NPI: 1275808479
Dr. Mariana Schmajuk is a dual board-certified psychiatrist who earned her MD from Boston University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her General Psychiatry Residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. Following residency, she pursued advanced fellowship training in Psychosomatic Medicine (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry) at Columbia University’s NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Schmajuk’s experience spans both academic and hospital settings, including her work at Stanford Hospital across medical units, cancer centers, and emergency departments. These roles have deepened her expertise in caring for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs, shaping her integrated approach to treatment.
Dr. Mariana Schmajuk believes effective mental health care begins with listening to her patients. She brings a holistic approach that recognizes the interconnected biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to mental health disorders. Dr. Schmajuk's comprehensive assessments examine the interplay between physical and mental health, allowing her to develop personalized treatment plans. She has particular expertise in depression and anxiety, evaluating their severity, duration, and underlying factors to combine therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications tailored to each individual.
She specializes in treating patients with complex medical illnesses, collaborating closely with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care. While maintaining a supportive relationship, she provides clear, honest guidance when needed and believes in maintaining hope and perspective during difficult times. Dr. Schmajuk's goal is to empower patients to improve their overall well-being and live fulfilling lives, serving as both guide and supporter in each person's journey toward mental wellness.
She provides telehealth appointments to patients across California.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Clinical Instructor
2017-2017
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
2017 - Present
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Consultation - Liaison Psychiatry
2017
Internal Medicine
2016
2024
Boston University School of Medicine
2007 - 2012
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital & James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Hospital
Chief Resident - Psychiatry
2012 – 2016
Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital
2016 - 2017