Falk W. Lohoff, MD: A Precision Approach to Mental Health

Dr. Falk Lohoff | Physician-Scientist

Clinical Excellence and Academic Leadership Dr. Falk Lohoff is a double board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and advanced medical research. He received his medical degree from Humboldt University of Berlin before completing his psychiatry residency and a fellowship in neuropsychopharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania.

A Career in Translational Research Throughout his career as a Senior Research Physician and Lead Investigator, Dr. Lohoff has been at the forefront of moving scientific discoveries from the laboratory directly into patient care. He has designed and conducted numerous clinical trials focusing on novel therapeutics for mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, and comorbid psychiatric conditions. This background allows him to offer a level of psychopharmacological precision rooted in the most current clinical trial data.

Pioneering Precision Medicine A recognized expert in molecular genetics, epigenetics, and pharmacogenetics, Dr. Lohoff’s research has been published in over 170 peer-reviewed papers in elite journals such as JAMA Psychiatry, Nature Aging, and Molecular Psychiatry. His work in identifying biological markers and novel therapeutic targets continues to influence the field of precision medicine, particularly in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Alcohol Use Disorder and the biology of aging.

Professional Distinctions Repeatedly recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian Magazine, Dr. Lohoff is a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and the Society of Biological Psychiatry. He has been honored with the Mayo Clinic’s Weinshilboum Prize and the American Philosophical Society Daland Fellowship. In his private practice, he translates this lifetime of scientific rigor into a discreet, high-touch experience for patients across the Washington, D.C. metro area, including Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac and McLean, seeking a sophisticated, neuro-biological approach to mental wellness.