MichaelSamAscherMDDFAPA

Addiction, Psychopharmacology

Clinical Associate Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

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Office
300 E. Lancaster Avenue. Suite 206.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Phone+1 646-812-1421

Fax+1 646-343-9741

Michael Ascher, M.D. is a board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist and a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. In his private practice, Dr. Ascher provides compassionate and personalized care to individuals navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, addiction, relationship concerns, career and life transitions, creative process issues, and recovery from personal loss.

Dr. Ascher has specialized expertise in addressing substance use disorders and other harmful behaviors, offering evidence-based treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs. His approach integrates a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health with a commitment to fostering meaningful change.

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Addiction Psychiatry, 2013 - 2014
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Psychiatry, 2009 - 2013
Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 2009, MD

Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors™– Addiction Psychiatry Philadelphia Magazine, 2020-2024
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award with Commendation American Medical Association, 2022
Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2019-2022
Main Line Today’s Top Doctor 2018-2019, 2021
America's Most Honored Professionals—Top 1% American Registry, 2018
America’s Top Psychiatrists Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2018
The Unsung Hero Award The Caron Foundation, 2018
Patients’ Choice Award Vitals.com, 2016-2018
Compassionate Doctor Award Vitals, 2016-2018
On-Time Physician Award Vitals, 2016-2018
Top Physicians Under 40 - State of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Medical Society, 2017
Distinguished Doctor- Top 3% in the Nation, Expert Network Expert Network, 2017
City Winner, Doctors' Choice Awards in Psychiatry Doctors' Choice Awards in Psychiatry, 2015-2017
The Jack Greenspan Award The Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, 2016
National Winner, Doctors' Choice Awards Doctors' Choice Awards, 2015
Ethel Ginsburg Post-Fellow Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, 2013
The American Psychiatric Association Resident Recognition Award American Psychiatric Association, 2013
The Cynthia Horner, M.D. Award for Outstanding Achievement for Research Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, 2013
Dear Abby Fellow Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, 2010
Sol W. Ginsburg Fellow Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP), 2011
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Philadelphia’s’ Board-Certified Psychiatrist Announced as the National Winner of the 2015 Doctors’ Choice Awards in PsychiatryFebruary 18th, 2016
Vision Loss and Mental Health: The Hidden ConnectionMay 3rd, 2014