Michael S.AronoffMD

Psychiatry • New York, NY

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Sleep Medicine

Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine Emeritus Senior Attending Physician, Lenox Hill Hospital

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Office
1 Wall Street
#602
New York, NY 10005
Phone+1 917-406-7649

Summary

Dr. Michael S. Aronoff is a New York-based psychiatrist with a specialty in General Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Aronoff completed his Psychiatry Residency in 1973 at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1966. He is currently employed as Broadcaster at SiriusXM satellite radio, handling 'The Psychiatry Program'. His expertise includes psychotherapy, couples therapy, forensic psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and drug therapy. Dr. Aronoff has published works addressing mental health and societal well-being among others. His accolades include repeated recognition as a top doctor by Castle Connolly, U.S.News & World Report, and New York Magazine from 2002 to 2025.

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric InstituteResidency, Psychiatry, 1969 - 1973
University of ChicagoInternship, Transitional Year, 1966 - 1967
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1966
Haverford CollegeB.A., Psychology/Philosophy, 1958 - 1962

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1969 - 2026
NJ State Medical License Active through 2001
MD State Medical License 1969 - 1976
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Listed "Top Doctors" Castle Connolly and U.S.News & World Report, 2011-2016
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
Listed, "Kudos" The New Standard: North Shore-LIJ HealthSystem, 2012
New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010
Listed, Who's Who in Science & Engineering Marquis, 10th Anniversary Edition, 2007
Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2004
Listed, in "Guide To America's Top Psychiatrists" Consumers' Research Council of America, 2004
Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2003
Fellow The American College of Psychoanalysts, 1998
Listed, in "The Best Doctors in N. Y." N. Y. Magazine, 1998, 2006, 2010
Fellow The Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists, 1997
Listed, in "Castle Connolly Guide: How to Find the Best Doctors in N. Y. Metro Area" 1997
12th Annual Paige D.L'Hommedieu Memorial Professorship Carrier Foundation, 1996
Board Certified American Board of Forensic Examiners, 1995
Listed, in "Who's Who In America" Marquis Publication, 1992
Nominee for APA's Robinson Award Annual Meeting APA, 1990
Recipient, "Special Commendation for Psychiatry & the Media" Annual Meeting APA, 1990
Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 1987
Fellow American Academy of Psychoanalysis & Dynamic Psychiatry, 1986
Listed Harper's Bazaar Magazine, 1978
Falk Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 1971
Chief Resident The N. Y. S. Psychiatric Institute & Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, 1971
Recipient, Resident Research Award New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1970
Faculty Nominee for Rhodes Scholarship and Wilson Fellowship Competitions Haverford College, 1961
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Challenge to Mental Health Professionals Occasioned by Presidential Divergent Behavior: Facing the Psychological State of Political Leaders and Societal Well-Being.
Michael S. Aronoff
Psychodynamic Psychiatry. 2020-01-01
The challenge to psychiatry by psychologists: economic versus professional issues.
Michael S. Aronoff, De Fries Z
New York State Journal of Medicine. 1992-03-01
31 citations
Affective and character pathology of suicidal adolescent and young adult inpatients.
John F. Clarkin, Richard C. Friedman, Stephen W. Hurt, Ruth Corn, Michael S. Aronoff
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 1984-01-01

Journal Articles

"The Challenge to Psychiatry by Psychologists: Economic vs Professional Issues"
Aronoff, M.S. & DeFries, Z., New York State Journal of Medicine, 1/1/1992
"Affective & Character Pathology of Suicidal Adolescents &Young Adults"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Clarkin, J., Friedman, R., et al), Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 1/1/1984
"Suicidal Behavior in Depressed Borderline Patients"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Clarkin, J., et al), American Journal of Psychiatry, 1/1/1983
"Symptoms of Depression Among Adolescents & Young Adults"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Hurt, S., et al), Journal of Affective Disorders, 1/1/1983
"Sexual Histories & Premenstrual Affective Syndrome in Psychiatric Inpatients"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Hurt, S., et al), American Journal of Psychiatry, 1/1/1982
"Rating the Severity of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents & Young Adults"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Hurt, S., Friedman, R., et al), Comprehensive Psychiatry, 1/1/1982
"DSM-III Affective Pathology in Hospitalized Adolescents"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Clarkin, J., et al), Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease, 1/1/1982
"Behavior & the Menstrual Cycle"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Hurt, S. & Clarkin, J.), Signs-Journal of Women in Culture & Society, 1/1/1980
"Depersonalization: A Self-relations Perspective"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Frances, A. & Sacks, M.), International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 1/1/1977
"Effects of Lihium Salts on Electrolyte Metabolism"
Aronoff, M.S., Evens, R.G. & Durell, J., Journal of Psychiatric Research, 1/1/1971
"Factors Affecting Poor response to Lithium"
Aronoff, M.S. & Epstein, R.S., American Journal of Psychiatry, 1/1/1970
"Effects of Lithium Carbonate on Turnover & metabolism of Norepinephrine in Rat Brain-Correlation to Cross-behavioral Effects"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Greenspan, K, & Bogdanski), Pharmacology, 1/1/1970
"Catecholamine Metabolism in Affective Disorders-III; MHPG & Other Metabolites in Patients Treated with Lithium"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Greenspan, K., Schildkraut, J., et al), Journal of Psychiatric Research, 1/1/1970
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Books/Book Chapters

Sleep and Its Secrets: The River of Crystal Light
Aronoff, M.S.Plenum Press/Insight Books, NY1991
Suicide in Children & Adolescents
Chapter: "The Seriously Suicidal Adolescent"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Corn, R., et al)Editors: Sudak, H.S., Rushforth & Ford.John Wright PSG, Inc., Littleton, MA1984
Suicide in the Young
Chapter: "The Seriously Suicidal Adolescent"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Corn, R., et al)Editors: Sudak, H.S..Warner Books1984
Menarche
Chapter: "Premenstrual Affective Syndrome in Adolescents & Adult Psychiatric Patients"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Clarkin, J., et al)Editors: Golub, S..D.C. Heath & Company, NY1983
Behavior and the Menstrual Cycle
Chapter: "Psychopathology & the Menstrual Cycle"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Hurt, S., Friedman, R., et al)Editors: Friedman, R.C..Marcel Dekker, Inc., NY1982
Women: Sex and Sexuality
Chapter: "Behavior & the Menstrual Cycle"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Friedman, R., Hurt, S. & Clarkin, J.)Editors: Stimson, C.R. & Person, E..University of Chicago Press1980
The Therapist's Handbook; Treatment Methods of Mental Disorders
Chapter: "Principles of Psychotherapy"
Aronoff, M.S. & Lesse, S.Editors: Wolman, B..Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY1976
National Institute of Drug Abuse Res. Monograph Series
Chapter: "Clinical Efficacy of Naltrexone: One Year Follow-up"
Aronoff, M.S. (with Resnick, R., Lonborg, et al)Editors: Julius & Renault.1976
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Lectures

"The Misuse of 'Evil'"
SanJuan, Puerto Rico - 1/13/2013
"Body Dysmorphic Disorder"
New York City - 1/24/2011
"50 Years of Medicine"
1/13/2011
"Terrorism: Is 'Evil' Relevant in Understanding It?"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/10/2011
"Humiliation, Anger & Claims of Work Discrimination"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/11/2010
"The Law & Psychiatry"
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1/18/2009
"PTSD iN the Law & Psychiatry"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/12/2009
Discussant, "The dynamics of the movie 'Crazy Love'"
New York City - 1/10/2007
Sleep"
New York City - 1/8/2007
"Causality: A Case Study"
San Juan, Puerot Rico - 1/7/2007
"Forensic Psychiatry Basics"
Santiago, Chile - 1/16/2006
"Thru the Looking Glass; Operating at the Border of Psychiatry and the Law"
Philadelphia, PA - 1/13/2006
"Psychiatry In-Patient Grand Rounds"
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City - 1/12/2005
"Defending the Indefensible"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/9/2005
"Consequences of Adult Violence in Children"
San Salvador, El Salvador - 1/7/2005
"Confidentiality/Malpractice/PTSD"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/10/2004
"PTSD & the Jailhouse Lawyer"
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 1/5/2003
"Blended-, Step-, & Single-parent Families"
Merrill Lynch Corporate Headquarters, New York City - 1/27/2002
"Sleep"
New York City - 1/4/1999
"Expert Witnesses"
Columbia University, New York City - 1/12/1998
"Psychoanalytic Interpretations of War & Conflict"
1/9/1998
"Sexual Fulfillment After 50"
New York City - 1/7/1998
Guest Commentator: "Various Forensic Topics"
1/30/1997
"Identifying & Responding to The Impaired Physician"
1/27/1997
Guest Commentator: "Felony Manslaughter & Recklessness"
1/20/1997
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Other

Guest Commentator, "Addiction"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, FreeWheeling, SiriusXM
1/12/2016
Guest Commentator, "Resolutions & Endurance"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/7/2016
"Men's Health & Depression"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/28/2015
"Indecisiveness"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, SiriuisXM
1/6/2015
Guest Commentator, "Violence in the Workplace"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/3/2015
"Concussion & TBI"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/31/2014
"Gambling addiction"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/25/2014
"Fears & Phobias"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/24/2014
Recorded Comments "Reflecting on 9/11"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, September 11 Memorial & Museum (S.Wigodner)
1/14/2014
Interview, "Fox & Friends"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Fox TV Network
1/17/2013
Interview, "Lie detection and the Court"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Fox TV Network
1/17/2013
Interview, "Truth Serum & NGRI"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, CBS News Interactive (R. Jaslow)
1/12/2013
"PTSD"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/30/2012
"Substance Abuse, Celebrity & Perasonality"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/17/2012
Interview, "PTSD & Couples Therapy"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Health Day Wire Service (Serena Gordon)
1/14/2012
"Sports & Boundary Violations"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio (SiriusXM)
1/13/2012
"Violence & Drugs"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio Reports (SiriusXM)
1/8/2012
Interview, "Hypnosis & Subliminal Stimulation"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
1/21/2011
Guest Commentator, "Mass Murder: causes & reactions"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Doctor Radio, SiriusXM "Medical News (P. Peltz)
1/14/2011
Interview, "Relationship Danger Signs"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, iVillage (NBC)(H. Seligson)
1/28/2010
Interview, "Sexual Side-effects of SSRI's"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Howard Stern Show, SiriusXm Satellite Radio
1/19/2010
Guest Commentator, "Fla. v. Kananen & Jury Nullification"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, CNN In Session
1/14/2010
Interview, "Stress & Coping"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, WOR Radio (l. Wiehl)
1/29/2009
Guest Commentator, "Male Mental States"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Road Dog Show, Sirius Radio
1/26/2009
Guest Commentator, "Hate Crimes"
Michael S. Aronoff, MD, Court TV Network (In Session)
1/18/2009
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