Biography
Dr. Brian Buggie graduated from the University of New Mexico summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biological anthropology & then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, a member of the Mount Sinai Health System.
In addition to his private clinical practice, Dr. Buggie works as an attending physician in several psychiatric emergency rooms with admitting privileges at Mount Sinai West & Morningside Hospitals. Dr. Buggie also worked in a Harlem homeless shelter & various Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams.
In his spare time, Dr. Buggie enjoys jogging along the Hudson River, gardening tomatoes & basil as well as playing with beagles. In the summer, he spends weekends in Rockaway Beach, Queens playing tennis, biking & surfing. Most recently, he applied to NASA on a whim but for the Astronaut Candidate Program for future missions to the Moon & Mars but was not selected in December 2021.
Professional Education & Training
Board-certified Psychiatrist:
Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Doctor of Medicine (MD):
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Anthropology
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Professional Memberships