About
Dedicated to the Science and Humanity of Psychiatry
For over two decades, Dr. Amsel has combined rigorous scientific inquiry with compassionate clinical care to address some of psychiatry’s most complex challenges. His work bridges the worlds of medicine, research, and public health—bringing clarity, empathy, and evidence-based expertise to patients, families, and the legal system alike.
A Career Defined by Expertise, Research, and Service
Dr. Amsel’s distinguished career spans clinical practice, academic psychiatry, and forensic consultation. A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and Columbia University’s School of Public Health, he has spent nearly three decades at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where his research and teaching continue to shape the field.
As a nationally recognized expert in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, Grief, Medical Decision-Making, and Psychiatric Malpractice, Dr. Amsel has served as both a trusted clinician and an expert witness in complex legal matters. His early work in Behavioral Economics and Game Theory in Healthcare has influenced modern approaches to understanding human decision-making and its psychiatric implications.
From treating 9/11 survivors and first responders to training clinicians in cutting-edge therapies for PTSD and traumatic grief, Dr. Amsel’s commitment to advancing mental health care reflects both intellectual depth and profound compassion.