Andrew Edelstein MD

About

Dr. Andrew Edelstein is a psychiatrist in New York, New York, trained at University Hospital at Downstate. He practices at NYU Hospitals Center and The New York and Presbyterian Hospital, and speaks English. Dr. Edelstein treats a range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and adjustment disorder, as well as acute mental status changes such as delirium and confusion. His clinical work also addresses dementia and the neuropsychiatric effects of serious medical illness. His treatments include psychological therapy—including supportive and cognitive-behavioral approaches—as well as inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. Dr. Edelstein has particular training in Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy and focuses on helping patients and caregivers manage existential concerns in the face of serious medical conditions. He approaches care by addressing mental, physical and social health together, using psychotherapy and, when appropriate in collaboration with patients and their other providers, medication to address anxiety, depression and cognitive concerns.