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 psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai, where she served as Chief Resident, followed by a Consult-Liaison fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia from 2016 to 2017.
Following her fellowship, she worked at Stanford Hospital in various medical units, cancer centers, and emergency departments. Dr. Schmajuk continues her affiliation with Stanford. This specialized training and ongoing experience in treating patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions shaped her integrated approach to mental health care. Dr. Schmajuk is passionate about understanding the whole person, not just symptoms, and believes that effective treatment comes from listening carefully and recognizing the deep connections between physical and mental well-being.
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.
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