Amir Mohammadzadeh, MD

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Amir Mohammadzadeh, MD, is a multilingual psychiatrist who believes that in today’s digital age of overwhelming abundance, people are more susceptible to mental health disorders than ever before. He finds it imperative to treat them in the most comprehensive and effective manner possible.

Inspired by his cardiothoracic surgeon father, Dr. Mohammadzadeh started his medical career as a surgery resident at UCLA. While he found the acute, procedural nature of surgery to be thrilling, he soon realized that he felt more fulfilled by the meaningful patient-doctor relationships he experienced in psychiatry, which was his favorite rotation in medical school. In what proved to be the best decision he ever made, Dr. Mohammadzadeh thus reapplied and matched into a psychiatry residency at Vanderbilt. It is there he learned that the opportunity to hear each patient’s story and to be their greatest advocate on their journey toward self-fulfillment is a privilege that he does not take for granted. In his estimation, no aspect of health affects a person’s day-to-day living quite as much as mental health does, and playing a part in improving such an important facet of someone’s life, whether through medications, interventional techniques, or just by being there for them, is incredibly rewarding for him.

While Dr. Mohammadzadeh regularly utilizes traditional pharmacotherapy, he is particularly drawn to the innovative treatments that are offered at Mindful Health Solutions, such as TMS and esketamine, because they approach old problems in promising new ways. He also has a keen interest in emerging treatment modalities, such as psychedelics, and is a firm believer in the power of meditation, exercise, and other lifestyle interventions in improving both physical and mental health. Dr. Mohammadzadeh is committed to lifelong learning and finding the best path forward for his patients – with the important recognition that one size does not fit all.

Dr. Mohammadzadeh enjoys connecting with patients from all walks of life, however, he especially enjoys working with young adults, professionals, creatives, and anyone who believes they are not reaching their full potential due to mental health issues. As a young adult professional himself, Dr. Mohammadzadeh finds he can relate deeply to these patients – on both a professional and personal level. The word doctor comes from the Latin term for “teacher,” and Dr. Mohammadzadeh finds it immensely gratifying to teach patients about their condition, and as a result, empower them to live their best life. While withholding standard professionalism, Dr. Mohammadzadeh prides himself on humbly working with patients as if he were a knowledgeable friend or life coach. He combines his medical expertise with his innately warm, welcoming, and personable nature. While he takes his profession and the issues of his patients extremely seriously, he notes, he is ultimately a laid-back SoCal native who is easy to talk to. He says, “Whether through highs or lows, I’m there for my patients all the way with empathy and encouragement, and can discuss complex issues in a tangible, personally relevant manner.”

Dr. Mohammadzadeh would like to encourage potential patients to remember that you never have to go through mental health struggles alone. He says, “Although you may be reaching out during a time of crisis when things appear bleak, it is important to always keep hope, as things can and do get better.” While some may find this old proverb a bit cliché, Dr. Mohammadzadeh firmly believes it to be true – “It’s always darkest before the dawn” and he hopes to help each of his patients find their dawn.