Dr. Elmira Raeifar is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). She is also located at the ColumbiaDoctors Psychiatry Midtown office at CUIMC. Dr. Raeifar completed her doctoral training at Long Island University, Brooklyn, including an internship at Jacobi Medical Center. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia Health, Columbia University.
Dr. Raeifar has experience working in a wide range of settings, from inpatient psychiatric units and intensive hospital-based outpatient programs, chemical dependency treatment facilities, to university counseling centers and outpatient mental health clinics. Dr. Raeifar’s interests include helping those who feel stuck: in work, relationships, other aspects of life; those who struggle with anxiety, depression and with people who face issues related to life transitions, identity concerns, and sexuality.
Primary Specialty
Psychologist
PracticeCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
GenderFemale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedQuality Health Management, World Trade Center Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, CHP Student Health, Healthfirst, CIGNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AETNA
DegreesDoctor of Philosophy
Office NameCUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
ServicesElmira Raeifar is a Psychologist office located in New York, NY. A psychologist focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.
Please call Elmira Raeifar at (212) 305-6001 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.