankle, W Gordon; Himes, Michael; Mason, N Scott; Mathis, Chester A; Narendran, Rajesh
Biological psychiatry. 2022 Nov 15; 92(10):791-799