With over 12 years of clinical practice and 12 years of service as a psychiatrist in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Philip Yam, MD, has provided evidence-based treatment for thousands of individuals. His interest in healthcare started long before medical school, first as a volunteer at a local nursing facility and later as a volunteer firefighter and EMS responder. That instinct to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments has defined his entire career.

Dr. Yam attended medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, where he completed clinical rotations in the busy hospitals of New York City. As a recipient of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program, he earned a Naval Officer Commission and completed his psychiatry residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

During his time in the Navy, Dr. Yam served as Department Head of Behavioral Health at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans, Louisiana, and as Head of Embedded Mental Health at Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. He also served as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry for the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine, where he mentored medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician residents. His years of military service gave him deep expertise in treating veterans, PTSD, and the unique mental health challenges that come with service.

Dr. Yam aims to connect with every patient who seeks his care. His philosophy is built on the belief that the doctor-patient relationship is the vehicle to recovery. He treats everyone with respect, dignity, and privacy, and he takes the time to ensure each person feels welcomed and understood. He provides expert care for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.