About

Dr. Ahmed Makhlouf is a board-certified psychiatrist with a focus on complex mental health disorders. He is an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a Medical Director at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. His work integrates cutting-edge neuroimaging and brain stimulation research with clinical practice, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available. Dr. Makhlouf also provides consultations and second opinions on challenging psychiatric cases, helping to navigate intricate diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Dr. Makhlouf earned his medical degree with honors from Ain Shams University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency and postdoctoral training at renowned institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School, where he specialized in the intersection of psychiatric neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation. Dr. Makhlouf's dedication to psychiatric research has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Dupont-Warren Fellowship Award from Harvard Medical School and the New Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

Dr. Makhlouf is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychiatrists. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program. His commitment to education extends to supervising and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in various clinical settings.

In his private practice, Dr. Makhlouf offers personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care, utilizing a blend of therapies and medications tailored to each individual's needs. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve their mental health goals and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Makhlouf is licensed in both Massachusetts (in-person and virtual appointments) and California (virtual appointments only).