Dr. Ashraf Elshafei of Mind and Body Wellness Named a 2026 NY Top Doc
NY Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Ashraf Elshafei of Mind & Body Wellness Medical Center based on merit for 2026. Dr. El-Shafei is a triple board-certified physician in psychiatry, neurology, and addiction medicine whose work focuses on helping patients navigate complex mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and challenges related to overall wellness.
After completing his medical training in psychiatry at New York Medical College, Dr. El-Shafei continued to build his career in both clinical practice and medical education. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Director of Residency Training at New York Medical College, where he contributes to the education and development of future psychiatrists. In addition, he serves as Chief of the Addiction Medicine and Detoxification Unit at Metropolitan Hospital, where he works with patients facing substance use challenges and the often complex process of recovery.
Throughout his clinical work, Dr. El-Shafei has developed experience treating a wide range of conditions, including heroin addiction, nicotine dependence, eating disorders, and food addiction. His approach to addiction treatment includes options such as Suboxone therapy and smoking cessation support, with an emphasis on helping patients make meaningful, sustainable changes.
He also oversees a comprehensive Weight Loss Center that addresses the psychological and behavioral factors associated with weight management, including food addiction and disordered eating. By incorporating psychopharmacology, lifestyle changes, and dietary modifications, the center aims to address the underlying factors that can affect a patient’s health and well-being.
At Mind and Body Wellness, Dr. El-Shafei is part of a team dedicated to providing individualized mental health care in a supportive and professional environment. The center offers psychotherapy and psychopharmacology services for children, adolescents, adults, and families, with treatment options that include individual, family, and group counseling. Its care philosophy recognizes that wellness involves more than managing symptoms; it also means helping individuals develop resilience, improve daily functioning, and build healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Through a combination of clinical expertise, education, and personalized treatment planning, Dr. El-Shafei and the Mind and Body Wellness team strive to help patients work toward recovery, balance, and lasting improvements in quality of life.
To learn more about this NY Top Doc, please visit his website.
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