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Jeffrey DeSarbo, D.O.
Dr. DeSarbo is a Board Certified Psychiatrist specializing in eating disorders as well as general psychiatry. As a physician, Dr. DeSarbo completed his medical internship and training in psychiatry through the New York University(NYU) residency program at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY and he attended medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. Dr. DeSarbo's special interest in the neurosciences has led to a unique approach to treating eating disorders and other psychiatric conditions.
Dr. DeSarbo is the Executive Producer and News Anchor for the EATING DISORDER NEWS NETWORK (EDNN), a leading international website for eating disorder news and advice. Dr. DeSarbo served as a Board Member of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) of Long Island and he frequently lectures to the public and teaches courses on eating disorders and psychiatry to physicians and other health care providers. Dr. DeSarbo is currently the Director for the N.Y. Eating Disorder Medical Group. In addition to Dr. DeSarbo's extensive training in psychopharmacology, he has been trained in and practices psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). By combining the art of therapy with the biological understanding of the human body, Dr. DeSarbo's approach is to help a patient understand themself as whole: mind, body and spirit.
Karrin Genovese, M.D., Family Practice Medicine, is now on board as the Nassau County medical consultant for the NY Eating Disorder Medical Group. Dr. Genovese provides medical management for ED patients and is located in Garden City at Cardiovascular Medical Associates along with other specialist.. Judi LiVigi-Zwang, MS, RD, CDN, now has offices with the NY Eating Disorder Medical Group in Garden City. Judi is a registered dietician specializing in eating disorders. Judi provides personalized nutritional-therapy programs for ED patients which at times may include therapeutic meals with patients and the formation of eating groups.
Michael Rosen, M.D., Internal Medicine, remains on board as a medical consultant with the NY Eating Disorder Medical Group and as a medical story consultant for the Eating Disorder News Network.
Joseph Puccio, M.D., Pediatrics, is a member of the NY Eating Disorder Medical Group providing consultation for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Dr. Puccio is on staff at Stony Brook Hospital.
Meg Maginn, LCSW, Owner and Director of Counseling at Eating Disorder Associates, and
Hilary Brodsky, LCSW, a former Senior Therapist at the Renfrew Center in NYC, have also taken office space at the NY Eating Disorder Medical Group. Both therapists are renowned professionals with extensive experience in the field. They offer individual and family therapy as well as eating disorder groups for patients and family.
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

American Psychiatric Association
American Medical Association

Academy for Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorder Association

The international association of
eating disorders professionals foundation
Anorexia and Related Disorders
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