Dr. Barbara Bartlik is a nationally recognized psychiatrist whose career spans over three decades of clinical excellence, research, and education. As a leader in integrative mental health, she brings a compassionate and holistic approach to supporting cancer patients through the emotional and physical challenges of their journey. Her expertise in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sexual health makes her a vital resource for individuals coping with the complex impact of cancer diagnosis and survivorship.
Board-certified in psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), integrative medicine (American Board of Integrative Medicine), and sexology (American Board of Sexology), Dr. Bartlik has dedicated her career to bridging traditional psychiatric care with functional medicine. She uses advanced diagnostic testing to identify underlying contributors to mental distress, including inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and environmental toxins. Her personalized treatment plans emphasize nutrition, lifestyle modification, mind-body therapies, and responsible use of medication—empowering patients to achieve resilience and renewed well-being.
As an editor of Integrative Sexual Health (Weil Integrative Medicine Library, 2018) and a contributing voice in media and academic circles, Dr. Bartlik advocates for restoring intimacy and sexual health—critical yet often overlooked aspects of cancer recovery. She has worked extensively with men, women, and couples navigating changes in relationships and self-identity after treatment.
Dr. Bartlik earned her M.D. with distinction in epidemiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and trained in psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. She worked alongside pioneering sex therapist Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan and studied neurology under the legendary Dr. Oliver Sacks. Her accolades include recognition as one of New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” and Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors.” She is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and serves on the Advisory Board of F.A.C.E.S. – Firefighters Against Cancers and Exposures (501c3).
Dr. Bartlik’s vision aligns with the mission of supporting cancer patients holistically addressing not only their physical health but also the emotional and relational dimensions of healing.