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When you are struggling with mental health troubles everything just feels harder. My goal is to work with you on your unique path to recovery, and help you stay there.
Dr. Ghezelaiagh (Dr. G. for short) is a board-certified psychiatrist. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Downstate Health Sciences University and completed his psychiatry residency training at Stony Brook Medicine. Dr. G. provides individualized mental health treatment plans tailored to each patient, taking into account the complex biological, psychological, and social factors that shape us all.
Dr. G. has expertise in the treatment of the spectrum of psychiatric and behavioral conditions, including but not limited to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, grief/bereavement, relationship conflict, OCD, and ADHD. He has specific interest and expertise in Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). He utilizes a combination of psychotherapy and medications where appropriate to optimize mental health outcomes and quality of life for his patients.
Dr. G is a born and raised Long Islander and enjoys serving his community. When not in the office, Dr. G. enjoys outdoor activities, playing the piano, and spending time with family.
Accreditations
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Diplomate, American Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Member of the American Psychiatric Association
Member of the Greater Long Island Psychiatric Society
Post Doctoral Training
Residency in Psychiatry at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude - CUNY Brooklyn College
Professional Recognition's and Honors
Guest Lecturer - Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
APA Institute on Psychiatric Services (IPS) Scholarship Grant
Downstate Alumni Association Research Fellowship Award
Publications
Cohen, C.I., Freeman, K., Ghoneim, D., Vengaserry, A., Ghezelaiagh, B.R., Reinhartd, M.M. “Advances in the Conceptualization and Study of Schizophrenia in Later Life: 2020 Update” Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. 2020 May 1
;American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2019 Feb 1
Cohen, C.I., Freeman, K., Ghoneim, D., Vengaserry, A., Ghezelaiagh, B.R., Reinhartd, M.M. “Advances in the Conceptualization and Study of Schizophrenia in Later Life.” The Psychiatric Clinics of North America (2017).
Amarnani, A., Dilshat, R., Ghezelaiagh, B.R., Malakhov, N., & Mattis, C., Huan, C., Magnusdottir, E., Steingrimsson, E., Roman, C. The transcription factor Mitf regulates expression of genes that control B cell responsiveness and enforce immunological tolerance to self. Poster presented at: SUNY Downstate School of Graduate Studies Annual Research Day; 2017 April 19; Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Kevin Skier is a licensed physician specializing in the field of Psychiatry. Born and raised in Queens, NY and later moving to Stony Brook to pursue undergraduate and graduate education, Dr. Skier has deep ties to local communities and has been faithfully serving the residents of Long Island in his capacity as a resident physician for the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University.
Having completed his adult psychiatry training at Stony Brook, Dr. Skier is now pursuing further specialized training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in their fellowship program.
Dr. Skier provides compassionate, evidence-based care, treating a wide range of mental health concerns including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Known for creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment, Dr. Skier prioritizes making every patient feel heard, respected and safe. His approach is individualized and integrative, blending psychotherapy, medication management, and other therapeutic tools to best support each patient’s unique needs and goals.
Post Doctoral Training
Residency in Psychiatry at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – UMASS Chan School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude - SUNY Stony Brook