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Melissa Nishawala, MD, Psychiatry, New York, NY

MelissaNishawalaMD

Psychiatry • New York, NY

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Assistant Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    550 1st Ave
    # 7D
    New York, NY 10016
    Phone+1 212-263-7419

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1997
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • When Is the Right Time to Tell a Child They Have Autism?
    When Is the Right Time to Tell a Child They Have Autism?May 2nd, 2022
  • Autism & Drinking, Drug Abuse Can Be Dangerous Mix
    Autism & Drinking, Drug Abuse Can Be Dangerous MixJuly 8th, 2021
  • Adults with Asperger Syndrome May Have Higher Suicide Risk - US News
    Adults with Asperger Syndrome May Have Higher Suicide Risk - US NewsJune 24th, 2014
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