Occupation: Psychiatrist; Educator
Education:
Fellowship in Substance Abuse Disorders, New York Hospital (Now NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital)(1986-1987)
MD, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY (1982)
AB, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1978); Residency in Psychiatry
Certifications:
Certified in Level-Two Training, Internal Family Systems Therapy (2017); Certified in Level-One Training, Internal Family Systems Therapy (2016); Certified Psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1987); Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry
Career:
Lecturer (2008-Present)
Specialist in Addiction Psychiatry, Manhattan, Nassau County, New York (2003-Present)
Psychiatrist, Private Practice, Alcoholism Unit, Bellevue Hospital Center (1986-2008)
Psychiatrist, Private Practice, Manhattan, Nassau County, New York
Career Related:
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Health (1991-2008)
Civic:
Volunteer, The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS); Volunteer, American Cancer Society, Inc.; Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House (RMHC); Supporter, Environmental Defense Fund; Supporter, National Wildlife Federation; Supporter, Sierra Club; Supporter, Rails to Trails (Now Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)); Supporter, Reading is Fundamental; Supporter, CARE; Supporter, Meals on Wheels
Awards:
Featured Listee, Top Doctors, New York Media, LLC (2002-Present); Honoree, Top Doctor on the East Coast, Castle Connolly (2020); Honoree, Top 100 Physicians (2019); Honoree, Top 1%, America’s Most Honored Professionals (2017); Recipient, Compassionate Doctor Award (2016); Named, On-Time Physician Award (2016); Featured Listee, New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (2016); Honoree, Named Top 10%, America’s Most Honored Businesses (2016); Honoree, Named Top 1%, America’s Most Honored Professionals (2016); Recipient, On-Time Physician Award (2015); Featured Listee, Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (2012-2013); Featured Listee, New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (2010-2012); Recipient, Compassionate Doctor Award (2010-2011); Recipient, Patients’ Choice Award (2010); Recipient, Patients’ Choice Award (2009); Featured Listee, New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (2008); Featured Listee, New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (1999-2006); Featured Listee, Top Doctors, New York Media, LLC (1999-2000); Recipient, 15th Anniversary Award; Recipient, Tenth Anniversary Award; Honoree, Vitals Top Ten Doctor by State; Honoree, Father of the Year, Port Washington, NY; Featured Listee, Top 50 Addiction Psychiatrists, U.S. News and World Report L.P.; Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award
Memberships:
Member, American Psychiatric Association; Member, American Psychological Association; Member, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry; Member, American Society of Addiction Medicine; Member, American Medical Association; Member, Alpha Chapter, The Phi Beta Kappa Society
Family:
Son of Bernard Paul and Gertrude Paul
Married: Caryl Oris
Children: Sarah; Harry
Hobbies:
Swing dancing; Writing; Improvisational acting
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
