Nabil Kotbi
MD, FAPA, FASAM
Founder and Medical director
Dr. Nabil Kotbi is a renowned, quintuple board-certified psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He brings unparalleled expertise, delivering exceptional care to his patients and their families.
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.
Education & Training
Medical Degree (MD), Summa Cum Laude
Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie de Casablanca, Université Hassan II
Casablanca, Morocco | 1996
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 the 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 and well-being.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Highly experienced in the administration of ECT, with nearly two decades of clinical expertise at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medicine.
- 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.
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 enables him to provide comprehensive care that optimizes mental health, performance, and overall well-being.
Awards and Honors:
- 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: Junior Teacher of the Year in Psychiatry, SUNY Downstate Psychiatry Residency Program
- 2005: New Investigator Award, National Institute of Mental Health NCDEU Conference, Boca Raton, Florida
- 2005: First Place, 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)