CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSSteven J. Novak, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-3161Fax: (585) 273-1093A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box PSYCHRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Part-Time) - Department of Psychiatry , Addiction Psychiatry (SMD) Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingsInternal Medicine, PsychiatryBiographyProfessional BackgroundSteve Novak is a family physician who is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Rochester in the departments of both Family Medicine and Psychiatry. He completed his family medicine residency and a two-year fellowship in family systems medicine at the University of Rochester. He then served as Medical Director at the John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center from 1991 until 2004, providing inpatient addiction treatment. And since 2004, he has been the Associate Medical Director at Strong Recovery, providing outpatient chemical dependency treatment. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Preventative Medicine in Addiction Medicine.CredentialsSpecialtiesEducation1988MD | University of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency09/01/1991 - 06/30/1993Fellowship in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center09/01/1989 - 06/30/1991Residency in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center09/01/1988 - 06/30/1989Internship in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2019Mary Lou Meyers Award for Outstanding Medical Student TeachingSponsor: Dept of Psychiatry, URMCLocation: Rochester, NY2013Charlotte C. Hegedus Community Excellence AwardSponsor: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug DependenceLocation: Rochester, NY2009Highland Family Medicine Community Teaching AwardSponsor: Dept of Family Medicine, URMCLocation: Rochester, NY1991Family Medicine Staff Appreciation AwardSponsor: Dept of Family Medicine, URMCLocation: Rochester, NY1988Sheehan-Cheke Award for Excellence in the Development of the Doctor-Patient RelationshipSponsor: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterLocation: Pittsburgh, PA1988Florence Marcus Prize for Excellence in Family PracticeSponsor: University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterLocation: Pittsburgh, PA1983Phi Beta KappaSponsor: Cornell UniversityLocation: Ithaca, NY1983BA With Distinction In All SubjectsSponsor: Cornell UniversityLocation: Ithaca, NYVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2003Sharp, J, Schwartz, S, Nightingale, T, Novak, S. "Targeting Nicotine Dependence in a Substance Abuse Program". NIDA Science & Practice Perspectives. 2003; 2(1): 33-42.1992Botelho, RJ, Shields, CG, Novak, SJ. "Using the Kveback Board for Brief Systems Consultations: A Teaching Technique for Preceptor-Resident Encounters". Family Systems Medicine. 1992; 10(1): 91-97.Books & Chapters1993 Chapter Title: "Dealing with Substance Misuse, Abuse and Dependency" Book Title: Primary Care Author List: Botelho, RJ, Novak, SJ Edited By: Saunders WB Published By: WB Saunders Company 1993 in PhiladelphiaVIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Steven J. Novak, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Steven J. Novak, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.