Dr. Altemus is director of the Payne Whitney Women's Program, which provides evaluations and treatment for women with reproductive-related psychiatric conditions. The Program has expertise in management of psychiatric illness during pregnancy and post-partum, treatment of premenstrual mood disorders, menopause-related psychiatric conditions, and psychiatric conditions associated with hormonal disorders. Dr. Altemus also has experise in medication treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
In addition to clinical care, Dr. Altemus is currently conducting research in premenstural syndrome, the regulation of stress responses, stress and immune function, and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum.
To schedule an appointment, call (212) 746-5928; email at maltemus@med.cornell.edu
Office hours are:
- Mon, Tues, Fri 9:30 am to 5 pm
Dr. Altemus' expertise in the Anxiety and Mood Disorder Practice includes panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and premenstrual syndrome and mood disorders related to pregnancy and menopause.
Aside from private practice, Dr. Altemus is currently conducting research in endocrinology, the regulation of stress responses, stress and immune function, and women's health.
