Kathryn G. Cheney, MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1 Park Ave 7th Floor New York NY, 10016About
Kathryn G. Cheney, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone in New York City, New York. Part of Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, the NYU Langone Child Study Center which was founded in 1997 at Bellevue Hospital, now NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, in New York City, New York. Dr. Cheney embraced her current role with the Child Study Center at NYU Langone in 2012. Furthermore, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine in New York City, New York, and co-creator of the CAMS: Advanced Seminar in Eating Disorders for NYU undergraduate students. She joined NYU School of Medicine in 2014. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Cheney has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. She has an impressive professional journey that spans four years and her areas of expertise cover all facets of her specialty, with an emphasis on anxiety disorder, mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anorexia, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and child eating disorder. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. She feels that her success is attributable primarily to her passion with children and families and dedicates her spare time to sports, especially running, going to Broadway shows, and spending time with family and friends.
Kathryn G. Cheney, MD's Videos
Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Academy for Eating Disorders
Fellowships
- New York Langone Child Study Center Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2014
Fellowships
- NYU Child Study Center (Chief Resident of Fellowship); NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, Academy for Eating Disorders
Articles and Publications
- Book Review in Orange Journal
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loves working with kids and families and being in the preventative field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Broadway Shows, Running, Sports
Favorite professional publications
- Orange Journal, International Journal of Eating Disorders
Kathryn G. Cheney, MD's Practice location
Kathryn G. Cheney, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cheney
Recommended Articles
- Are there Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are caused when the veins in the rectum just above the anus get blocked due to external pressure. This causes obstructions in the blood flow and also leads to swelling of the veins. Hemorrhoids are classified as internal hemorrhoids which are within the anal canal and external...
- Why Patients' Role in Research is Crucial for Finding a Cure for Celiac Disease
When it comes to celiac disease, there is a lot that is known and a whole lot more that still remains a mystery. At a recent symposium called Beyond Celiac Research, experts came together to discuss what can be done to improve and increase research around celiac disease and possible treatment...
- What Does Sapiosexual Mean? Advantages of Being Sapiosexual
The word ‘sapio’ is derived from a Latin word which means intelligence and good sense. Thus, sapiosexual is defined as a person who is sexually attracted to another person by their intelligence above all other factors. A sapiosexual falls in love with a person of equal or greater intelligence...
- Parents Plan Fundraiser for Son with Muscular Dystrophy
The Realities of Muscular DystrophyFundraisers and How Differences Are Made in Fundraiser Opportunities For Muscular DystrophyEvery single day, different methods are being employed to assist those with muscular dystrophy. In one recent effort and amazing story of inspiration, a local family from...
- Is Asthma Preventable?
Marked as a respiratory condition involving attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, asthma is a respiratory disorder that causes difficulty in breathing. It is usually connected to allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. As there is no prescribed cure for asthma, the only way to...
- Causes and Treatment of Hypolipidemia
What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is primarily produced in the liver, which makes approximately 1,000 milligrams of cholesterol per day. However, it can also be produced by the cells lining the small intestines and also by each cell present in the body. Abnormally low cholesterol levels would mean...