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Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD

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(Jonathan Avery, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Addiction Psychiatry and General Practice

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: relationship issues, family issues, anxiety disorders, and more.

525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-3738

Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in addiction psychiatry and general practice. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Weill Cornell Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Office Locations

525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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Family Issues

The famed writer Leo Tolstoy once wrote, "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Family issues are problems that occur amongst members of an immediate, extended, or adopted family. Many forms of family issues exist and can vary in intensity and in duration. Nearly every family will experience a negative family issue at some point.

Each family member can be affected by an issue in an individual and unique way, typically depending on age, maturity, and involvement. This means that family issues are often inequitable, with one or more family members bearing a disproportionate weight of the problem. A frequent example is parental divorce. While both parents may appreciate the immediate relief, divorce can rapidly threaten a developing child's sense of stability and self-confidence. Similarly, a mother who is subject to domestic abuse may conceal the issue in order to shield her children from her distress. In some cases, family issues are generational; a father may cause residual guilt or disagreements from his childhood to carry forward to his own son. While each family's experience is unique, common family issues can include:

Financial disputes
Divorce and separation
Abuse and violence
Narcissistic caretaker(s)
Death
Infidelity and relationship issues
Sibling rivalry
Religious and cultural conflicts
Lifestyle disagreements
Severe physical illness
Mental health issues
Neglect
Retirement and older adulthood
Unsafe or unstable household environment

Some family issues are inevitable – such as retirement and minor lifestyle disagreements – while others can be unexpected and dramatic. Unsafe household environments, abuse, and neglect can lead to severe trauma and intervention by social services or law enforcement.

Most common family issues can be addressed through therapy with one or more family members. Family therapy involves sessions led by a licensed mental health therapist. These sessions often include family discussion, resolution strategies, and other activities to promote family harmony. Another form of treatment for family issues is couples counseling, in which a couples counselor can help spouses communicate and employ problem-solving techniques to improve the strength of their relationship. For children, specialized child therapy can help children and adolescents manage and overcome family issues with age-appropriate methods.

Some people find individual therapy or counseling beneficial in resolving family issues, especially for those who are unable to attend family therapy with other family members. Therapists may encourage the creation of family boundaries. At an extreme, therapy may cause an adult to come to the conclusion that communication with a narcissistic parent must stop in order to preserve mental health and wellbeing.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Jonathan Avery, vice chair of addiction psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, confirmed that nitazenes can be hundreds of times stronger than morphine and up to 10...”—"Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn", Fox News, August 2025

“"If we ignore [social media] or claim it is all bad, I think it does a disservice to people who are struggling who can connect meaningfully in that way," said Dr. Jonathan Avery, vice chair of...”—"A Bushwick woman s recovery from drug addiction starts on TikTok", Gothamist, July 2025

“On a Tuesday morning last month, Dr. Jonathan Avery welcomed me into his office for a demonstration of how to use naloxone (better known by its brand name, Narcan) to reverse an opioid overdose.”—"Opinion | The Drug That Saves Lives Even if It's Never Used (Published 2023)", New York Times, May 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2014

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	462
inpatient care	462

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	329
inpatient care	329

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	61
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	259
inpatient care	259

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	35
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	59
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	261
inpatient care	261

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	62
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	174
inpatient care	174

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	68
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	53
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated as an addiction psychiatrist in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	218
inpatient care	218

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	9
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	33

Education & Training

Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2009. He is certified by the Board Certification: psychiatry and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: psychiatry

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Weill Cornell Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna - NYP, Medicare, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, EPO/POS, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Aetna-NYP and Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jonathan D. Avery, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna - NYP

Medicare

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan

EPO/POS

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

Aetna-NYP

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan

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Biography

Dr. Jonathan Avery is a New York, NY physician who specializes in general practice and psychiatry. He has indicated that his clinical interests include mood disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. He is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. Dr. Avery studied medicine at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Avery has received professional recognition including the following: Super Doctors New York Rising Stars Award; New York Rising Stars; and Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Fellow. He is professionally affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.