You deserve to live fully and freely.
As a psychiatrist, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. My passion is helping people rediscover and reconnect with their true selves while building greater insights and strengths along the way.
In addition to treating common psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression, I also focus on ADHD, LGBTQ issues, and addiction.
I believe in a shared-decision making approach meaning that your opinion is not only valued, but integral to the treatment process. Whether you are comfortable with medications or have some reservations, I will be happy to walk you through your options and help you choose the best treatment for you.
At a glance
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Dr. Sung completed undergragraduate studies at New York University where he majored in Philosophy with a focus in Medical Ethics.
He completed medical school at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine receiving an honor for Health Policy and Advocacy.
He then went on to complete Psychiatry Residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel where he served as Chief Resident.
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Dr. Sung has worked in various outpatient clinics including an adult outpatient psychiatric clinic as well as a drug and alcohol treatment center.
He also has experience working in psychiatric emergency rooms, inpatient psychiatric units, and an assertive community treatment program helping individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.
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Dr. Sung has published research in various medical journals and presented his work at numerous conferences on the topics of medical ethics, racial inequities in healthcare, and unintended side effects of antipsychotic medications.
In residency, he served in the Departmental Research Committee overseeing the research projects of trainees and launched a research data management policy aimed at preventing breaches of sensitive research data. For his work, he was honored the Cynthia Horner Award for Research in 2023.
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Dr. Sung first offers everyone an in-depth psychiatric assessment to explore any mental health concerns and will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. He uses both lifestyle and medication-based therapies to help meet the unique needs of every individual.
He is a strong believer in shared decision-making and will work closely with you to ensure that you are part of the treatment process every step along the way. He will take the time to explain different treatment options and guide you on a path that is best suited for you.
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Dr. Sung believes in a harm reduction model of addressing substance use and addiction. He will always meet you where you’re at with compassion rather than judgment.
Dr. Sung can help with many types of substance and behavioral addictions through medication-assisted treatments and motivational interviewing.
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Dr. Sung has devoted his work to improving health equity and is committed to working with people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, immigration statuses, and alternative relationships.
He has worked on quality improvement projects looking at racial inequities in psychiatric care, and helped develop ethical guidelines for the care of vulnerable hospital-dependent patients. He continues to advocate for marginalized communities and aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and substance use.