Tahir Rahman

Associate Professor of Psychiatry

Clinical Locations

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This provider sees patients in these locations:

• Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
• Barnes Jewish Hospital

Major Awards

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• Excellence in Research Mentoring, University of Missouri School of Medicin, 2015
• Mitchell B. Balter Award for Antipsychotics and Risk of Breast Cancer Study, 2023
• Outstanding Clinical Faculty Educator, University of Missouri School of Medicine, 2015
• Winner, Eric Hoffer notable book award for “We Came in Peace for all Mankind”, 2009

Education & Training

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• M.D. Medicine: University of Kansas Medical Center 1995
• Residency: Johns Hopkins University 1999

Areas of Clinical Interest

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Tahir Rahman, MD is a nationally recognized cancer psychiatry expert and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University. He has over 25 years of experience as a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Rahman is also a key educator for residents at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. In 2023, Dr. Rahman won the Mitchell B. Balter Award for his work on the prevention of breast cancer in women treated with prolactin elevating antipsychotic drugs. He is now investigating the hormone prolactin, as well as the development of novel drugs through a strategic collaboration with the Washington University Center for Drug Discovery. Dr. Rahman is passionate about providing Cancer Psychiatry; assessing, diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions throughout a patient’s cancer journey.

Clinical Practice FAQ

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Is this Clinician accepting new patients?

Yes

Is this Clinician able to prescribe medication?

Yes

Is this Clinician offering telehealth/virtual appointments?

Yes

Is this Clinician offering in-office/face-to-face appointments?

Yes

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