Why Choose Kennedy Psychiatric
Choosing a psychiatrist is a decision worth vetting carefully. At Kennedy Psychiatric, your care is led by one board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Nigel Kennedy, MBBS, PhD, who coordinates both your medication and your therapy himself. Here is what sets the practice apart, and the record behind each point.
Kennedy Psychiatric is a Midtown Manhattan practice led by Dr. Nigel Kennedy, MBBS, PhD, an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist and Mount Sinai faculty member who combines comprehensive evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based psychotherapy under one physician, for adults who want more than brief medication checks.
Care is available in person at the Midtown Manhattan office and through secure telehealth for patients in New York and California. Dr. Kennedy is licensed in both states, holds an active faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and earned a PhD in neurogenetics at Imperial College London before his medical and psychiatric training. To reach him directly, call (929) 505-0504.
What Makes Kennedy Psychiatric Different
Medication Management and Psychotherapy in One Practice
Dr. Kennedy coordinates both medication management and psychotherapy himself. Because one physician holds the full picture, your medication and your therapy inform each other instead of being managed in separate silos by clinicians who rarely speak.
Psychiatry Informed by Neuroscience and Research
Dr. Kennedy earned a PhD in neurogenetics at Imperial College London, where his MRC-funded doctoral research investigated genetic variants underpinning schizophrenia. That scientific training informs how he selects and adjusts treatment at the level of the brain's biology.
A Treatment-to-Discharge Model
The goal of the practice is clinical resolution, not open-ended maintenance. From the first appointment, Dr. Kennedy builds a plan intended to return you to high-level functioning and then reduce the frequency of your visits as your symptoms stabilize.
You Are Treated by Dr. Kennedy Himself
Dr. Kennedy personally communicates with every prospective patient before an initial appointment is scheduled, and he leads your care from that first conversation onward. The clinician you see does not change from one visit to the next.
Built for Demanding Schedules
Evening sessions are available until 9:00 PM, and most new patients are onboarded and scheduled within one to two business days of their initial inquiry, so treatment fits around a full workday.
"The patient relationship begins with a direct clinical partnership. I personally speak with every prospective patient before an appointment is scheduled."
Who Kennedy Psychiatric Is a Good Fit For
Dr. Kennedy treats adults. The practice is a strong fit if you recognize yourself in any of the following. Each links to more detail on that specific need.
- Adults seeking a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Anyone considering medication for the first time
- Patients who want ongoing medication management
- Patients who want psychotherapy alongside psychiatric care
- Adults seeking ADHD evaluation and treatment
- Adults living with anxiety
- Adults living with depression
- Adults struggling with insomnia
- Adults dealing with PTSD or trauma
- Professionals facing executive burnout
Kennedy Psychiatric vs. the Traditional Psychiatry Model
| Traditional model | Kennedy Psychiatric |
|---|---|
| Short, medication-focused visits | Comprehensive initial evaluation, typically 60 to 90 minutes |
| Medication managed in isolation from therapy | Medication managed alongside psychotherapy |
| One-size-fits-all protocols | Individualized treatment matched to the patient |
| Symptom-only checklists | Biological and psychological formulation of the whole person |
| Care fragmented between a prescriber and a separate therapist | A single coordinating physician-scientist |
What to Expect as a Patient
1. Comprehensive Initial Evaluation
Your first appointment is a thorough diagnostic interview, typically 60 to 90 minutes, covering your medical history, current symptoms, and the circumstances of your life.
2. Diagnostic Formulation
Dr. Kennedy forms a biological and psychological picture of what is driving your symptoms, differentiating between conditions that can look alike and identifying any that co-occur.
3. Treatment Recommendations
Together you decide whether medication, psychotherapy, or a combination is the most effective path forward, with the plan matched to you rather than to a single method.
4. Ongoing Treatment
Follow-up sessions monitor progress and fine-tune your care, with the frequency of visits decreasing as your symptoms stabilize and your own toolkit grows.
Dr. Kennedy's Credentials at a Glance
- Specialty
- Adult psychiatry
- Board certification
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Academic appointment
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Doctoral research
- PhD, Neurogenetics, Imperial College London (2005)
- Additional training
- MBBS, St George's, University of London; Neurosurgery specialist training, NHS UK; psychoanalytic fellowship, New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (NYPSI)
- Licensure
- New York, California
- Location
- Midtown Manhattan, plus telehealth across New York and California
- Treats
- Adult anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and executive burnout
Read the full record on the About Dr. Kennedy page.
Why Patients Choose Kennedy Psychiatric
- Longer initial evaluations, typically 60 to 90 minutes
- Integrated psychotherapy and medication under one physician
- An academic psychiatry background at Mount Sinai and Columbia
- Neuroscience and research training, including a PhD in neurogenetics
- Single-physician continuity from the first conversation onward
- A Midtown Manhattan location plus telehealth across New York and California
- Evening availability until 9:00 PM
Questions Patients Ask Before Choosing Dr. Kennedy
What makes Dr. Kennedy's approach different?
Dr. Kennedy is a physician-scientist who coordinates both medication management and psychotherapy himself, rather than splitting care between a prescriber and a separate therapist. He begins with a comprehensive initial evaluation, typically 60 to 90 minutes, and builds an individualized plan grounded in a biological and psychological understanding of the whole person. His PhD in neurogenetics and academic psychiatry background inform every treatment decision.
Will I see Dr. Kennedy himself or another clinician?
You see Dr. Kennedy himself. He personally communicates with every prospective patient before an initial appointment is scheduled, and he leads your care from that first conversation onward. Your medication and your therapy are held by the same physician, not passed between clinicians who rarely speak to each other.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are onboarded and scheduled within one to two business days of their initial inquiry. Evening sessions are available until 9:00 PM so treatment can fit around a full workday.
Do you take insurance, and how does out-of-network work?
Kennedy Psychiatric is a private, out-of-network practice. The practice provides detailed superbills with the CPT codes your insurer requires, so you can pursue reimbursement through your plan's out-of-network benefits. Many professional insurance plans provide meaningful coverage for out-of-network psychiatric care.
Do you offer in-person and telehealth appointments?
Yes. Dr. Kennedy sees patients in person at the Midtown Manhattan office and through secure telehealth for patients located in New York and California.
Which conditions does Dr. Kennedy treat?
Dr. Kennedy treats adults living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and executive burnout, using medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
Kennedy Psychiatric in Brief
- Practice
- Kennedy Psychiatric
- Physician
- Dr. Nigel Kennedy, MBBS, PhD, ABPN board-certified psychiatrist
- Specialty
- Adult psychiatry
- Location
- Midtown Manhattan, New York
- Clinical approach
- Integrated care: medication management and psychotherapy coordinated by one physician-scientist
- Academic affiliation
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Research background
- PhD in neurogenetics, Imperial College London
- Best suited for
- Adults seeking comprehensive psychiatric care beyond brief medication checks
- Appointment format
- In person in Midtown Manhattan and telehealth across New York and California
Ready to Speak With Dr. Kennedy?
Call (929) 505-0504 to speak with Dr. Kennedy directly. He personally manages every initial inquiry, and most new patients are scheduled within 1 to 2 business days. Kennedy Psychiatric, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 252, New York, NY 10019 | Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM | Evening Hours Available.
Complimentary consultation call. No commitment required.
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