Saara Mohammed
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatrist
As a first-generation child of immigrant parents, I understand the cultural and academic pressures. I provide tools for long-term success.
Dr. Saara Mohammed uses an evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered approach and tailors her care to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Mohammed creates a safe and non-judgmental space to empower her patients with tools for long-term success. She believes that medication works best when combined with the appropriate therapy and collaborates closely with therapists and physicians to ensure optimal outcomes. Dr. Mohammed’s experience as a first-generation child of immigrant parents shapes her understanding of the cultural and academic pressures young adults face. Dr. Mohammed enjoys reading, film, exploring new restaurants, biking, tennis with friends, and spending time with her cat, Alfie.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Sleep Concerns
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Medication Management
Location
Mindpath College Health - La Jolla
Clinic
8950 Villa La Jolla DriveSuite C121La Jolla, CA 92037
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Cigna – California
- Health Net – California
- HMC Healthworks – California
- Humana – California
- Magellan – California
- Optum – California
- UCSC Student Insurance – California
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
MD
Medical Board of California
A 197935, California
Certificates
Psychiatry Residency
Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center
4 year residency program in adult and general psychiatry.
Education
Wayne State University School of Medicine
MD (Doctor of Medicine), 2020