Carlos Tirado, MPH, MD

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Carlos Tirado, MPH, MD Founder and Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Tirado is board certified in general and addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Tirado attended medical school at The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center and completed his residency in general psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Tirado received specialty training in addiction psychiatry and research at the internationally prestigious Center for Studies on Addiction at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tirado is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Dr. Tirado is a recognized expert and thought leader in medication-assisted therapy for addiction, dual-diagnosis and in blending traditional abstinence-based and risk reduction approaches to recovery. Dr. Tirado is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Tirado’s approach to treatment is evidence-based, non-judgmental and collaborative. Dr. Tirado’s combination of clinical, academic and consulting experience is unsurpassed in the region.

Education

  • University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
  • University of Pennsylvania Center for Studies on Addiction

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified

  • American Board of Addiction Medicine, Board Certified

CARMAHEALTH TESTIMONIAL

This place was great for me my life has changed an I feel great now. Thanks Carma!
Joey Castillo
Dr. Powell is amazing, as well as the staff. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Kate Penshorn
Excellent mental health professionals in Austin!!! They truly care about their patients by offering first-class services!!
David B. Hutts

OPENING HOURS

Week Days 8:00 – 5:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Austin: 512-212-4670

Florida: 754-800-6301

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