Alex El Sehamy, MD
Board-certified adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist
Hello!
I am a Long Island-based psychiatrist with experience working all over New York City.
After completing my medical training and general psychiatry residency at Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, I went on to complete my fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) where I spent most of my time working with children next door at Bellevue Hospital Center.
While at NYU, I served as an assistant professor in the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences teaching a course on the evolutionary, biological, and anthropological perspectives of love and relationships entitled “Love, Actually”. I also wrote a book chapter on Internet Gaming Disorder in a publication entitled “Teens, Screens and Social Connection”.
I currently operate my private practice on a part-time basis, splitting time with my work as an emergency child psychiatrist at Northwell Health/Cohen Children’s Medical Center. My affiliation there benefits my patients who may need emergency support and/or admission to a psychiatric hospital.
My training as a physician has provided me with a breadth of experience treating patients with many different diagnoses in many different settings. I understand the mental health care system and am confident in my ability to diagnose, treat, and make recommendations/referrals that make sense for you.
Training
B.A. Psychology - New York University
M.D. - SUNY Downstate
General Psychiatry Residency - SUNY Downstate
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship - NYU
Current Positions
Clinical Assistant Professor - Zucker School of Medicine
Emergency Psychiatrist - Northwell/Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Publications
El Sehamy AM, Farahmand P. “Internet Gaming Disorder and Other Addictive Behaviors Online.” Teens, Screens and Social Connection: An Evidence-Based Guide to Key Problems and Solutions, Springer Nature, 15 March 2023.
El Sehamy AM, Schlechter A. “Navigating the Transition to College.” Clinical Update, The Carlat Report, 1 July 2024.