Carlos Tirado, MD, MPH
Founder & CEO, General and Addiction Psychiatry
Psychiatry Rooted in Purpose
Dr. Carlos Tirado brings over two decades of expertise in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and integrated behavioral health care. After a successful early career in academia, Dr. Tirado transitioned to the private sector to translate clinical science and best practices to the real world, and leads a clinical team of 26+ practitioners in Texas and Florida.
He founded CARMAhealth in 2017 after observing a critical gap in patient care: individuals completing treatment programs often struggled to find qualified practitioners for ongoing, community-based psychiatric support. CARMAhealth was his answer to that challenge.
Dr. Tirado's approach is non-judgmental and collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. As an Associate Professor of Practice at University of Texas College of Pharmacy, he bridges academic research and real-world patient outcomes. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Education and Training
Medical Education
M.D., McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. M.P.H., UT Houston School of Public Health.
Residency & Fellowship
Psychiatry residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Addiction psychiatry fellowship, University of Pennsylvania.
Academic Appointment
Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas College of Pharmacy.
Professional Leadership
Co-Chair, Texas Medical Association Committee on Behavioral Health. Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM).
Research
Grants from the National Institutes of Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Pew Charitable Trust. Phase 2 and 3 clinical trial experience.
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Services Offered
Dr. Tirado's practice centers on private and program consultation alongside advanced depression care.
Private Consultation
Comprehensive assessments and specialty in-home and integrated services for complex and executive-level clients.
Program Consultation
Executive and clinical team consultation for established and new SUD and behavioral health treatment programs.
Esketamine and Ketamine Therapy
Spravato therapy for major depression and ketamine treatment to support psychotherapy.
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