A Psychiatrist in New York City: How I Practice
Quick Answer: Psychiatrist in NYCI'm Dr. Ryan Sultan: a double board-certified psychiatrist (Adult and Child & Adolescent) practicing at 80 8th Ave in Chelsea, Manhattan, and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia. I treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder across the lifespan, combining medication with psychotherapy rather than choosing between them. The practice is out-of-network with superbills; evaluations run 60-90 minutes. (646) 893-4309 · Book a consultation |
What kind of psychiatrist I am
New York has roughly 4,000 practicing psychiatrists, and they practice in very different ways. Some see thirty patients a day for fifteen-minute medication visits. Some do only psychotherapy. My practice sits deliberately in the middle: full evaluations, medication where the evidence supports it, and psychotherapy in the same room, because for most conditions the combination outperforms either alone. The comparison I use with patients is a knee injury: a surgeon who operates and never mentions physical therapy has done half a job, and so has a physical therapist who won't tell you when you need the surgeon.
I am also a researcher. My lab at Columbia studies ADHD, cannabis, and pediatric prescribing; the work has appeared in JAMA Psychiatry, JAMA Network Open, Pediatrics, and the Journal of Adolescent Health, and has been cited over 440 times. Notably, that changes clinical care in one concrete way: when I tell you a medication reduces motor-vehicle crashes or that untreated ADHD triples expulsion risk, I can show you the study, and sometimes I ran it.
What I treat
Each condition below links to a full page describing how I evaluate and treat it:
- ADHD — the core of my research and the largest share of my practice; see also adult ADHD evaluations and what evaluations cost
- Anxiety disorders — generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety
- Depression — including treatment-resistant cases needing medication changes
- OCD — medication plus exposure-based therapy (ERP)
- Bipolar disorder — mood stabilization and long-term management
- Addiction and substance use — particularly cannabis and stimulant misuse, a research focus
- Children and adolescents — as a board-certified child psychiatrist; see also adolescents
Who this practice fits
The practice fits people who want one clinician handling the whole picture: diagnosis, medication, therapy, and coordination with any existing therapist. It fits complex or previously misdiagnosed cases, families who want a child psychiatrist who also sees parents' concerns seriously, and professionals whose PPO plans reimburse out-of-network care. While I keep the practice out-of-network to protect 60-90 minute evaluations and 30-50 minute follow-ups, that structure has a real cost, and patients who need in-network care will do better with their plan's directory; the choosing a psychiatrist guide on this site explains how to vet anyone you find there, including me.
Cost, insurance, and scheduling
Fees and the out-of-network math are published on the fees and insurance page, including plan-by-plan reimbursement guides for the Empire Plan and several large NYC employers. Appointments are in person in Chelsea (80 8th Ave, near the 14th St A/C/E and L) or by video across New York State. Call (646) 893-4309 or book through Integrative Psych, the Chelsea practice where I see patients.
Free resources
Much of what I know is on this site free: the complete ADHD guide, ADHD statistics, the medication guide, new ADHD medications for 2026, and the full blog. Reading them first makes the evaluation better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you taking new patients?
Yes, by appointment. New patient evaluations run 60-90 minutes and end with a written treatment plan. Call (646) 893-4309 or book through the consultation page; most new patients are seen within two weeks.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in NYC?
In Manhattan, private psychiatric evaluations generally run $500-$1,200 and follow-ups $200-$500, depending on training and session length. My practice is out-of-network: you pay directly and receive a superbill to submit to your insurer, and many PPO plans reimburse 50-80% after the deductible. The out-of-network cost page on this site walks through the math plan by plan.
Do you take insurance?
I do not bill insurance directly. Patients with out-of-network benefits (most PPO plans, including many Empire Plan, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare plans) submit superbills for partial reimbursement. Patients with HMO or EPO plans that lack out-of-network benefits pay fully out of pocket, and I say so up front because it is a real cost.
Do you prescribe medication and provide therapy?
Yes, both, and usually together. I am a psychiatrist who still does psychotherapy: medication management combined with CBT, DBT-informed work, and psychodynamic therapy, along with lifestyle changes that carry real evidence. Some patients see me for medication alongside their own therapist; I coordinate with that therapist directly.
Do you see children and adolescents?
Yes. I am board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in addition to Adult Psychiatry, and roughly a third of my practice is under 18. Evaluations for children involve parents from the first visit.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. I see patients in person in Chelsea and by video across New York State, and by telehealth registration in Florida and licensure in Montana and Virginia for patients located there.