What age of patients do you treat?

Adults 18 years and older.

What are your clinical specialties?

I am a licensed psychiatrist with the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Areas of clinical focus include the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and behavioral addictions (such as internet or gaming addiction). I also offer counseling for relationship issues, life transitions, identity exploration, sports performance, and professional burnout. I am a member of the International OCD Foundation.

What is your educational background?

I earned an MD and PhD from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I also have a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Vassar College and completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

What additional training have you undertaken?

My residency in psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital included thousands of hours of education, training, and direct supervision across various practice settings. During my final year, I served as a chief resident. Additionally, I was a recipient of the Outstanding Resident Award Program, a program at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) designed to train physician-scientist leaders in psychiatry.

How does your research background inform your psychiatry practice?

My doctoral studies in neuroscience, statistics, and genomics have equipped me with the knowledge to understand the complex scientific literature relating to evidence-based psychiatry. This allows me to consider the pros and cons of current treatment methods and provide clear explanations of scientific data for shared decision-making.

Are there any conditions that you do not treat?

Due to the limited size of my practice, I am unable to provide treatment for people living with severe psychotic disorders, significant substance use disorders, acute eating disorders, major neurocognitive disorders, or frequent psychiatric emergencies. This is because my practice does not have the necessary resources to manage urgent psychiatric conditions or provide around-the-clock treatment. Individuals with these needs are better served by a mental health clinic or a large healthcare system.

Am I a good fit for your practice?

Please contact me for a complimentary 10-15 minute phone consultation to discuss your individual needs and concerns. After our phone conversation, we can schedule an initial consultation. Based on the consultation, I will create a personalized treatment plan and schedule follow-up visits if my practice is the best fit for you. If not, I will provide referrals to other places where you may be able to find someone who can help.

Are there any medications you do not prescribe?

I do not prescribe controlled substances, such as benzodiazepines (like Klonopin or Xanax) or stimulants (like Adderall), outside of a very long-term psychiatric treatment relationship.

Where are you located?

My office is located in Salem, Oregon. At this time, I am exclusively seeing patients via telemedicine.

What are your office hours?

My current office hours are during the evenings (Pacific Time) on Monday through Thursday.

What is your confidentiality policy?

Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. I maintain strict confidentiality for my patients, and any clinical information disclosure to third parties requires your consent, unless it is a clinical emergency or mandated by law.

Andrew McKenzie, MD, PhD

Phone: 503-583-8367

Fax: 503-664-7158

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