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Alex Strauss, MD

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Alex Strauss, MD

Board Certification and Training

Alex Strauss, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in both Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with additional training in sports psychiatry. Importantly, he brings a comprehensive background that combines medical expertise with a patient-centered approach.

Medical Education

Dr. Strauss received his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Following medical school, he pursued rigorous residency and fellowship training at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC), part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, consistently ranked as a top psychiatry hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Leadership and Academic Roles

During his time at WPIC, Dr. Strauss served as chief resident for education and as chair of the academic, administrative, and clinical educator track. Through these roles, he gained not only advanced clinical skills but also valuable leadership and teaching experience.

Clinical Expertise

Throughout his career, Dr. Strauss has received comprehensive training in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric illness across all age groups. In addition, he has developed expertise in the combined use of psychiatric medication and psychotherapeutic techniques, ensuring that each patient receives an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan.

Professional Roles

After his training, Dr. Strauss became a partner at Centra, P.C. in Marlton, New Jersey and later founded Eastern Psychiatric, LLC in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where he continues his commitment to providing compassionate, expert care. Furthermore, he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and as the Consulting Sports Psychiatrist for Temple University Athletics in Philadelphia.

Special Interests

In addition to general psychiatry, Dr. Strauss has a special interest in sports psychiatry, particularly the treatment of concussion, traumatic brain injury, and psychiatric illness in athletes. This area of expertise allows him to address not only mental health challenges but also the unique performance, resilience, and recovery needs of athletes.

Licensure

  • MD License New Jersey
  • MD License Pennsylvania


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Areas of Specialization


  • Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatry evaluation and treatment
  • Sports Psychiatry
  • Psychiatric medication evaluation and management
  • Concussion, traumatic brain injury and psychiatric Illness in athletes
  • Individual Therapy With and Without Medication Management
  • Second opinions and consultation
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (aka ADHD or ADD)
  • Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder)
  • Anxiety Disorder (GAD, Panic, OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Disruptive Behavior Disorders


For more information about me please visit alexstraussmd.com.

Faculty Appointments

  • Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 2014- current 

Professional Affiliations

  • Regional Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey
  • Member of the Executive Committee in the role of Treasurer
  • International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP)
  • Mentorship Chair
  • New Jersey Psychiatric Association
  • American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
  • Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  •     Assembly Delegate 2014-2015
  • American Psychiatric Association (APA)
  • Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association

Selected Honors

  • 2025 Volunteer Faculty Award - Rutgers Heath Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Dept of Psychiatry
  • Top Docs or Top Docs for Kids SJ Magazine: 2015-2024
  • Top Physicians South Jersey Magazine 2017, 2025
  • Chief Resident for Education and Chair of the Academic Administrative Clinical Educator Track at WPIC 2009-2010  

Selected Articles and Presentations (click here for the full CV)


  • Sports Psychiatry: The Impact of Mental Health on Athletes, Injury and Recovery - Grand Rounds Centra Michigan University Thursday January 2nd, 2025
  • Psychopharmacology Update - South Jersey Psychological Association Friday May 3rd, 2024
  • Traumatic Brain Injury: Psychiatric and Educational Diagnosis and Management. Presentation at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 62nd-70th Annual Meetings. Final presentation October 25th, 2023  
  • We Can See It Coming! Clinical Management of Violent Youth in the World of Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Presentation on October 25th, 2017 at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 64th Annual Meeting.
  • Concussion, Sports and Psychiatry Presentation on Wednesday October 22nd, 2014 at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 61stAnnual Meeting  
  • Treatment of the Psychiatric Component of a Concussion Presentation on June 7th, 2014 at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson Sports Medicine Symposium  
  • A Special Invited Article- Concussion, Sports and Psychiatry. Adolescent Psychiatry. 2013; 4 (3): 307-315  
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Neuropsychiatric Complications and Treatment Options Presentation on September 28th, 2013 at the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology (CAPP) Conference as a part of the Regional Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  
  • School Anxiety Disorders Presentation December 2nd, 2011 at Sequoia Alternative Program, Lenape Regional High School District  
  • Concussion, Sports and Psychiatry Grand Rounds April 2nd, 2010 Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Developed and presented on concussions, post concussive syndrome and the neuropsychiatric complications of mild traumatic brain injury
  • AADPRT Annual Meeting Poster Presentation March 11th -15th, 2009 Self assessed psychotherapy competence and interest in residency Strauss A., Travis M. and Friedman E.
  • Concussion Video Presentation October 30th, 2009 and February 5th, 2010 Allegheny Intermediate Unit a branch of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Developed and presented on concussions including second impact syndrome and post concussive syndromes
  • Published abstract Makoul G, Strauss A Building therapeutic relationships during patient visits. J Gen Intern Med. 2003; 18 (1): 275.