ScottFLeibowitzMD

Psychiatry • Columbus, OH

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Focused

Medical Director of Behavioral Health, THRIVE Gender & Sex Development Program; Associate Professor, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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Office
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-5445

Fax+1 614-722-4575

Education & Training

Boston Children’s HospitalFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2008 - 2010
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Zucker Hillside HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2008
Tel Aviv University SacklerClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2016 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2017
MA State Medical License 2008 - 2015
NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Distinguished Fellow American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Expanding upon the relationship between gender-affirming hormone therapy, neural connectivity, mental health, and body image dissatisfaction.
Connor Grannis, Whitney I Mattson, Scott F Leibowitz, Leena Nahata, Diane Chen
Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2023-10-01
Assessment of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Incorporating the World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standard of Care 8th Edition.
Scott F Leibowitz
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2023-10-01
Navigating the Storm: Meeting the Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth and Their Families in a Time of Sociopolitical Upheaval.
Natalia Ramos, Serena Chang, Scott Leibowitz
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2023-10-01

Press Mentions

Opinion: Bills Increase Stigma and Isolation Many Transgender Youth Feel, Doctors SayJune 23rd, 2021
Transgender Children and Their Parents Struggle to Cope with Restrictive LawsJune 14th, 2021
The Anti-Trans Bills Being Passed Throughout the US Show That the "Damage Has Been Done"April 20th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - AACAP
Member
World Professional Association of Transgender Health
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External Links

Nationwide Children's Hospital Biohttp://www.nationwidechildrens.org/scott-f-leibowitz
OSU College of Medicine Biohttps://wexnermedical.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/scott-leibowitz-md-74763
NIH Great Teachers Grand Roundshttps://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=21571&bhcp=1