Our Doctors Set the Standard for Mental Wellbeing
Hudson Psychiatric Associates
Our doctors at Hudson Psychiatric Associates Integrate diverse clinical interests, with specialists in ADHD, Post Partum, and Child Psychiatry.
Our Doctors Set the Standard for Mental Wellbeing
Our doctors at Hudson Psychiatric Associates Integrate diverse clinical interests, with specialists in ADHD, Post Partum, and Child Psychiatry.
General Adult Psychiatrist Specializing in Reproductive Psychiatry and Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Chuang’s Experience
Dr. Chuang has significant experience in general adult psychiatry and psychotherapy with expertise in women’s mental health and in treating emotional stress in those with medical conditions. She provides consultations and evaluations in addition to treatment through individualized psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, or a combination of both. She is specialized in the treatment of women at all stages of the reproductive cycle experiencing mood and anxiety symptoms, including premenstrual dysphoria (PMDD), pregnancy and postpartum symptomatology, as well as menopause-related illness. She aims to provide the highest level of evidence based care while helping patients achieve a greater satisfaction in their lives.
Education and Certification
Dr. Linda Chuang received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University and her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City. She completed her internal medicine and psychiatry residency at the New York University Medical Center where she was Chief Resident.
Professional Memberships
She is both a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is also board certified in the subspecialty of Psychosomatic Medicine. As a result of her training, she approaches patients from a holistic and comprehensive perspective that includes consideration of both biological and environmental contributions to patient’s symptoms.
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General Adult Psychiatrist Specializing in Adult Attention Deficit Disorders and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Gajera’s Approach
Dr. Gajera provides diagnostic evaluations, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. He uses medications only when needed and believes in a positive view of psychiatry where a person is much more than a diagnosis. His primary aim is to help school aged children achieve their highest potential as a student and a child and to help adults reach their optimal personal and professional goals. He helps his patients strive for happiness, joy, and fulfillment in their lives.
Education and Certification
Dr. Bhavin Gajera, M.D., M.P.H. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. After completing his medical school, Dr Gajera achieved a Master of Public Health degree from Arcadia University. He completed his adult psychiatry residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in which he served as Chief Resident and was also awarded the prestigious national Distinguished Laughlin Fellow Merit Award for professional achievement and scholarship. He completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Mount Sinai Health system – St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in Manhattan where he also served as Chief Fellow.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Gajera is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the New Jersey Psychiatric Association, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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General Adult Psychiatrist with Special Interest in Men’s Health
Dr. Magera’s Approach
Dr. Magera’s interdisciplinary background in the social and biological sciences complements his holistic approach to patient care. He has extensive experience in individual psychotherapy (including dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapy modalities), the treatment of issues related to loss and bereavement, and therapy for individuals contemplating career changes or seeking a greater degree of professional satisfaction in their work lives. Dr. Magera prescribes medication when symptoms are of sufficient duration and severity to significantly affect a person’s overall functioning, however only after comprehensive assessment and exploration of all relevant treatment options. Areas of special interest include men’s health, treatment of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, specific phobias and mood disorders.
Education and Certification
Dr. Magera graduated Rutgers College with a B.A. in History and Political Science and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year. He attended Georgetown University Medical School and completed his psychiatry residency at New York University Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Magera is board certified in Psychiatry and is affiliated with NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital where he has supervised and taught medical students and residents. He routinely collaborates with physicians in other fields of medicine, as well as other mental health clinicians, to individualize treatment and deliver the highest quality of care to his patients.
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General Adult Psychiatrist Specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Sharief’s Approach
Dr Sharief has excellent experience in working with families. She has clinical expertise in specific group of patients requiring psychopharmacological interventions. She treats psychiatric patients of all age groups, with special attention to co-morbid medical conditions, cultural diversity and unique experiences in patient’s life.
Education and Certification
Dr Sharief is a graduate of Osmania Medical University. She completed her General Adult Psychiatry Residency Training from Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
Professional Memberships
Dr Sharief is a member of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.