Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD

Dr. Tamer Wassef is a double board‑certified adult psychiatrist renowned for a mind‑body‑integrative approach to mental health. Fellowship‑trained at the University of Pennsylvania, he combines rigorous medical training with creative therapeutic strategies that emphasize collaborative, non‑pharmacological pathways to recovery. With a patient‑centered style and more than 15 years focused on a variety of psychiatric disorders, Dr. Wassef is known for tailoring treatment plans that balance evidence‑based psychiatry with whole‑person resilience-building.

Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in both addiction and general psychiatry and a Diplomate of the ABPN, Dr. Wassef currently serves as Chief of Psychiatry and Chairman of the Psychiatry Department at RWJ Barnabas Somerville Hospital. He lectures nationally and has published peer‑reviewed articles on severe anxiety, bipolar disorder treatment, and chronic, treatment‑resistant depression. His clinical focus …and services include:

• TMS Treatment (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Medication Management
• Non‑pharmacological Management for Psychiatric Disorders
• Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry and Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

A respected educator and clinician, Dr. Wassef brings leadership, research experience, and a cooperative therapeutic ethos to complex psychiatric care. Patients and referring clinicians value his fellowship training, national teaching record, and pragmatic use of both medication and creative, supportive modalities to promote lasting wellness. His emphasis on shared decision‑making and individualized care makes him a distinctive choice for adults seeking experienced, compassionate psychiatric treatment.

Ready to take the next step? Schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Wassef today to discuss a personalized, mind‑body‑focused treatment plan!