Columbia University Health Services
About Us
About Us
Alan Medina
Psychiatrist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Dr. Alan Medina joined Health Services at Columbia in 1999. Prior to joining HSC, Alan was the associate director of outpatient psychiatric services at St. Luke's Hospital. He obtained a B.A. in sociology from Iona College, a B.S. in biology from Mercy College, and his medical degree from the New Jersey Medical School. He completed residency training as chief resident in psychiatry at St. Luke's Hospital in New York.
Alan's professional interests include psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and cultural issues in psychiatry. In addition to his work at CPS, he holds a faculty position as a clinical instructor in psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Alan is a supervisor and clinical instructor in psychiatry at St. Luke's Hospital, where he teaches courses in cultural issues in psychiatry and in personality disorders. Alan is also the medical supervisor of the Riverside Church Pastoral Counseling Center.
Education
- M.D.
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York.
- Board certified in psychiatry and neurology.
Awards and Honors
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Riverside Church Pastoral Counseling Center
Languages
- Spanish
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |