Advanced Psychiatric Associates in Hackensack
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  • Psychiatry

Advanced Psychiatric Associates

About Us

Our top-rated team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and advanced practice nurses who work collaboratively to care for our clients.

All of our providers are experienced in treating adults and have completed specialized training to work with specific age groups and conditions. This includes board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists who offer comprehensive assessments and treatment for all childhood disorders. Our geriatric psychiatrist and advanced practice nurses specialize in the care of elderly patients with dementia or Parkinson’s Disease. Our psychiatrists specializing in addiction can provide compassionate and discrete care including pharmacologic interventions for substance abuse disorders.

Our Doctor

Sergio Yero, MD, FAPA

Sergio Yero, MD, FAPA has led the team at Advanced Psychiatric Associates for the past ten years.

Dr. Yero earned his medical degree from Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara, Cuba and completed a residency in psychiatry at the Universidad de la Habana. After immigrating to the US, Dr. Yero completed his residency in Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He went on to complete his Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Dr. Yero served as the Medical Director of the Department of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center from 2008 to 2012. He continues to teach a yearly course for internists called “Updates in Psychiatry” as well as teaching and supervising psychiatry residents at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Yero received an honorary designation as a Fellow of American Psychiatric Association and was also named as a “Top Doc” by New Jersey Magazine.

Currently, Dr. Yero is enrolled in the four-year psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute.

Dr. Yero is Board Certified in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. His areas of expertise are psychopharmacology, addiction psychiatry, refractory psychiatric illnesses, personality and mood disorders.

Education & Training
  • Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Villa Clara
  • Universidad de la Habana
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Yale University School of Medicine
  • William Alanson White Institute
  • Board Certifications
  • General Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Honors and Awards
  • “Top Doc” by New Jersey Magazine
  • NJ Top Docs
  • Teaching Appointments
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Professional Memberships
  • Fellow of American Psychiatric Association
  • Our Services

    Our interdisciplinary team at Advanced Psychiatric Associates provides comprehensive, integrated, and personalized psychiatric care and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Our team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and advanced practice nurses who work collaboratively to care for our clients.

    All of our providers are experienced in treating adults. Additionally, our providers have completed specialized training to work with specific age groups and conditions. This includes board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists who offer comprehensive assessments and treatment for all childhood disorders. Our geriatric psychiatrist and advanced practice nurses specialize in the care of elderly patients with dementia or Parkinson’s Disease. Our psychiatrists specializing in addiction can provide compassionate and discrete care including pharmacologic interventions for substance abuse disorders.

    • Psychiatric Evaluations
    • Psychopharmacology Services
    • School Evaluations
    • Spravato Treatment
    • Treatment Induction and Maintenance
    • Second Opinion Consultations
    • Telepsychiatry
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
    • Clearance for Surgical Procedures
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Couples and Family Therapy
    • Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders
    • Parenting Guidance and Consultation
    • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
    • Supportive Psychotherapy
    Our Office
    Phone: (201) 487-1240
    Fax: (201) 487-1241
    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed

    I feel like a whole new person compared to the last year and I have the amazing Dr Yero to thank for that. He has been so very supportive and every part caring, and without him I don’t know if I’d be in the position I am now. I have learned so much about myself and feel far more in control of myself and my life.

    Alvaro H.

    I was referred to Dr Yero for a second opinion. I had been diagnosed and under treatment for over two years with minimum improvement. My condition was not a rare one, but apparently it is commonly misdiagnosed. It took Dr Yero just one consultation to properly diagnose me and prescribe the treatment that has literally changed my life. I have no words to describe how thankful I am of being his patient. Thank you Dr Yero!

    Jacqueline B.

    Dr Yero is the best psychiatrist, I know what I’m saying, I was in a very dark place and with him I could be me again, many years ago and it’s still the best, thank you doctor

    Martha

    I’ve been seeing Dr. Yero for the past two years for lots of different issues that I had to work on. And two years later my quality of life has changed for the better tremendously. Never before had I ever looked forward to see a doctor, but with Dr. Yero, I can’t wait until my appointment. Truly, he is one of the best Doctor and a human being that cares about you. He is truly the “BEST” I hope to continue to work with him for as long as I can.

    Belini K.