Education & Training

 – Medical Degree (MD), Summa Cum Laude, 1996
Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie de Casablanca Université Hassan II, Casablanca Morocco
 –  Psychiatry General Residency Training
SUNY Downstate Medical Center 2001-2005
 –  Geriatric Psychiatry Clinical Fellowship
The New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medicine 2005-2006
 –  Visiting Fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Duke University Medical Center 2022
 –  Training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
NYC Clinical and Research TMS (Neuromodec*) 2024
 –  Intensive Training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Harvard Medical School 2024

Key Roles & Achievements:

–  Former Chief of the Addiction and Rehabilitation program at Weill Cornell Medicine/NYP Westchester
–  Former Training Director, Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Weill Cornell/NYP
–  Former Associate Program Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship, Weill Cornell
–  Former Chief of “The Haven” and “The Retreat” inpatient psychiatric units
–  Serves as a consultant for NYP international/Global services

Specialized Expertise:

–  Geriatric psychiatry: specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in older adults, addressing unique challenges of aging and cognitive decline
–  Addiction Medicine: Specialist in treating complex substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
–  Psychosomatic Medicine: Expert in the interplay between physical and mental health, optimizing performance
–  Interventional Psychiatry: Trained in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Harvard and Duke Universities

Clinical Expertise:
Dr. Kotbi specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex mental health conditions, including geriatric mood disorders, mood stabilization, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and neuropsychiatric manifestations of dementia.

Comprehensive Care Approach:
Dr. Kotbi’s practice combines expert medication management with a collaborative approach to care. He provides personalized evaluations, ongoing medication management, and second-opinion consultations. He partners with licensed therapists to deliver comprehensive behavioral support when necessary, ensuring patients receive holistic care tailored to their unique needs.

Expertise in Sports Psychiatry:
In addition to his general psychiatry expertise, Dr. Kotbi has specialized training and experience in treating high-performing athletes and individuals. He understands the unique mental health challenges that come with competing at the highest levels and has developed tailored treatment approaches to address these needs. His expertise in this area enables him to provide comprehensive care that optimizes mental health, performance, and overall well-being.

Awards and Honors:
Dr. Kotbi has received numerous prestigious awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to the field of psychiatry, including dav
2024: Clinical and Mentorship Award,  New York Presbyterian- Weill Cornell Medicine
2023: New York Times Top Doctors
2023: New York Times Magazine Top Physicians
2022: New York Times Top Doctors
2019: Outstanding Teacher and Mentor, Weill Cornell Medical School
2014: Top Neuro Psychopharmacologist in New York
2014: Leading Physician of The World, awarded by The International Association of Health Professionals
2013: Marty Mann Award, National Counsel of Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
2012: Scholar, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
2012: America’s Top Psychiatrists, Affective and Anxiety Disorders
2011: Planetree Physician Champion Award, Planetree Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
2011: Physician of the Year Award, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Payne Whitney Westchester
2010: America’s Top Psychiatrists, Psychopharmacology
2008: Nominated for Physician of the Year Award, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Payne Whitney Westchester
2007: Awarded Junior Teacher of the Year in Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Psychiatry Residency Program
2005: New Investigator Award/New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit, National Institute of Mental Health NCDEU conference, Boca Raton, Florida
2005: First Place in the 2005 Resident’s Paper Session, American Psychiatric Association Kings County District Branch
2005: SUNY Downstate Resident of the Year Award in Psychiatry
2004-2005: Senior Chief Resident, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
2003-2004: Associate Chief Resident in Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
2003: SUNY Downstate Resident of the Year Award

Board Certifications:
– American Board of Addiction Medicine
– American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
– American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Geriatric Psychiatry)
– American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
– American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)

Professional Memberships:
American Psychiatric Association (Fellow)
American Association of Addiction Medicine (Fellow)
Clinical TMS Society (Member)

As a distinguished educator and clinician, Dr. Kotbi provides a comprehensive care approach, combining expert diagnostic skills with personalized treatment planning for patients with complex co-morbidities.His expertise spans psychiatric, neurological, medical, and addiction disorders, allowing for compassionate and holistic care. This approach includes personalized evaluations, ongoing medication management, and second-opinion consultations, with collaborative behavioral support from licensed therapists when necessary.

With a strong focus on individualized patient care within a culturally sensitive framework, Dr. Kotbi ensures that each patient receives tailored care that respects their unique cultural background, values, and needs.