Dr. Tyrone David Fillyaw, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry. His educational journey started with his premedical studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned his B.A. in Psychology. He went on to receive his M.D. from the University at Buffalo, completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital, and pursued a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s National Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident.
Throughout his career, Dr. Fillyaw has consistently embraced a holistic, strength-based approach to mental health treatment, grounded in evidence-based practices. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and leveraging each patient’s unique goals in their treatment plans, while ensuring that all interventions are supported by rigorous scientific research.
Dr. Fillyaw’s areas of expertise include treatment-refractory conditions, comorbidity, ADHD, autism, complex PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcohol and substance abuse, and attachment disorder in children and adolescents. He has received additional training in evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for complex trauma and the use of Suboxone for opiate use disorder, further expanding his ability to provide scientifically validated treatments for a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues.
In addition to traditional psychiatric treatments, Dr. Fillyaw embraces complementary medicine approaches, including the use of supplements. He recognizes that for some patients, a combination of conventional psychiatric interventions and selected complementary therapies can lead to improved outcomes. His approach to complementary medicine is grounded in scientific evidence and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Recently, he has expanded his practice to include work with the Amen Clinic, incorporating innovative technologies such as SPECT imaging to enhance diagnosis and treatment. This approach aligns with his commitment to using cutting-edge, evidence-based methods for a more comprehensive understanding of brain function and its impact on mental health.
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Fillyaw continues to prioritize evidence-based strategies in his current practice. He maintains a private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland, while also serving as Medical Director at Everstand (Baltimore). His professional interests span administrative psychiatry, cultural psychiatry, public health, and the treatment of underserved and minority populations.
Dr. Fillyaw emphasizes personalized and comprehensive treatment plans that not only address mental health challenges but also empower patients to pursue their unique goals, always ensuring that the interventions used are supported by the latest research in the field of psychiatry. By integrating traditional psychiatric treatments with complementary approaches, Dr. Fillyaw offers a more holistic treatment approach that aligns with his commitment to personalized, comprehensive care.
