Yavar Moghimi, MD
About Yavar Moghimi, MD
Yavar Moghimi, MD, serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and holds the position of Chief Psychiatric Medical Officer at AmeriHealth Caritas. He is an active community leader recognized for his contributions to behavioral health and health information exchange initiatives.
Work at The George Washington University
Yavar Moghimi serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2011, contributing to the education and training of future healthcare professionals in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His role involves teaching, mentoring, and engaging in clinical practice within the university's medical framework.
Education and Expertise
Yavar Moghimi completed his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences from 2003 to 2007. He pursued a Psychiatry Residency Program at the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Old Dominion University, earned between 1998 and 2002. He further enhanced his expertise through a Clinical and Community-Based HIV-Research Fellowship at Brown University from 2014 to 2016 and an AHIP Executive Leadership-Medical Directors Fellowship at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Experience
Yavar Moghimi has been the Chief Psychiatric Medical Officer at AmeriHealth Caritas since 2015, where he has focused on launching innovative value-based programs in behavioral health and substance use disorder. He has also served on the DC health information exchange policy board and CRISP clinical committee since 2018. Prior to his current roles, he worked as a Staff Psychiatrist at Whitman-Walker Health from 2011 to 2017.
Community Leadership and Recognition
Yavar Moghimi is an active community leader and a graduate of the Leadership Greater Washington Signature Program class of 2021. He was recognized as part of Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders Inaugural Class of 2021 for his contributions to improving access to care. His involvement in community initiatives reflects his commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and addressing disparities in access to behavioral health services.
Consultation and Innovation in Behavioral Health
In addition to his clinical roles, Yavar Moghimi provides consultation services to startups that focus on improving access to high-quality behavioral health and substance use disorder services. He has implemented predictive data analytics to enhance health outcomes for complex populations, demonstrating his commitment to integrating innovative approaches in healthcare delivery.