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Dr. Riz Ahmad, MD

Dr. Riz Ahmad, MD

Psychiatrist
CA
Riz Ahmad, MD, often called Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, where he treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, testing, and therapy. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a large Pakistani-American family with more than 70 close relatives. This experience helped shape his natural curiosity about people, relationships, and how we understand one another. Dr. Riz has been recognized with multiple awards for his excellence in psychiatric care and leadership. Patients often describe him as down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and genuinely present, creating a comfortable and supportive space for care.
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About Dr. Riz Ahmad

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
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Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Riz Ahmad

Riz Ahmad, MD, often called Dr. Riz, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, where he treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, testing, and therapy. Originally from New York, Dr. Riz grew up in a large Pakistani-American family with more than 70 close relatives. This experience helped shape his natural curiosity about people, relationships, and how we understand one another. Dr. Riz has been recognized with multiple awards for his excellence in psychiatric care and leadership. Patients often describe him as down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and genuinely present, creating a comfortable and supportive space for care.

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Anxiety Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
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Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Medical College of Georgia, Doctor of Medicine
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
  • The Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1144649187

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Dr. Riz Ahmad is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

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What languages does Dr. Riz Ahmad speak?

Dr. Riz Ahmad speaks English.

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