Bibiana Susaimanickam, MD

Dr. Bibiana Susaimanickam is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Promoveo Psychiatry and Wellness, P.A., specializing in telepsychiatry and psychotherapy for patients in Florida and New York. She is Board Certified in both General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, bringing extensive expertise from her training and professional experience.

Dr. Susaimanickam’s medical education at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and residency at Maimonides Medical Center, where she was chief resident, laid a strong foundation for her patient care skills. Her fellowships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center further honed her abilities in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and the holistic management of complex psychiatric conditions, including those associated with cancer. Additionally, her roles at BronxCare Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine emphasize her commitment to innovative, compassionate, and comprehensive patient care. Dr Susaimanickam has worked in multiple clinical and academic setting, closely involved in leadership, training and teaching roles as well. She has won awards for being best teacher and mentor.

She is passionate about providing compassionate care for her patients. She has special interest in caring for adults and children, struggling with anxiety and mood issues, trauma, transition of life issues and complex medical issues. Dr Susaimanickam will take the time to get to know you as a person and provide evidence- based treatment plans for your mental health needs.

Seeking psychiatric help is a brave and empowering step towards improving your mental health and achieving a happier, more balanced life. So, let’s take this first step to move forward and get better.

Training and Expertise

Medical Education and Residency:
  • Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
  • Adult Psychiatry Residency Training: Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York. Also served as a Chief Resident for acute care services.
Fellowships:
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Consultation and Liaison Fellowship with focus on Adult and Pediatric Psycho-Oncology: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
  • Award: Jimmie Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Clinical Fellow.
Academic and Professional Roles:
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
  • Medical Director: BronxCare’s Outpatient Child Study Center
Additional Training
  • Psychoanalytic Training: New York University
  • Meaning Centered Psychotherapy: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT- for insomnia, Trauma Focused CBT and Mindfulness Training.
Membership
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Academy of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry