The TMS physicians and staff of Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry do everything we can to create a warm, understanding, compassionate space that always puts the patient first. Our attending psychiatrist, Dr. Woo, has been treating patients with depression since 2002. He seeks to create a calm, relaxing environment where all patients are heard. He maintains daily contact with our TMS technicians and checks in on patients to ensure that they are progressing. All our TMS technicians are empathetic listeners and will help you feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
From the moment of your first call, we want you to know that you aren’t alone in your treatment. If you ever have any questions or concerns about your treatment, please do not hesitate to bring them up. You can always ask to consult with Dr. Woo about any aspect of your psychiatric treatment, including personal medication management. He is connected with well-regarded therapists in the area who can provide ongoing talk therapy. We aim to always be available for you, so should you need anything throughout the course of treatment, you will be given Dr. Woo’s phone number and email address. As transcranial magnetic stimulation providers, we are here to listen, educate, and empower you to regain your well-being.
Our office in NYC is conveniently located on Madison Avenue in Midtown East, a few blocks from Central Park. Learn more about how to get to us.
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Meet Dr. David Woo, MD
Dr. David Woo (a proud member of the Clinical TMS Society) is certified in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed his residency and a fellowship at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City after receiving his Doctorate in Medicine from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After completing his fellowship, he stayed on as an Attending Psychiatrist at the Beth Israel Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, where he contributed to research on depression and received the Philip Hauptman Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dr. Woo has been seeing patients in private practice since 2002, always with the goals of combining evidence-based medicine with psychodynamic psychotherapy and collaborating with other mental health professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patientsThese objections led him to transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy in 2017, when he obtained extensive training and certification to administer TMS therapy. Dr. Woo now administers the procedure using Brainsway Deep TMs but is also trained in Neurostar TMS. His greatest clinical interests include helping patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Woo currently practices on Madison Avenue, in Midtown Manhattan. His New York City TMS practice specializes in helping patients who haven’t found relief from depression symptoms through traditional methods achieve remission.
Dr. Stephanie Neves is a doctorally trained, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She obtained her BA from the George Washington University in Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience. Dr. Neves spent several years in research before she started her nursing career at Columbia University, where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she was a staff nurse at the psychiatric unit of New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell. She has several years of experience as a nurse practitioner in New York City, primarily in community mental health.
Dr. Neves believes in an integrative approach that focuses on how medication can help strengthen the mind-body connection. She offers evidence-based, clinical guidance in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Dr. Neves delivers culturally competent care and has experience working with diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA patients. She is proficient in treating adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma, among other psychiatric disorders. She is excited to work with Dr. Woo in supporting patients undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy.
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry! Please read our guidelines below. These guidelines are only for telemedicine patients who are seeing our Nurse Practitioners Dr. Neves and Rachel Conry virtually. They do not apply to TMS patients who are seeing Dr. Woo in-office.
At this time, we are only able to see telemedicine patients who are living within the 5 boroughs of New York City, Hoboken, or Jersey City.
If you made your appointment online via Zocdoc, you’ll receive an email notification requesting that you confirm your appointment. Please confirm your appointment within 24 hours of receiving this email, or your appointment will be automatically canceled. (Please note that this is only for patients scheduling via Zocdoc. If you scheduled your appointment over the phone, you will not need to confirm it by email.)
You can cancel your appointment up to 24 hours before the appointment start time (or 72 hours before, if your appointment is on a Monday) at no charge. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment, or don’t show up, a $150 fee will be charged.
When you schedule your appointment, we will request your credit card information. This is so that we can collect your copay at the time of the appointment. If necessary, we may also use it to collect the $150 no-show/late cancellation fee.
Our practice does not provide controlled medications for ADHD unless the patient is able to provide a psychological evaluation or childhood evaluation confirming this diagnosis (evaluation from a primary care physician is not accepted). Requests for other controlled medications will require prior records or verification from your treating clinician.
If you’re a telemedicine patient, any prior authorizations or disability paperwork that you may need are not covered by your health insurance. Therefore, our office charges a fee to cover these services. The fee for short-term disability paperwork is $100 every half-hour. The cost for prior authorizations will vary depending on your case. Please feel free to contact us online or call our office at (917) 513-8537 if you’d like more information.
Dr. Woo is by far the best psychiatrist I've had. He is very attentive and seems to genuinely care. As opposed to other psychiatrists I've seen, he actually takes his time to listen and provide feedback given the information I provide. Other psychiatrists I've seen last no more than 15 minutes in a session. Dr. Woo however, takes up the whole time slot (usually 30-45 minutes). He is also very up to date with technology which is really helpful (i.e. he confirms appointments via email and fills out forms electronically when possible).
Dr. Woo is compassionate, understanding, and attentive. He really works to address your personal needs and troubleshoot whatever problems you are having. Additionally, when I told him I didn't like a certain medication, he would honor my wishes and let me try something new. Unlike many of my other doctors who would completely disregard my adverse reactions and personal opinion. I would absolutely recommend him 100%.
I was a patient of Dr. Woo's for 4 years. He was wonderful and even after my insurance no longer covered my visits with him, I still saw him. I only left because I moved to Boston. He was helpful with medication, understanding, and easy to talk to. He was also really great with email and responded promptly to all my questions! This was a HUGE plus for me. I hope I can find someone like Dr. Woo in my new city! I recommend him to anyone!
Dr. Woo was very thorough and asked good questions. He pointed out some things that I didn't know before and I left feeling very positive about the visit.
Dr. Woo is the best psychiatrist I have ever seen. He is punctual, professional, and a great listener. He has never tried to over-medicate and always talks about how I'm feeling beyond meds. Highly recommend!
Dr. Woo was phenomenal. He spent extra time getting to know my entire background and went out of his way to be detailed and thorough. He was kind, patient, and listened to my concerns regarding previous medications. I have seen many doctors (mainly because my insurance changed several times and there was no overlap), and he is by far one of the best.
Dr. Woo was very professional, knowledgeable and prompt. He really listened to me and I feel he best understood my needs. Best doctor's appointment (all fields) in a long time. Also, he followed through when he said he would follow up and when as well. Thank you Dr. Woo.
Professional, courteous, smart, great listener. Dr Woo is an excellent physician in every way. I was fortuante to have found him after my first doctor passed on. Highly recommended!!
I haven't seen him in a while but I can tell you that had I not moved, I would still be going to him. He is what a doctor should be, especially a psychiatrist. The appointments were 15 minutes, but it felt like longer because Dr. Woo is extremely insightful, he doesn't just acknowledge a concern, he explores it fully. He educates about symptoms, treatment options and medications. He very much normalizes whatever is happening so that you get a sense that someone believes in you, that you aren't "crazy." When something isn't working, he believes you versus making you feel as if the issue were your fault. He also remembers details so every time you see him a bulk of the appointment is not taken up with the doctor simply trying to remember who you are. Dr. Woo remembers you and I truly believe this quality, as well as the ones noted above, are what keep his clients coming to him. His dynamic is what I seek when I look for new doctors now. He is the standard I set for them. I am truly grateful to him and would recommend him with the utmost confidence in his skillset.
Dr Woo has been an excellent psychiatrist for me. He is sensitive, respectfully, intelligent, and experienced. I appreciate his tech savvy nature. He's very responsive via email, easy to book appointments with, and accepts credit cards for co-pays. Interestingly, I like the decor of his office, which helps when talking about sensitive subjects.
He was very attentive and easy to talk to. He listened intently and was empathetic. He understood my concerns and is working me with to resolve my issues. He is very approachable and welcoming.
He is Great. I was going through a terrible crisis/breakdown with a few trial and error he finally got me on the right medication and I feel great. He'll work with you till he finds the right solution. He is very patient and doesn"t make you feel rushed.
Dr. Woo was wonderful! I was seen right away, he took his time to get to know me and made me feel very comfortable! He asked good questions and was very warm and sympathetic! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Woo to anyone!!!!
Dr. Woo spent more than the allotted 45 mins to chat with us. He clearly cares and ask deep thoughtful questions. His key strength is his ability to actively listen. Overall highly recommended!
Exactly the kind of dr i needed to see. He actually thinks about the rx he writes as opposed to so many rx-mills where you walk in and they mumble "you ok?" And then hand you a script. Thats not healthcare. I'm excited and optimistic about my treatment after only 1 session. I want to get better, not just maintain misery forever. He's the doc to make that happen. Very happy.