Dr. Amir Etesam
Psychiatrist
Dr. Amir Etesam, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, the founder, and medical director of Bright Horizons Psychiatry, a leading psychiatric practice located in Rockville, Maryland, serving patients throughout Montgomery County and the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Education & Training
Dr. Etesam earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Howard University College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society — a distinction awarded to fewer than the top 10% of medical graduates nationally, recognizing exceptional academic achievement and a commitment to the highest standards of medical practice.
He subsequently completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University, consistently ranked among the top psychiatric training programs in the United States. His Johns Hopkins training provided him with deep clinical expertise in the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on complex, treatment-resistant cases that have not responded to conventional therapies.
Board Certification & Professional Memberships
Dr. Etesam is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) — the gold standard of psychiatric credentialing in the United States. ABPN certification requires passing rigorous written and oral examinations and demonstrates mastery of psychiatric diagnosis, pharmacology, and patient care.
He maintains active membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, reflecting his ongoing commitment to medical excellence, professionalism, and ethics in clinical practice.
His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588144588, verifiable through the NPPES NPI Registry.
Clinical Expertise
With over 7 years of clinical experience, Dr. Etesam has dedicated his career to helping patients who have struggled with severe and treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. His areas of clinical expertise include:
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
- Spravato (Esketamine)
- IM Ketamine Therapy
- Medication Management
- ADHD in Adults
- Anxiety Disorders including OCD and Panic Disorder
A Patient-Centered Approach
Dr. Etesam founded Bright Horizons Psychiatry with a clear mission: to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients who have often been underserved by the traditional mental health system. He takes a collaborative, individualized approach to treatment — combining the latest advances in psychiatric medicine with a genuine commitment to understanding each patient’s unique history, goals, and circumstances.
He is fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian), allowing him to provide culturally sensitive care to Farsi-speaking patients throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
Serving Rockville, MD and Surrounding Communities
Dr. Etesam and the Bright Horizons Psychiatry team serve patients across Montgomery County, including Rockville, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Potomac, Chevy Chase, and the broader Washington, D.C. metro area. Telehealth appointments are available for patients throughout Maryland.
Dr. Amir Etesam, MD | NPI: 1588144588 | Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Bright Horizons Psychiatry, 6000 Executive Blvd, Suite 101, Rockville, MD 20852 | (240) 599-1001