Gia G. Merlo MD , MBA, MEd
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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433 1st Avenue, Room 436New York, NY 10010
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Summary
- Dr. Gia Merlo is a psychiatrist in New York, NY. She received her medical degree from Guntur Medical College NTR and has been in practice 30 years. She specializes in adult, child & adolescent psychiatry and is experienced in general psychiatry, lifestyle psychiatry, psychotherapy, lifestyle medicine, medical education, and diagnostic evaluations.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins School of EducationM.Ed., Health Professions, 2017 - 2021
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Master Teacher Fellowship, 2017 - 2019
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1995 - 1997- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1992 - 1995
Guntur Medical College NTRClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
CA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2015 - 2022
PA State Medical License 1996 - 2016
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2025
- Felllow American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Health disparities and climate change in the Marshall Islands.Kathryn J Pollard, Cory Davis, Brenda Davis, David Donohue, William Wong
Annals of Medicine. 2024-12-01 - What do Climate Change, Nutrition, and the Environment Have to do With Mental Health?Steven G Sugden, Gia Merlo
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2024-09-03 - 2 citationsStrengthening Neuroplasticity in Substance Use Recovery Through Lifestyle Intervention.Steven G Sugden, Gia Merlo, Sam Manger
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2024-03-30
Books/Book Chapters
Authored Content
- Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral MedicineDecember 2023
- Lifestyle NursingAugust 2022
- Principles of Medical ProfessionalismApril 2021
Press Mentions
American Journal of Lifestyle MedicineOctober 10th, 2020
Professional Memberships
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- Academy of Professionalism in Health CareBoard Member
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