Scott
Fears
Psychiatrist & CMO
“Hi, I’m Dr. Scott C. Fears, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist with a deep passion for mental health and addiction treatment. As the Chief Medical Officer at Amae Health and a Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, I’ve spent over 20 years dedicated to advancing care, research, and education, specifically for those facing severe mental illness and addiction.”
Academic Background
BA – Knox College
MD and PhD, Molecular Genetics - University of Chicago
Psychiatry Residency - UCLA
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Gene Mapping Complex Neurobehavior - UCLA
Professional Certifications
Board Certified Psychiatrist
MD PhD
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
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