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Sidney Hankerson, MD, MBA
Psychiatry
About Me
Dr. Hankerson is Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Community Engagement in the Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is also Director of Mental Health Equity Research in the Institute for Health Equity Research at Mount Sinai. His research focuses on reducing racial/ethnic disparities in mental health treatment. He is a nationally recognized expert at faith-based mental health services research.
The National Academy of Medicine named Dr. Hankerson as an Emerging Leader in Health & Medicine. Dr. Hankerson has presented at the White House, United Nations, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Gracie Mansion (NYC Mayor’s Office).
Language
English
Position
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Psychiatry, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Population Health Science and Policy
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Behavioral Health
- Mental Health Services
Education
MD, hmcma
Residency, Other, Not Listed
Emory University School of Medicine
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- NY Medicaid
- United Health Care - Top Tier
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Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page, and can also be obtained by contacting this provider directly. Because physicians insurance participation can change, the insurance information on this page may not always be up-to-date. Please contact this physician directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Community Health workers United to Reduce Colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease among people at Higher risk (CHURCH): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Olajide Williams, Tina Ting, Lisa Matthews, Gladys Block, Torin Block, Jeanne Teresi, Joseph Eimicke, Jian Kong, Stephanie Silver, Joseph Ravenell, Janhavi Mallaiah, Soujanya Jammalamadaka, Laura Maudene Nelson, Wahida Karmally, Sidney Hankerson. Trials
- Is It Time to Rethink Psychiatry Residency Training? Meeting the Needs of a Multicultural Population. Ulrick Vieux, Maya P. Strange, Theadia Carey, Ana Ozdoba, Sidney Hankerson, Iverson Bell. Academic Psychiatry
- Interventions Targeting Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in United States Black Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review. Bernadine Y. Waller, Seung Ju Lee, Naomi C. Legros, Bernadette K. Ombayo, Jennifer J. Mootz, M. Claire Green, Sidney H. Hankerson, Shameika N. Williams, Janet E. Williams, Milton L. Wainberg. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Hankerson during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- CVS Health
- New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.