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Dr. Neeru Bakshi

MD, FAPA, CEDS

Advisory Board Member

Experience

Dr. Bakshi is a board certified psychiatrist, speaker, and advocate for mental health equity. Dr. Bakshi completed her psychiatry training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Washington. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and previously served as co-chair of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals African-American/BIPOC Subcommittee. Dr. Bakshi is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and she has served in a variety of patient care and leadership positions. Dr. Bakshi is a national speaker on issues pertaining to mental health equity, inclusive leadership, and eating disorders.

Education

Dr. Bakshi graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor’s of Science with Honors Degree in Biology. She completed medical school at Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine, and she completed her Psychiatry Internship and Residency training at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Washington.

Philosophy

Dr. Bakshi believes that the patient is at the center of their treamtent, and care should be individualized to best serve the patient. Care is contextual, and a provider should do their best to understand the context of the patient and tailor treatment to assist the patient in living a full and meaningful life.

Why VERY?

All people are deserving of high quality and compassionate care, and VERY’s mission is to provide that. I am proud to support this organization as they work to help patients receive the support that they need and thrive in their lives.

Interests

Learning, Spending time with loved ones, Being in the outdoors