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Kambiz Moheb

Kambiz Moheb

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Psychiatrist and recent U.S. permanent resident (LPR) with over ten years of psychiatric clinical experience in government hospitals, private hospitals, and private practice in Turkey, combined with a multicultural background from Afghanistan. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans for a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including psychotic disorders, affective disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, PTSD, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders (including substance-induced psychosis), and ADHD in both adults and adolescents.

Completed medical education at the Turkish Military Medical Academy and psychiatry residency at Ege University, and Kocaeli University in Turkey, gaining exposure to diverse clinical settings and training under renowned psychiatrists. Experienced in consultation-liaison psychiatry, bariatric/diabetes surgery evaluations, and international patient care. Proficient in pharmacological treatments and psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and tDCS augmentation strategies.

Fluent in English, Turkish, and Persian/Dari, with extensive experience treating patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Recognized for strong communication skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and a results-oriented approach that creates a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatry Specialist

Kambiz Moheb Online Therapy Clinic
08.2025 - Current

Continued counseling and psychiatric evaluation of former patients through online consultations, ensuring continuity of care and long-term follow-up in Turkish, Farsi and English.

Psychiatry Specialist

Private Metropol Hospital
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Sole psychiatry specialist responsible for outpatient and inpatient consultations, treating a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for bariatric and diabetic surgery candidates, including international patients traveling to Turkey for medical procedures.
  • Assessed and managed pre- and post-surgical psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, body image disturbance, and eating disorders.
  • Collaborated closely with surgeons, endocrinologists, and dietitians in a multidisciplinary care team to optimize surgical outcomes.
  • Provided culturally sensitive care for patients from diverse backgrounds, integrating psychosocial and medical considerations.

Psychiatrist

Kambiz Moheb Psychiatry Clinic
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Conduct in-depth evaluations and diagnoses for patients with a range of mental health disorders.
  • Provide individual, couple, and family therapy, ensuring that all aspects of patients' mental health needs are thoroughly addressed.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
  • Lead and manage weekly clinical meetings to review patient progress and assess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
  • Offer consultancy and a variety of treatment options for psychotic, affective, personality, anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive disorders, as well as addictions (alcohol, substance, gambling, internet), including individual psychotherapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), couple and family therapy, and sexual disorders therapy.
  • Lead and manage the clinic's staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care.
  • I am using tDCS as augmentation treatment with some of mental disorders.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders.

Psychiatrist

Turgutlu Government Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Conduct initial assessments of patients presenting with various mental health conditions, evaluating 30-40 patients daily.
  • Offer diagnoses and develop personalized care plans for both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists and social workers, to establish the most effective treatment plans.
  • Oversee a community mental health center with 450 registered patients. Prescribe medications and continuously monitor patients' responses, adjusting dosages as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

Psychiatry Residency Trainee

Kocaeli University Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • I fulfilled all the responsibilities of a psychiatry residency trainee during my training period. I had the privilege of working closely with distinguished professionals, including Prof. Dr. Mustafa YILDIZ, Prof. Dr. Aslıhan POLAT, Prof. Dr. Cem CERİT, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif TATLIDİL. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Cem CERİT, I completed my specialization thesis on 'The Executive Functions and Quality of Life of Parents with ADHD Children.'

Psychiatry Residency Trainee

Ege University Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • As a psychiatry trainee, I worked with inpatients suffering from major psychiatric disorders. I gained experience in treating alcohol and substance abuse patients under the direction of Prof. Dr. Hakan COŞKUNOL and Prof. Dr. Ayşe Ender ALTINTOPRAK. I also worked in the affective disorders department with inpatients under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Şebnem PARILDAR and Prof. Dr. Simavi VAHİP. Additionally, I worked with female and male inpatients separately under the direction of Prof. Dr. Ali Saffet GÖNÜL and Prof. Dr. Baybars VEZNEDAROĞLU.

General Physician

Saydam Medical Center Kuşadası
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • I worked as a general practitioner and an emergency department doctor.

Medical Advisor and Site Doctor

Afghanistan National Army and US AFCEC Projects
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Served as Medical Advisor and Site Physician for Yarash Construction Company at the Afghanistan National Army Academy project in Kabul, overseeing the health, safety, and medical needs of construction workers and providing on-site clinical care and preventive health guidance.

General Physician

Sardar Mohammad Dad Khan Military Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2013
  • Served as a General Practitioner and Emergency Department physician at a military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, where I provided comprehensive acute and primary care. Developed strong clinical judgment and crisis-management skills by treating a wide range of urgent and complex medical cases in a high-pressure environment.

Education

Master of Science - Couple and Family Therapy

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakf University
05.2023

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Kognitif ve Davranış Terapileri Derneği
12.2023

mhGAP, WHO regional Office For Europe

Turkish Ministry of Health
06.2021

Community Mental Health Education

Turkish Ministry of Health
02.2021

Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy

Bilişsel Davranış Psikoterapileri Derneği
11.2020

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Expert problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation management

Languages

Turkish
Persian
English

Publications

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHOM HAVE ADHD DIAGNOSIS specialization Thesis KAMBIZ MOHEB | 2020 https://tez.yok.gov.tr/UlusalTezMerkezi/tezSorguSonucYeni.jsp

Training

  • ECNP, Barcelona | 7 October 2023 - 10 October 2023
  • European Psychiatry Association, Hungary | 6 April 2024 - 9 April 2024
  • ECNP, Milan | 20 September 2024 - 24 September 2024
  • The European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry, Vienna | September 2024 - October 2024
  • Treating Couples: Surmounting Challenges - October 2024

Timeline

Psychiatry Specialist

Kambiz Moheb Online Therapy Clinic
08.2025 - Current

Psychiatry Specialist

Private Metropol Hospital
01.2025 - 09.2025

Psychiatrist

Kambiz Moheb Psychiatry Clinic
09.2022 - 10.2024

Psychiatrist

Turgutlu Government Hospital
11.2020 - 08.2022

Psychiatry Residency Trainee

Kocaeli University Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2020

Psychiatry Residency Trainee

Ege University Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2016

General Physician

Saydam Medical Center Kuşadası
09.2013 - 09.2014

Medical Advisor and Site Doctor

Afghanistan National Army and US AFCEC Projects
01.2011 - 09.2013

General Physician

Sardar Mohammad Dad Khan Military Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2013

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Kognitif ve Davranış Terapileri Derneği

mhGAP, WHO regional Office For Europe

Turkish Ministry of Health

Community Mental Health Education

Turkish Ministry of Health

Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy

Bilişsel Davranış Psikoterapileri Derneği

Master of Science - Couple and Family Therapy

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakf University