Dr. Rahim Rahemtulla is an Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist in the Flatiron District of New York. He specializes in medication management for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He also has extensive experience working with adults who are navigating adjusting to the city or work/school challenges, including starting college or entering the working world.
The majority of Dr. Rahemtulla’s work is medication management. In addition, his patients are either in psychotherapy with him or an outside therapist who he works in collaboration with. He spends time getting to know his patients and helping them develop healthy coping strategies or removing stressors before discussing medication options. His sessions are goal-oriented and patient-led, and he frequently checks in with them to ensure treatment is effective.
Dr. Rahemtulla deeply cares about his patients and wants them to reach their goals and lead the life they envision. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and Per Diem Attending Physician at Lincoln Hospital and Mental Health Center in the Department of Psychiatric Emergency Services. He received his MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine.
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
College mental health - Navigating the transition into college and stressors of academics, personal relationships, and self-development
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Phobias - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces
LGBTQIA and sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
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Private Practice, 2016 - Present
Lincoln Hospital/Bronx, Psychiatric ER Attending Physician, 2014 - Present
NYU School of Medicine, Dept. of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, , Clinical Assistant Professor, 2015 - Present
Dept. of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania & Dept. of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Post Pediatric Portal Psychiatry Fellowship, 2011 - 2014
The Floating Hospital Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Staff Physician Attending, 2008 - 2011
New York Medical College/Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center of Manhattan, Pediatric Residency, 2004 - 2007
St. George’s University School of Medicine, 2004
University of Pennsylvania, BA, 1998
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