Mani Vahidi, MD, MSHS

Dr. Mani Vahidi is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and is board-certified in adult psychiatry, with subspecialty training in addiction psychiatry. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a Master of Science in Health Systems at the Cedars-Sinai Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Vahidi completed his psychiatry residency at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He went on to complete his fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry through the UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program, specializing in addiction medicine and substance use disorders. Throughout his career, Dr. Vahidi has worked with patients facing a wide range of mental health conditions in diverse settings, including academic medical centers, private practice, and community-based programs.

Dr. Vahidi has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorders (SUDs), schizophrenia, and other thought disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vahidi draws on a strong background in clinical and medical research, having co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his research at national conferences. His work has been featured in leading medical journals such as the Journal of Addiction Medicine, Addiction, Substance Use & Misuse, and Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

Dr. Vahidi uses a holistic and collaborative approach, combining evidence-based medication management with various therapeutic techniques tailored to each individual’s needs.