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Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Washington, DC.
Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Washington, DC. They currently practice at GW Psychiatry - Downtown and are affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital. At present, Dr. Afkhami received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Afkhami is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 GW Psychiatry - Downtown
    2120 L St NW Ste 600, Washington, DC 20037
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Apr 25, 2020
Attentive and disciplined. He reminds you of topics and issues that should and need to be discussed and addressed in your daily life and your goals.
Benjamin Andres Garcia — Apr 25, 2020
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Care Philosophy
  • Amir A Afkhami, MD, Ph.D. currently serves as the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Director of Medical Student Education of the GW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He is also Interim Medical Director of the George Washington University Hospital's psychiatric services. Dr Afkhami is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and an internationally recognized expert in psychiatry, medical education, and public health policy. He is a sought-after subject matter expert and advised a number of U.S. federal agencies and Congress on major legislations and government-funded domestic and international programs in mental health.
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  • Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Washington, DC. He specializes in Psychiatry.
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Psychiatry
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Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amir Afkhami, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC