Research & Publications

ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY (ECT) STUDY (2006–2007) Conducted a study on outcomes and patient attitudes toward ECT, focusing on variables affecting treatment efficacy and patient perceptions prior to therapy initiation.

GENDER IDENTITY DOCUMENTARY Co-authored and produced a documentary exploring cross-sectional case studies of individuals diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder, aiming to shed light on their experiences and challenges.

RESEARCH COORDINATOR — BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER (2002–2003) Worked on various projects, including studies on substance abuse and the neuropsychological aspects of addictive behaviors. Coordinated clinical drug trials, including studies on antipsychotic medications such as risperidone, ziprasidone, olanzapine, and paroxetine.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, February 2009. Co-authored with Michael Serby, David M. Roane, Melinda S. Lantz, Adam J. Cohen, and Theresa E. Perlis.

About

Dr. Turok is the founder and lead psychiatrist of Manhattan Integrative Psychiatry. Board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, she combines clinical rigor with genuine warmth in every patient relationship

Education

1996 Medical Doctor Degree Nizhniy Novgorod State Medical Academy, Russia

2003 U.S. Medical Licensure United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

2003–2007 Psychiatry Residency Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City Co-designed one of the hospital's first outpatient programs for co-occurring psychiatric and addiction disorders

2007–2008 Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City

2014 Board Certification American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical Practice & Leadership

2002–2003 Research Coordinator Beth Israel Medical Center Coordinated clinical drug trials and studies on substance use, neuropsychology of addiction, and antipsychotic medications.

2003–2007 Psychiatry Residency Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City Emerged as a leader in dual diagnosis treatment, co-designing one of the hospital's first outpatient programs for co-occurring psychiatric and addiction disorders.

2007–2008 Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Beth Israel Medical Center Honed advanced methodologies for integrated care of substance use complexities.

2011–2020 CPEP Attending Psychiatrist Mount Sinai St. Luke's & Mount Sinai West Led high-stakes psychiatric emergency care, mentored residents and medical students, and coordinated interdisciplinary teams to deliver precision triage and treatment.

2012–2013 Psychiatric Emergency Room Attending Maimonides Medical Center Solidified reputation for calm, decisive leadership in crisis settings.

2020–Present Founder & Lead Psychiatrist Manhattan Integrative Psychiatry Building a practice that combines clinical rigor with the warmth and personalization of a true integrative approach.

Approach

She begins with a thorough evaluation of your full psychiatric, medical, and personal history. Medication is always discussed collaboratively — you will always understand what you are taking and why.