Michele Kofman, PhD, MPH
Degree
PhD, MPH
Clinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation
Director of Group Behavior Therapy, Obesity Research Program, Rockefeller University
Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Description of Practice/Services Offered
I provide individual and group cognitive behavior therapy to adults and adolescents. I also provide life coaching for personal and professional effectiveness.
Dr. Kofman specializes in the treatment of the following conditions:
Eating Disorders, Obesity, ADHD, Anxiety, Parenting, and Relationship Issues.
Areas of Research
Binge Eating Disorder and Weight Management, Bariatric Surgery, Psychosocial Treatment of Adult ADHD.
Professional Education
PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology (2007) Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Masters of Public Health (1996) Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1992) Barnard College, Columbia University
Credentials/Board Certification
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Honors/Awards
White House internship, Magna Cum Laude
Selected Publications
- Kofman, M.D., Lent, M.R. & Swencionis C. (2010). Maladaptive Eating Patterns, Quality of Life and Weight Outcomes Following Gastric Bypass: Results of an Internet Survey. Obesity, advance online publication February 18, 2010, doi:10.1038/oby.2010.27.
- Solanto, M.V., Marks, D.J., Wasserstein, J., Mitchell, K., Abikoff, H., Alvir, J. & Kofman, M.D. (2010). Efficacy of Meta-Cognitive Therapy for Adult ADHD. American Journal of Psychiatry, advance online publication March 15 2010, doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.09081123.
- Solanto, M.V., Marks, D.J., Mitchell, K., Wasserstein, J. & Kofman, M.D. (2008). Development of a New Psychosocial Treatment for Adults with AD/HD. Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 11, No.6, 728-736.
- Niego, S., Kofman, M.D., Weiss, J., & Geliebter, A. (2007) Binge Eating in the Bariatric Surgery Population: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 40(4), 349-359.
- White House Office of National AIDS Policy. (1996). Youth and HIV/AIDS: An American Agenda- A Report to the President
- US Department of Health and Human Services. (1995). Pregnancy and HIV: Is AZT the Right Choice for You and Your Baby?
Presentations/Media
- Kofman, M.D. (2005). Binge eating and grazing after surgery. Workshop Presented at the Obesity Help East Coast National Convention, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Marks, D. J., Kofman, M. D., & Solanto, M.V. (2005). Remediation of meta-cognitive deficits in adults with ADHD. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Kofman, M.D., Valenzuela, A. (2003). HIV Treatments, 2003- Simpler Therapies: New Options? Workshop presented at the 15th National American Foundation for HIV Research HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Miami, Florida
Keywords
Eating Disorders, Obesity, ADHD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CBT, Coaching
_ Contact_____________________________________________________________________
210 West 70th Street, Suite 1
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (917) 405-3991
mdkofman@yahoo.com
Appointment Scheduling: Please call (917) 405-3991 to schedule an appointment
Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday
Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: None