Expert Care for Eating and Weight Disorders at Mount Sinai

The Center of Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders at Mount Sinai offers specialized care for people struggling with eating disorders. With over 15 years of experience, our team of expert psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and psychiatrists, is dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, obesity, and related issues. Our comprehensive approach addresses the physical and emotional impacts of these disorders, ensuring holistic care for you or your loved one.

Comprehensive Treatment for All Eating Disorders

Eating and weight disorders are complex mental health conditions, influenced by psychological, biological, and social factors. Left untreated, they can lead to severe physical and emotional health issues. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving the chances of long-term recovery. Our center specializes in identifying the often subtle signs of disordered eating behavior, providing personalized care to prevent long-term damage.

Common Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

Recognizing an eating disorder can be challenging due to the gradual development of symptoms. Some symptoms include:

• Severe dieting
• Extreme exercise
• Weight loss
• Fixation on body image and weight
• Rigidity around food
• Purging
• Binge eating

Early intervention is essential to prevent long-term damage and our center provides treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. We support recovery and work to prevent relapse through personalized care.

Tailored Treatment Programs

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating eating disorders, which is why we offer a variety of treatment options, including one-on-one therapy, nutrition counseling, group therapy, and family therapy.

At the Center of Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders, you are under the care of leading experts who are committed to delivering the highest quality care. Our treatment programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each patient and their family, ensuring personalized and effective treatment strategies.

About Our Eating Disorders Center

Located on East 96th Street near The Mount Sinai Hospital, our Center provides privacy and convenience for our patients and their families. As part of an academic medical center, we integrate cutting-edge research with clinical practice, ensuring that our treatments are evidence-based and tailored to everyone's needs. Our team consists of licensed clinical psychologists, registered dieticians, psychiatrists, and advanced psychology fellows, all working together to deliver exceptional care.

Our program is closely integrated with the Hildebrandt Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, keeping our team at the forefront of research on eating and weight disorders. This collaboration enables us to develop and implement innovative, evidence-based treatments within our outpatient program.

Meet Our Expert Team

The Center of Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders is led by renowned experts, including Tom Hildebrandt, PsyD, Robyn Sysko, PhD, and Eve Freidl, MD. Their leadership drives our commitment to innovation in the treatment of eating disorders. Drs. Hildebrandt and Sysko have pioneered several novel therapies, including family therapies for low-weight eating disorders, Mirror-Exposure therapy for body image disturbances, and technology interventions for patients seeking bariatric surgery or those with binge eating and bulimic disorders.

As the Medical Director, Dr. Freidl brings extensive expertise in child development and the pharmacological treatment of eating and anxiety disorders.

Reach Out to Us for Support

Eating disorders can be painful experiences and are serious conditions, though we're here to help you through. If you think you or a loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder, reach out to us today.

At the Center of Excellence in Eating and Weight Disorders at Mount Sinai, we are dedicated to helping you or your loved one achieve lasting recovery. Learn more about our services and meet our expert team of professionals.