about Rohul Amin M.D.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohul-amin-md/ 

Distinguished Faculty, American Psychiatric Association 

Faculty, American College of Physicians

Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry

Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine

Uniformed Services University of Health Science, Bethesda, MD

Welcome to my practice! I’m Dr. Rohul Amin, a psychiatrist and internist with a passion for holistic and comprehensive care. I am the owner of HolistiCare, LLC, where I focus on psychiatric and metabolic care, including medical weight management. 

My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, followed by my Doctor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. I completed my internship and residency in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine at the National Capital Consortium, also in Bethesda.

With over a decade of experience in psychiatric and metabolic care, I have had the privilege of working in various roles, including academic positions as an Associate Professor in both psychiatry and medicine at the Uniformed Services University. My military background in the Marines and the Army has enriched my practice, allowing me to serve as a trusted consultant and leader in the mental health field.

I am board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. My research interests include post-traumatic stress symptoms, suicide prevention, and innovative training methods to enhance psychiatric care in primary settings. Over the years, I have developed several curricula aimed at improving psychiatric readiness and mental health care delivery.

At HolistiCare, I aim to provide personalized and integrated care to address both the mental and physical health needs of my patients. Whether you are seeking support for mental health challenges or looking for guidance in managing your metabolic health in addition to psychiatric needs, I am here to help you on your journey to well-being.

Thank you for considering me as your doctor. I look forward to working with you to achieve your health goals. Feel free to reach out for more information or to schedule an appointment.

SPECIALIZED PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TRAINING: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Supportive Psychotherapy 
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy 
• Hypnotherapy (Clinical Hypnosis)
• Motivational Interview (MI) for Substance Use Disorders
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD 
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 
• Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD
• Problem Solving Therapy
• Group Psychotherapy 
• Couples/Marital Psychotherapy

CLINICAL PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH: As a psychiatrist and internist, I have observed (and supported by clinical research), that both psychiatric and physical concerns of a given patient need to be optimized. The homeostasis between the body and mind (applied through biopsychosocial model) enhances patient outcomes. Additionally, each patient is capable of having the intrinsic motivation to make the right changes in their life to enhance their longevity and vitality. Each evaluation, therefore, involves assessing the patient's psychiatric and medical presentation. I also believe in educating and empowering my patients to be in-charge of their health. The top ethical principles that informs my approach and decision-making are: 

1. Beneficence: I provide evidence-based care. This begins with cementing the best diagnosis. When no evidence exists in medical literature, then I will apply expert recommendations and clinical guidelines. If it is based on my own experience, I will inform my patients to help them decide about a particular recommendation. 
2. Nonmaleficence: My top mantra is to "First, do no harm!" To this end, I am always looking to reduce polypharmacy, and unnecessary prescribing. 
3. Autonomy: Each patient is their own agent. The patient has the right to make what they think is best for them, even when I may disagree. Autonomy is important in all fields of medicine, but it is especially necessary in psychiatry where the most enduring change comes from within. I  preserve my patients' autonomy through informed consent, truth-telling, and preserving patient confidentiality. 
4. Justice: Justice is generally interpreted as fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons. This means a fair, equitable, and appropriate distribution of health-care resources determined by justified norms i.e. practice standards. My aim is to eliminate healthcare disparities for all. This also includes cost-conscious and value-based care i.e. avoiding unnecessary and costly medications, interventions, and tests without clinical evidence for improved healthcare outcomes. 

RESEARCH: 

Please visit my Google Scholar page here to see my research and scholarly activities. 

You may also review the CV file below for in-depth review of my professional journey and academic background.