BETHESDA, MD, January 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Azin Elizabeth Bekhrad, MD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Bekhrad, a distinguished child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, has dedicated more than 20 years to her profession, making significant contributions to the field of psychiatry. She is currently associated with Johns Hopkins Personalized Care, where she provides individualized and accessible treatment for patients across all age groups. Her work at this esteemed concierge clinic involves comprehensive evaluations, multimodal therapy, targeted pharmacological interventions when indicated, precision psychiatry, integrative and functional medicine, care coordination with providers, treatment teams and schools, as well as ongoing follow-up appointments for patients requiring long-term care. Appointments are easily accessible to patients, without long wait lists, and she values communication with her patients when needed in between sessions. Additionally, she works at The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital with a research interest in advancing the scientific understanding of psychedelics in clinical trials for their potential to treat depression and a variety of mental health disorders.

Dr. Bekhrad's career journey is marked by several notable roles. Since 2005, she has served as an instructor in various supervisory roles at Johns Hopkins Hospital. From 2020 to 2024, she was the owner of her private practice, Azin Elizabeth Bekhrad, MD PC in Chevy Chase, MD. Prior to that, she was a staff psychiatrist at The Ross Center in Washington, DC from 2007 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of medical director at the Episcopal Center for Children from 2009 to 2017.

Dr. Bekhrad's expertise spans a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, women's health issues, Autsim and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, POTS/Dysautonomia, and mental health challenges or existential distress associated with chronic medical illness. Her commitment to excellence in these areas has earned her membership in organizations, such as the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, the American Psychiatric Association, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and the Washington Psychiatric Society.

Her academic achievements have played a pivotal role in her success. Dr. Bekhrad completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005 and a residency in general adult psychiatry at the same institution in 2003. She completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University-The Feinberg School of Medicine in 2000 and Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1999. She graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a Bachelor of Science in physiology from Michigan State University in 1994.

Dr. Bekhrad's dedication to her field has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Castle Connelly Top Doctors Award in 2019 and America's Top Psychiatrist Award from 2018 to 2024. These accolades reflect her commitment to providing exceptional care and advancing the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Bekhrad attributes her success to a deep passion for her profession, as well as a compassionate, thoughtful and culturally competent style of building trusting, therapeutic relationships with her patients. She emphasizes the need to stay up to date with cutting edge, evidence-based treatments, but balances this with nuance, clinical intuition, and a practical approach to helping patients heal, find relief from symptoms and foster wellness.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bekhrad enjoys spending time with her family and children, hiking, practicing yoga and exercising. She also finds joy in reading and traveling. Looking ahead, she is dedicated to supporting the growth of the Johns Hopkins Personalized Care program by delivering advanced precision psychiatry tailored to the unique needs of patients within the community. She envisions an approach that balances evidence-based medicine and innovatitve approaches to treatment with integrative and holistic treatment strategies. She hopes to help the practice develop, thrive and grow with time.

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