Dr. Nima Fahimian, MD

Nima Fahimian, MD brings over two decades of dedicated expertise in psychiatry and integrative medicine. With a head for research and a heart for clinical care, Dr. Fahimian ensures patients are provided with compassionate, individualized care, and treated with the most effective, advanced, and safest treatments available. His holistic approach and deep empathy make him a trusted, respected figure in the field of mental health.

Dr. Fahimian’s professional journey is marked by his commitment to personalized and holistic mental health care. Board-certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Integrative & Holistic Medicine, he has held significant academic roles, including Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UC Irvine and UC Riverside. His clinical leadership is evidenced by his previous roles as Medical Director at Cedars-Sinai and Chief Psychiatrist at various VA medical centers, where he pioneered innovative treatment programs for veterans.

A graduate of UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, Dr. Fahimian has a robust academic background, including dual bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Biochemistry. His comprehensive training continued with a Psychiatry Residency at UCLA’s Semel Institute, where he also served as Chief Resident in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry.

At Stella, Dr. Fahimian leverages his extensive experience to ensure his team provides interventional treatment options such as TMS, Spravato, ketamine-assisted therapy, and more. His dedication to advancing mental health care is also reflected in his ongoing research, teaching, and numerous accolades for excellence in medical education.