About Me
As a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate care for patients facing complex psychiatric and medical challenges. My approach centers on building trust through open communication and understanding each patient’s unique story. I find immense fulfillment in helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys, particularly those struggling with substance use disorders.
I specialize in addiction psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry, with extensive experience in integrating addiction treatment into hospital settings. As director of Addiction Consultation-Liaison Service at NYU Langone, I have pioneered programs that offer innovative approaches to addiction treatment, including buprenorphine micro induction for opioid use disorder. My dual fellowships in consultation-liaison psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, combined with years of practice, underscore my expertise in these areas.
Throughout my career, I have focused on improving care for patients with substance use disorders, particularly in acute hospital settings. My research has been recognized at national organization annual conferences, and I have received numerous awards, including fellowship teacher of the year at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
My journey into medicine was driven by a fascination with the intersection of biology and mental health, which deepened during my medical education and residency. This passion led me to pursue dual fellowships in consultation-liaison psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I believe in treating each patient holistically by addressing both their mental and physical health needs, working closely with patients and their families to develop comprehensive, long-term treatment plans. My goal is to empower patients on their journey to recovery and improved wellbeing.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Director, Addiction Consultation-Liaison Service
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry), 2020
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine), 2017
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry, 2016
Education and Training
- Fellowship, NYU School of Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, 2018
- Fellowship, NYU School of Medicine, Psychosomatic Medicine, 2017
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Psychiatry, 2016
- MD from Tufts University, 2012
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Agewell
- Agewell
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Hotel Trades
- Hotel Trades
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
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PHP
- PHP
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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River Spring Health Plan
- River Spring Medicare HMP SNP
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WTC Health Program
- WTC Health Program
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Simon A. Sidelnik, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Consult Liaison
550 1st Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Research My Research
Interests
Addiction, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Publications
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Kast, Kristopher A...
BMJ (Clinical research ed.). 2025 Jan 08; 388:e080461
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Llesuy, Joan Roig; Sidelnik, S Alex
Primary care companion to CNS disorders. 2020 Jul 23; 22(4):
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Caravella, Rachel A...
[S.l. : Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry], 2020. 2020; https://www.clpsychiatry.org/wp-content/uploads/NYU-CL-Service-Observations-and-Response-to-COVID19-032720.pdf (4871752)