WBMA Director

Expert Psychiatrist
Clinical Researcher
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Gonzalo Laje, MD, MHSc, FAPA
Dr. Laje is a premier expert psychiatrist in the Washington, DC area treating complex and treatment-resistant illnesses. He is a part of an elite, small group of practitioners certified to provide advanced treatment options such as TMS therapy, psychopharmacology, and pharmacogenetics.
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As a medical practitioner and clinical researcher, Dr. Laje offers a unique patient and clinical perspective, and can provide the most modern treatment information about psychiatric illnesses. Dr. Laje has extensive speaking experience for various audiences.
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Dr. Laje has authored over 50 scientific papers as well as several book chapters, and is listed as a co-inventor in two patents. His work is highly regarded for its innovation and quality and is highly-cited. His research has been covered by The New York Times and other major media outlets.

Dr. Laje In The New (US)
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The Benefits of getting kids outside and on the move, according to a doctor.
April 13, 2022, | www.dadgearreview.com
Dr. Laje: International Support
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Argentina, Germany, Japan, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Greece & Canada
Some of the awards that Dr. Laje has been a recipient of include:
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Top Doctors – Psychiatry –Washingtonian Magazine
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Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
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National Institutes of Health Bench-to-Bedside Award
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American Psychiatric Association – Janssen Research Scholar on Severe Mental Illness
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Author/co-author of multiple peer-reviewed publications
If you need an on-camera expert on any of the topics below, Dr. Laje can provide an informative and lively interview:
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Pharmacogenetics
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Adult and child psychopharmacology
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Neuromodulation/brain stimulation
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Telemedicine
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Anxiety DisordersAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism
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Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
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Psychotic Disorders
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Suicidal Ideation
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Social Anxiety
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Phobias
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Women’s Health
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Depression
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Mood Dysregulation Disorder
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Eating Disorders
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Tourette’s
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Tic Disorders
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Social Anxiety
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Electronics difficulties/addictions
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Supplements
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Anti-anxiety Treatments
View Dr. Laje's Interview With Zac Currier From the Mental Health Experts