Dr. Laakso - Psychiatrist in New York City
 Dr. 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
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