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Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD

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Specializes in: Psychiatry

Tulane University School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: psychotherapy treatment, psychosis, depression, and more.

111 E 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467

(718) 920-7967

Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD is a psychiatrist in Bronx, NY specializing in psychiatry. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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111 E 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467

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177 Ft. Washington Avenue
City of New York, NY 10032

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Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, 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.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. It is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention. ADHD may last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than girls, although medical experts are unsure why this is. ADHD symptoms include:

Forgetfulness in home, school, and work activities
Inability to sustain focus for longer periods of time
Frequent distraction by other stimuli
Tendency to fidget and squirm
Excessive talk and movements

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types are easily distracted or bored. They may wander off during tasks, forget instructions, daydream, or appear not to be listening. This type sometimes goes undiagnosed as children with it are not hyperactive and may have few behavioral issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This type is the most common type of ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications and behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better. In addition to treatment, accommodations at school or work can greatly help people with ADHD improve their productivity and confidence. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most children with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for many. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining focus. These symptoms can cause problems in both careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as learning stress reduction techniques and organization skills. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and thrive in life.

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.

hospital care	142
inpatient care	142

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	42

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	56
Dementia	67
Cancer	18

hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	23
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	72
Cancer	19

hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	62
Dementia	72
Cancer	0

hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	58
Dementia	74
Cancer	0

hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

hospital care	298
inpatient care	298

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Bronx, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	158
inpatient care	158

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	4
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD treated were hypertension, dementia, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	3
Dementia	36

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the Psychiatry and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: Psychiatry

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Leimbach specializes in psychiatry and practices in Bronx, NY and City of New York, NY. She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. She attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine.