Meet Dr. Hande Omur, a compassionate and board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry). Her professional journey reflects a dedication to addressing psychiatric challenges within the context of medical illnesses, alongside a focus on ADHD, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Omur's journey began with earning her medical degree from Hacettepe University, recognized as Turkey's top-ranked university, in 2007. Following her education, she served as a family physician and emergency room physician in rural areas of Turkey, catering to underserved populations. During this time, her calling for psychiatry became evident, leading her to complete her residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, in 2015, followed by a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell NYP in Manhattan, NY in 2016.Driven by a passion for teaching, from 2016 to 2019, Dr. Omur assumed the role of a Consultation-Liaison attending at Westchester Medical Center (WMC), NY. She also held the position of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at New York Medical College. Her commitment to education extended to working closely with medical students, residents, and fellows from Psychiatry, Neurology, and Internal Medicine.In 2019, Dr. Omur took a significant step by establishing her private practice in Westchester, NY, realizing her dream of offering long-term psychotherapy, involving EMDR, to patients in NY, NJ, and CT. Despite the challenges posed by the onset of COVID, she seamlessly transitioned to working from home and discovered immense satisfaction in this approach.
Since March 2023, Dr. Omur has been contributing her expertise to Northwell Health Hospitals, providing psychiatric consultation to medically ill patients. She is thrilled to take on the Consultation-Liaison attending role at Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health System, where she is excited to further enhance patient care and contribute positively to the field of psychiatry. Dr. Omur is not just a seasoned professional, but a caring individual dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the well-being of her patients and the broader community.
My interests are: Psychiatric challenges in context of medical illnesses, Longterm psychotherapy, particularly EMDR and Ego State Therapy, ADHD, PTSD, depression and anxiety
