 | Most people come to a psychiatrist looking for relief from something: worrying, sadness, guilt, exhaustion, poor motivation, poor concentration, relationship difficulties, or internal conflict, to name a few. Many people have some idea of what they want (or don’t want) from their psychiatrist before beginning treatment. I work with the patient to develop a treatment approach that incorporates their personal preferences such that they are comfortable in pursuing their therapeutic goals with me. I focus on a patient’s overall well-being, not their diagnostic label. I combine a knowledge of evidence-based medicine (scientific studies of the efficacy of pharmacological treatment) with a strong foundation in psychopharmacology to assess what symptoms may be relieved though the use of medication. While many people are fortunate enough to have a complete remission of symptoms when prescribed an effective medication, many experience a more subtle improvement. In this regard, medications may be “tools to do the work” of feeling better, frequently with therapy being the “work”. I strive to identify the most effective pharmacologic tools for each patient, and I will clearly explain realistic expectations of a medication prior to recommending pharmacologic treatment. I keep a constant focus on target symptoms and what medication is most likely to facilitate a remission of these symptoms. In many circumstances, I pharmacologically assess and treat patients who are already engaged in therapy with another therapist (e.g. a psychologist or licensed clinical social worker). In these situations, I request the patient allow me to collaborate with their therapist at the initiation of treatment and prior to follow-up visits with me. Most therapists are more than happy to have a prescribing psychiatrist take an active interest in their assessment of their client’s symptoms. |
Current Positions
| 2012 – present | Owner, Daniel S Mundy MD LLC |
| 2018 – present | Director of Forensic Psychiatry, Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Court |
| 2021 | President, Tri-State American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law |
Education:
| 1998 | Boston College, BA in Computer Science |
| 2002 | UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, MD |
Postgraduate Training:
| 2006 | Residency in Psychiatry, Yale University |
| 2007 | Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine, Yale University |
| 2012 | Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine |
Academic Appointments:
| 2007 – 2008 | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College |
| 2008 – 2011 | Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine |
| 2012 – present | Assistant Clinical Faculty, NYU School of Medicine |
| 2018 – present | Site Training Coordinator – Columbia University and Albert Einstein Forensic Psychiatry Fellowships |