Psychiatrist
353 Lexington Ave
Suite 800
New York, NY
10016
Top reviews
so sweet!
Truly one of my favorite providers. I lucked out when I found Dr Consiglio by chance through online sources: she's very attentive, listens with so much empathy, and always gives me really helpful opinions and advice on my situatioShow moren, beyond just prescribing medication. Sometimes she will give me suggestions for lifestyle changes, and potential supplement changes to talk to with my providers. It's clear that she believes that mental health requires holistic solutions and not just medication, and having a doctor like this makes me feel so heard and seen.
Safwa Zafar, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist at NYC Psychiatric Associates, located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York.
She received her medical degree from St. George’s University in True Blue, Grenada, and then completed her psychiatric residency at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Zafar also earned her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, equipping her with the ability to provide the evidence-based and compassionate care vulnerable patients need and deserve.
Dr. Zafar has experience working with patients of all ages and their families. She is also a distinguished member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Zafar has a special interest in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychiatry and has completed additional education at the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. She believes in working with patients collaboratively in order to provide pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Zafer by calling NYC Psychiatric Associates or reaching out online.
Telemedicine
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation
Spravato Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Women's Mental Health
OCD
Trauma
Schizophrenia
Child Psychiatry
Postpartum Depression
Stress Management
PTSD
Sleep Disorders
Location
NYC Psychiatric Associates
353 Lexington Ave
Suite 800
New York, NY, 10016
More About Dr. Safwa Zafar, MD
NPI Number
1013447861
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
so sweet!
Truly one of my favorite providers. I lucked out when I found Dr Consiglio by chance through online sources: she's very attentive, listens with so much empathy, and always gives me really helpful opinions and advice on my situation, beyond just prescribing medication. Sometimes she will give me suggestions for lifestyle changes, and potential supplement changes to talk to with my providers. It's clear that she believes that mental health requires holistic solutions and not just medication, and having a doctor like this makes me feel so heard and seen.
Always pleasant and helpful. We zero in on the problem together and figure out a solution. I'm lucky to have found such an awesome Physician! Also, high marks for the support staff. I never have to wait for a response and they communicate very well over the internet. I've always been virtual with this practice so I can't speak for face-to-face visits. Very happy all the way around!
She's very helpful and kind. Fantastic dr to work with both while figuring out the right medication and dosage; and while maintaining the right dosage
