Scott Hirsch, M.D.

Dr. Hirsch is a graduate of the New York University School of Medicine.  He also completed the double-board residency in neurology and psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.  Dr. Hirsch is a Clinical Instructor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.  He is particularly interested in understanding and treating mood and anxiety symptoms associated with Parkinson Disease, Tourette Disorder, and Alzheimer Disease.  He provides individualized pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in combination with traditional neurological treatment.  Dr. Hirsch also serves as Unit Chief of the Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at Bellevue Hospital.  Current research includes investigating the effects of S-Adeonsyl-methionine in Parkinson’s Disease, including its use as an antidepressant.