Saara Mohammed, Psychiatrist

Saara Mohammed

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychiatrist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Asian (South)Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

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

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