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Joseph Elfar, MD

Psychiatrist

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Dr. Elfar is a graduate of Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School

He is passionate about combining common sense and evidence-based approaches to educate, empower and treat the root causes of illness. 

Dr. Elfar believes in the importance of addressing every client as a person first and creating an environment of openness, safety, honesty, and healing with the clients he treats.

Services offered

  • Psychiatric evaluations and treatment planning for college-age and older adults
  • Medication management for college-age and older adults
  • Psychoeducation for families and individuals 
  • Collaboration with outside providers and treatment team meetings

Specialties

  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders including depression
  • Personality Disorders

Personal Interests

Travel, exercise, philosophy, and stand-up comedy

Education & Experience

  • Rutgers – Newark, BA in Philosophy graduating with Highest Honors
  • Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, MD

To contact Dr. Joseph Elfar, please email newpatient@medpsychnj.com.