Dr. Laakso NYCDr. Laakso New York City

Dr. Laakso - Psychiatrist in New York City

Dr. Laakso NYCDr. Ulla Kristiina Laakso, MD

Psychiatrist/Psychopharmacologist

Dr. Laakso is a board-certified psychiatrist who has practiced psychopharmacology in New York City for more than 30 years. She was born in Finland and received her medical training in Germany, England and the United States. She was Director of International Studies at the American Health Foundation in New York, specializing in Metabolic Studies and Epidemiology. While at the Foundation, she published many scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Her residency was performed in the Department of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she studied with one of the pioneers in the field of psychopharmacology and medication management. Dr. Laakso is a frequent speaker at educational meetings and conferences. She speaks French, German, Finnish and Swedish.

A partial listing of Dr Laakso’s credentials and accomplishments includes:

Medical Degree

Hanover Medical School, Germany

Internship

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center, NY

Residency

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center, NY

Credentials and Accomplishments

* Attending Psychiatrist at Beth Israel Medical Center
* Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
* Author of scientific articles, book chapters and health and wellness columns.
* Internationally recognized speaker at scientific meetings and symposia
* Thought leader and consultant for current trends in psychopharmacology
* Offers “state-of-the-art” treatment options

Professional Societies

* Diplomate of the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology
* American Psychiatric Association
* Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
* American Medical Association
* New York County Medical Society
* Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
* National Alliance for the Mentally III