Amanda Focht M.D.

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4.9 out of 5
69 ratings
5 reviews

Amanda Focht M.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Behavioral healthcare
  • Psychiatry
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

69 ratings
4.9 out of 5

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5 reviews
May 14, 2023

My mental health has improved drastically under Dr. Foscht. I feel better able to cope with my past and have learned better coping mechanisms.

April 19, 2023

[...] Dr. Focht, who came in late in the appointment, was good at raising important questions and talking with me [...] about next steps.

April 4, 2023

Dr. Amanda Focht is a kind, straight forward and highly knowledgeable physician. I am grateful to have a provider who I have so much confidence in.

January 28, 2023

Dr. Foscht has helped me learn how to not be my thoughts and how to not be pulled into my depression. She has helped me feel better and be happier.

October 25, 2022

I have much respect for the MD [...]

About Amanda Focht

Amanda Focht, M.D., is the medical director of outpatient psychiatry at the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Focht is experienced in evaluating and treating patients who have a range of psychiatric conditions, and skilled at providing medications and psychotherapies to address patients' individual needs.

Dr. Focht’s clinical interests include bipolar and related disorders; dementia and other neurocognitive disorders; depressive disorders; dissociative disorders; neurocognitive disorders; obsessive compulsive and related disorders; panic disorder; personality disorders; phobias; schizophrenia; psychotic disorders; seasonal affective disorder; trauma; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); disasters; administration and practice management; geriatric psychiatry; and primary care psychiatry.

Because the manifestation of psychiatric symptoms in each person is different, Dr. Focht strives to develop an understanding of her patients and how best to help them, and then collaborate closely with them to develop an individualized treatment approach.

Personal Interests

In her spare time, Dr. Focht enjoys traveling, reading, hiking and relaxing with her family.

Education and Training

  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Fellowship, 2008, Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Residency, 2007, Psychiatry
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine Program
    Internship, 2004, Psychiatry
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Medical education, 2003
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine
    Teaching Appointment

Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Psychiatry, 2010, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry, 2009, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology