Maria Fernanda Mijares Olivo, MD

Maria Fernanda Mijares Olivo, MD, is a Psychiatry Resident Physician who provides patient-centered psychiatric care at Unified Psychiatry. Her work focuses on careful evaluation, diagnostic clarity, evidence-based treatment planning, and medication management when clinically appropriate, with an emphasis on individualized care that supports both mental health and overall functioning.

Dr. Mijares Olivo is currently a PGY-3 Psychiatry Resident and provides outpatient psychiatric services through Unified Psychiatry. She approaches psychiatric care with professionalism, curiosity, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice.

She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, and also completed a master’s-level degree (MECES Level 3 / EQF Level 7) as part of her advanced medical training.

Dr. Mijares Olivo’s clinical interests include integrative psychiatry and sports psychiatry, with a focus on supporting mental health, resilience, and performance. She values an individualized approach to psychiatric care that considers lifestyle, wellness factors, and performance-related stressors alongside traditional psychiatric assessment and treatment.

Her work emphasizes helping patients better understand their symptoms, treatment options, and care plans, while maintaining a clear focus on psychiatric services and clinical decision-making.

Dr. Mijares Olivo brings a strong research background to her clinical work and recently presented a research poster at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, reflecting her ongoing commitment to staying current with evidence-based psychiatric care and emerging research.

Dr. Mijares Olivo is fluent in Spanish and English and provides culturally responsive psychiatric care to patients from diverse backgrounds. She values clear communication and thoughtful collaboration, ensuring patients feel informed and supported throughout the evaluation and treatment process.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Mijares Olivo enjoys staying active through exercise, yoga, and meditation, as well as traveling, cooking, and spending meaningful time with her family. She values balance, curiosity, and continuous learning, both personally and professionally.

Whether you are seeking psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, or medication management when clinically appropriate, Maria Fernanda Mijares Olivo, MD, provides thoughtful psychiatric care grounded in evidence, clinical insight, and respect for each individual’s goals and needs.

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