Ryan S. Sultan, MD | Source | Research and Medical Director at Integrative Psych
Ryan S. Sultan, MD
Ryan Sultan MD is an internationally recognized, double board-certified psychiatrist trained at Columbia, Cornell, and Emory. As the Research & Medical Director at Integrative Psych of Manhattan, Dr. Sultan and Integrative Psych experts provide individualized evaluation and ongoing treatment for adults, youths, and families. He treats patients of all ages, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and ketamine-based treatments.
In addition, Ryan Sultan MD is also an Assistant Professor and NIH-funded scientist of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute. His research focuses on leveraging electronic databases and epidemiological methods to improve evidence-based treatments for common psychiatric disorders.
As a professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, Dr. Sultan combines his psychoanalytic background with a holistic, integrative approach, incorporating mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and evidence-based Eastern medicine into his care.
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Integrative Psych (https://www.integrative-psych.org)
Research and Medical Director
started Jul 2014 -
Columbia University
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry
started Jul 2014 -
Ryan Sultan
Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist
started Nov 2011
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Your Weed Habit May Be Messing With Your Sperm
A growing body of evidence now shows that cannabis is destructive to male fertility.
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No ID? No problem. Undercover camera reveals ease of buying cannabis in NYC
Though parents might assume cannabis shops operate like liquor stores, using routine ID checks to block underage purchases, that’s not what a study found in New York City’s patchwork of unlicensed pot shops.
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People often overestimate their resilience following failure, research suggests
Exaggerating the likelihood of success after failure may make us less willing to help others who are struggling.
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White Noise: The Key to Restorative Sleep
Dr. Sultan explains, "White noise blends all audible frequencies into a consistent hum, masking disruptive sounds like alarms or doors slamming." This helps the brain revert to a natural "sleep mode," promoting faster sleep onset and deeper rest. He advises using quality white noise machines to recreate soothing natural environments, especially in noisy urban settings. -
Exploring Brainspotting: A New Frontier in Trauma Therapy
Dr. Sultan explains that Brainspotting (BSP) "targets trauma by focusing on a specific visual point," accessing subcortical brain areas. Unlike EMDR, BSP allows internal processing without verbalization. Effective for PTSD and anxiety, BSP may suit those overwhelmed by talk therapy. However, BSP's empirical support is limited, and it may evoke strong emotions. Consulting a trained trauma therapist is advised. -
Creatine Enhances Cognitive Function in Sleep-Deprived Individuals
Dr. Sultan highlights a study where creatine "significantly improved cognitive performance" during sleep deprivation. A single high dose enhanced processing speed by boosting ATP, essential for neuronal function. While results are promising, more research is needed before clinical use.
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In this current study, we were interested in a new and deeper look at the use of antipsychotic medications in youth with ADHD. Previous work has shown the increasing use of antipsychotics in the treatment of children with mental disorders and that ADHD was the most commonly associated diagnosis.
