Theodore Germanos, MD

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Dr. Germanos is double Board Certified in Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry.

Dr. Germanos knew he wanted to become a physician from a young age. He completed his undergraduate education at San Diego State University where he received a B.S. in Biology, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He then went on to medical school in Nashville, Tennessee at Meharry Medical College. During medical school, Dr. Germanos also participated in research at Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University. After completing medical school, Dr. Germanos’ passion for mental health led him to start the organization Living Above Addiction to serve individuals in Southern California struggling with substance use disorders. Dr. Germanos next completed his General Psychiatry Residency at Meharry Medical College prior to further specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, completing his Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.

My goal is to work with each patient and each family as a team when identifying how I may be helpful, determining areas of concern or diagnoses, and developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Common diagnoses in those that I work with include ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, behavioral concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use, addiction, and emotional dysregulation.

As a child & adolescent psychiatrist, I specialize in diagnosis and treatment for patients as young as 5yo and up to adulthood. Treatment varies for each patient which may include a combination of therapy, medication management, and most importantly promoting emotional well-being and quality of life.

Outside of work, Dr. Germanos enjoys anime/manga, traveling, learning about new cultures, playing video games, reading, and watching sports.