Meet the Senior Psychiatrists of the Wilkins Center
Dr. Wendy Harris
Wendy Harris, MD is the Associate Director of the Wilkins Center. Dr. Harris is a Psychiatrist and Eating Disorders Specialist with expertise in a variety of treatment methods, including medication, cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. She has extensive experience in treating adolescents and adults. Dr. Harris believes in personalized treatment and conducts evaluations, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology.
Dr. Harris is the former Unit Chief at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She headed the staff and provided care for their world-famous 20-bed inpatient unit for people with severe eating disorders. Working day-to-day in such an intense environment helped her shape her philosophy toward treatment—a holistic approach that dovetails with the Wilkins Center method of tailoring treatment to individuals.