About
Dr. Aaron Andersen, D.O. Owner/Founder
Dr. Andersen is the founder of Synergic Mind and is a psychiatrist with additional expertise in brain imaging, molecular medicine, and neuroscience. He believes patients deserve to have the option of psychiatric treatment that is at the forefront of science, and he founded Synergic Mind with a goal of bringing more sophisticated technology and brain science to the war against mental illness. He strongly values a patient's right to make educated choices about their care, which includes having information about both traditional and cutting-edge treatments. He believes the goal of psychiatry should be precision care that is individualized to each patient's unique personality and needs. He specializes in the integration of clinical psychiatry with functional brain imaging, machine learning, neuroscience, molecular medicine, and neurotechnology.
Educational Background
Dr. Andersen graduated from medical school at Des Moines University, IA in 2012. He completed a family medicine residency at Darnall Army Medical Center in 2013 and a psychiatry residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2016 while on active duty in the U.S. Army. While in residency he completed elective rotations in neuroradiology/nuclear medicine. In 2016 he began a serious study of brain SPECT imaging doing didactic work followed by a preceptorship. He has spent a significant amount of time studying neuroscience, connectomics, and molecular medicine research with a goal of finding more effective treatments and advancing the science of psychiatry. He also has an interest in neuroscience based technology and the use of AI in medicine. He has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and consult-liaison settings as a general psychiatrist as well as chief medical officer/medical director on 3 different occasions. He treats age ranges 16 and up (including geriatrics).
Compassion
Compassion means acceptance. No matter your story or struggle, we are here to support you without judgment, fostering growth through understanding.
Listening with Respect
Patients are individuals, not diagnostic categories. Doctors may be medical experts, but in most cases you are the experts on your own life experiences. We will do our best to listen to you with humility and respect so we can understand your unique symptoms and experiences, and provide better care.
Staying at the forefront of science
We are committed to staying up-to-date with scientific research so you can be educated about care that is based on the most recent advances in science and technology.
Patient Autonomy
We believe patients have the right to make decisions regarding their own treatment and we are committed to helping you achieve goals that will improve your psychological and physical health.
Privacy
We respect the privacy of your mental health records, knowing that confidentiality provides the foundation for trust between a doctor and a patient.
Education & Research
We believe in being a part of the solution and are committed to being involved in ongoing scientific research and education.
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