Julio Ballestas, MD

Dr. Julio Ballestas is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in holistic mental health and psychotherapy. He has over 10 years of experience treating multiple mental health conditions using a combination of medication management and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Ballestas completed his Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training and Psychiatric residency at Albert Einstein (Bronx Lebanon Hospital) in NYC, where he served as chief resident. His compassion and commitment to underserved populations led him to complete a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry at Yale University.

After graduation, his interest on treating the whole person inspired Dr. Ballestas to study Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine, where he learned to incorporate numerous holistic medical modalities to improve the overall health and wellbeing of his patients.
His dynamic and empathic approach helps understand you as a person, identify your strengths and create an individualized treatment plan. He supports you having an active role in your recovery while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ballestas believes that by empowering you with the knowledge needed to balance your life, you can reach your full potential and live a happier, healthier life. In 2024, Dr. Ballestas was awarded Top US Doctor for his professional contribution, specializing in holistic mental health.