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Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD

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(Madeleine E. Fersh, MD - MSK Psychiatrist)

(42 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry, Oncology (Cancer Care) and General Practice

SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, and more.

650 Commack Road Between 67th and 68th Streets
Commack, NY 11725

(347) 971-4130

Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD is a psychiatrist in Commack, NY specializing in psychiatry, oncology (cancer care) and general practice. She graduated from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

650 Commack Road Between 67th and 68th Streets
Commack, NY 11725

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Some issues Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News

“The Hunt column last Sunday, about the search for a house in the suburbs of New York City by Dr. Madeleine Fersh and Dr. Jeff Ciccone, misstated the number of bedrooms in the home they bought in...”—"Corrections: October 12, 2014 (Published 2014)", New York Times, October 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	54
Dementia	42
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	322
inpatient care	322

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	30
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	52
Dementia	50
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	405
inpatient care	405

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	94
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	110
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	56
Dementia	65
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	403
inpatient care	403

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	53
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	50
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Dementia	68
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	492
inpatient care	492

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	42
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	38
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	58
Dementia	70
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	645
inpatient care	645

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	65
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	62
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	73
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	448
inpatient care	448

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	44
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	39
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	55
Dementia	71
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202
mental health therapy	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	51
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	503
mental health therapy	423

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	24
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	428
mental health therapy	221

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	26
Dementia	19
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Commack, NY were hospital care, inpatient care and mental health therapy.

doctor visit	334
hospital care	336
inpatient care	336
mental health therapy	227

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD.

**Gender**
Female	94
Male	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	48
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD graduated from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at NYU School of Medicine. She is certified by the Board Certification: Psychiatry and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: NYU School of Medicine (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Psychiatry

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem, Oscar, Fidelis, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Oxford, Husky CT Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem

Oscar

Fidelis

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

Aetna

United Healthcare

Tricare

Oxford

Husky CT Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Madeleine E. Fersh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Commack, NY.

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Biography

Dr. Madeleine Fersh is a specialist in general practice, oncology (cancer care), and psychiatry. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), Dr. Fersh attended Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Fersh's areas of expertise include depression, adjustment disorders, and anxiety. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She most likely takes ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She has received professional recognition including the following: Inducted as a Fellow, Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Dr. Fersh is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Commack, NY.