Robert Hedaya, MD, ABPN, DLFAPA, IFMCP

Educator for IFM Courses: APM – Bioenergetics

Robert J. Hedaya, MD, ABPN, DLFAPA, has been at the cutting edge of medical practice, psychiatry, and psychopharmacology since 1979. With the publication of his first book, he pioneered the use of functional medicine in the psychiatric field. In keeping with his ability to move the field forward, he was first invited to teach PNIE (psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrinology) to Georgetown psychiatry residents in the early 1990s. He has now pioneered the use of HYLANE-KAP technology in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as dementia, long COVID, PTSD, OCD, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Hedaya is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center, where he has been awarded the “Teacher of the Year” on three occasions. In recognition of his achievements and contribution to the field of psychiatry, Dr. Hedaya was awarded the status of Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association as well as the Vicennial Award at Georgetown University School of Medicine.   
 
He is the author of two additional books and the founder of the Whole Psychiatry and Brain Recovery Center. Dr. Hedaya is an editorial volunteer for Advances in Mind-Body Medicine and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and has been featured in the local and national media (20/20, 60 Minutes, Vogue, The New York Times, Washington Post, etc.) on many occasions. He is a frequent, nationally recognized speaker.