Amae Health
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Scott C. Fears, MD, PhD
Dr. Scott C. Fears is a distinguished psychiatrist and neuroscientist specializing in mental health and addiction treatment. He serves as Chief Medical Officer at Amae Health and Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Fears has made significant contributions to psychiatric care, research, and education, particularly in treating severe mental illness and addiction.
Professional Certifications
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
Academic Background
- MD and PhD, Molecular Genetics – University of Chicago
- Psychiatry Residency – UCLA
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Gene Mapping Complex Neurobehavior – UCLA
- BA – Knox College
Memberships and Affiliations
- Professor – Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, UCLA
- Division Chief – Mental Health Subspecialty, Greater Los Angeles VA
- Medical Director – Matrix Institute on Addictions
- President of the Board of Directors – Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Recognitions and Scholarly Work
- Former Medical Director – UCLA Depression Grand Challenge
- Extensive research in gene mapping and neuroscience
- Leadership roles in academic psychiatry and addiction treatment
