Compassionate Psychiatric Care Rooted in Experience
Dr. Anna Wachtel, MD, is a highly experienced psychiatrist offering personalized mental health care from her private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With decades of clinical experience and an integrative, patient-centered approach, she helps individuals cultivate resilience, emotional clarity, and meaningful connection.
Dr. Wachtel completed her psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (formerly Beth Israel Medical Center) in New York City, where she served as Chief Outpatient Resident. She is the recipient of the 2022 Marquis Who’s Who in America award, recognizing her professional prominence in psychiatry, and was honored with the 2020 Patients’ Top Choice Award by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in care.
Her philosophy of psychiatry—as a pathway to emotional strength and more fulfilling living—was featured in an article in E! News highlighting professionals who help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Dr. Wachtel treats a wide range of psychiatric concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and eating disorders. She offers integrated psychiatric care that blends therapy with medication management in a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental setting. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual—aligned with their unique values, needs, and goals.
Dr. Wachtel supports women’s mental health across all stages of life—from stress and self-esteem concerns to infertility, miscarriage, postpartum changes, perimenopause, and relationship transitions. Dr. Wachtel helps women navigate emotional challenges related to identity, connection, reproductive health, and caregiving roles—offering a safe and affirming space to be seen and supported.
Fluent in English, Italian, Hebrew, Russian, and Polish, Dr. Wachtel brings cultural sensitivity and deep listening to every interaction. Her international background and experience living in multiple countries strengthen her ability to connect with individuals from diverse cultural, spiritual, and personal backgrounds.
She believes that psychiatry works best when combined with thoughtful self-care—such as restorative sleep, movement, balanced nutrition, and creative or spiritual expression—creating a foundation for lasting emotional health and purpose-driven living.
Training
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Miami
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYC – Residency in Psychiatry (Chief Outpatient Resident)
Office Location
Upper East Side, Manhattan
(212) 534-8816