Katharine Phillips, MD

Board Certified
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

Professor of Psychiatry, DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar, and Residency Research Director
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY

Attending Psychiatrist
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Katharine A. Phillips, MD is an internationally renowned expert in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and related conditions, including olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With more than three decades of experience, her groundbreaking research has fundamentally advanced the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of BDD.

Dr. Phillips is a distinguished physician-scientist and educator who has authored more than 350 scientific publications and 11 books and has delivered hundreds of professional presentations worldwide. Her work has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including honors from the American Psychiatric Association and the International OCD Foundation. Through her research, clinical expertise, and public education efforts, Dr. Phillips has played a central role in shaping the field and improving care for individuals affected by body image–related psychiatric disorders.