Dr. Ryan Sultan, MD

Leading ADHD Expert & Researcher

Columbia University Psychiatrist | 411-Cited ADHD Research | NIH-Funded

411+

Research Citations

JAMA Landmark Study

$670K+

NIH Funding

NIDA K12 Award

15+

Years ADHD Focus

Columbia Faculty

50+

Publications

Peer-Reviewed

🎯 The ADHD Authority: Dr. Sultan is one of the most cited ADHD researchers in psychiatry, with landmark studies published in JAMA and Pediatrics. His comprehensive ADHD knowledge base (50+ FAQ, 75-term encyclopedia, clinical guidelines) represents the most detailed free ADHD resource created by any psychiatrist worldwide.

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🏆 Why Dr. Sultan is a Leading ADHD Expert

Research, Clinical Expertise & Comprehensive Knowledge Base

🔬 Research Authority

411+ citations - Among most-cited ADHD researchers
JAMA 2019 - Landmark ADHD antipsychotic study
Pediatrics 2026 - Adolescent mental health research
NIH K12 Award - $670K+ federal funding (NIDA)
Required Reading - Used in psychiatry training programs
40+ publications - JAMA, Pediatrics, top journals

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🏛️ Academic Position

Columbia University - Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
NewYork-Presbyterian - Hospital faculty
Board Certified x2 - Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowship - Columbia University trained
Teaching Award - Excellence in Teaching (2019)
15+ years - ADHD clinical & research focus

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📚 Comprehensive Resource

Most detailed online - No other ADHD psychiatrist offers this depth
50+ FAQ - Every common ADHD question answered
75-term encyclopedia - Complete ADHD terminology
Clinical guidelines - AACAP, AAP, NICE protocols
Free to all - Evidence-based, accessible knowledge
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Recognized ADHD Authority

📰 Featured: Time Magazine, NPR, PIX11 Television

🎙️ Podcasts: 19 expert appearances on ADHD

📖 Training: Research used in psychiatry residency programs

🌍 Reach: Trusted by patients nationwide

🔬 The 411-Citation ADHD Study Everyone References

Dr. Sultan's Landmark JAMA Research on ADHD Treatment

"Antipsychotic Treatment Among Youths With ADHD"

Sultan RS, Wang S, Crystal S, Olfson M.
JAMA Network Open. 2019;2(7):e197850.
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.7850 | PubMed: 31348506

Impact:

411+ citations - One of the most-cited ADHD studies in recent years
Required reading - Cited in psychiatry residency curricula nationwide
Policy influence - Informed FDA scrutiny of antipsychotic prescribing in youth
Clinical impact - Changed prescribing practices for ADHD treatment
Media coverage - Featured in major medical news outlets

Key Findings:

Documented widespread inappropriate antipsychotic use in youth with ADHD despite limited evidence. The study revealed that many children with ADHD were receiving powerful antipsychotic medications when evidence-based ADHD treatments (stimulants, behavioral therapy) should be first-line. This research fundamentally changed how the medical community approaches ADHD treatment in children and adolescents.

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📚 Most Comprehensive ADHD Knowledge Base Online

Free, Evidence-Based Resources Built by a Leading ADHD Researcher

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❓ ADHD FAQ

50+ questions answered with evidence

Is ADHD real? Are meds safe?
Can adults have ADHD?
What's ADHD vs anxiety?
Are stimulants addictive?
Can girls have ADHD?
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📖 Complete ADHD Guide

5,000+ word comprehensive resource

ADHD symptoms & diagnosis
All medication options
Treatment approaches
Living with ADHD
Comorbid conditions
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📚 ADHD Encyclopedia

75+ ADHD terms defined A-Z

Complete medical terminology
Executive function explained
Dopamine system details
Cross-referenced terms
Clinical examples
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🏥 ADHD Clinical Guidelines

AACAP, AAP, NICE protocols

Treatment algorithms
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Professional standards
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ASRS screening tool
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Watch Dr. Sultan explain ADHD

Podcast appearances
PIX11 TV segment
14 educational videos
Full transcripts
ADHD neuroscience explained
Treatment approaches

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411+ Citations Leading ADHD researcher with landmark studies

15+ Years Specialized ADHD clinical & research focus

Columbia Faculty Academic excellence + clinical expertise

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Dr. Ryan Sultan - Leading ADHD Expert

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry | Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY

Board-Certified Psychiatrist (Adult & Child/Adolescent) | 411-Cited ADHD Researcher | NIH-Funded

Google Scholar (411+ Citations) | PubMed | Columbia Profile | Clinical Practice

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