Dr. Amr Beltagui is a highly accomplished psychiatrist with a distinguished career in both clinical practice and academia. A Diplomate of Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he holds the title of Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Beltagui’s medical journey began at the University of Alexandria, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. He furthered his training with a residency in psychiatry at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Beltagui's professional experience is extensive and diverse. He has served as an emergency psychiatrist with Traditions Behavioral Health and an interventional psychiatrist at Mindful Health Solutions. His roles have also included being a staff psychiatrist at Kern Medical and a core faculty member for the UCLA-Kern psychiatry residency program. Additionally, he has worked at the Norfolk Regional Center in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

In his academic roles, Dr. Beltagui has held appointments as a Health Sciences Clinical Instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at the State University of New York at Buffalo. His commitment to education is evident through his involvement in various teaching and committee roles, including course coordinator and instructor for the UCLA-Kern Psychiatry Residency Program.

Dr. Beltagui is actively involved in professional organizations, having served in leadership positions such as President of the Central California Psychiatric Society and held memberships in several psychiatric associations across different states. His dedication to the field extends to public service activities, including annual depression screening events and participation in numerous departmental committees.

Fluent in English, French, German, and Arabic, Dr. Beltagui’s multilingual capabilities enhance his ability to serve a diverse patient population. His continuous pursuit of knowledge is reflected in his participation in specialized courses and fellowships, including those focused on transcranial magnetic stimulation and psychopharmacology.

Dr. Beltagui’s contributions to psychiatry are marked by his clinical expertise, academic leadership, and ongoing commitment to professional development, making him a respected figure in the field.