Natalia Ramos, MD, MPH

Natalia Ramos, MD, MPH

Psychiatry
Primary Location
UCLA Division of Population Behavioral Health
760 Westwood Plaza
Suite A8-216
Los Angeles, California 90024
Phone
Fax
310-267-1908

About

Dr. Ramos is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Population Behavioral Health and a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University and received her Medical Degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She also holds a Master's Degree from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Ramos serves as Medical Director of the UCLA Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Clinic, the Child Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Service at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and the EMPWR Program for LGBTQ mental health. She also directs LGBTQ services for the Department of Psychiatry. Her clinical and research interests include traumatic stress, family support, mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and affirming care. 

Dr. Ramos is also part of the DMH-UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence, which delivers programming and training to county agencies and promotes wellbeing across Los Angeles communities. She is active in the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, where she co-chairs the committee on gender and sexuality, and serves on the board of APLA Health.

Languages

Spanish, English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017
Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016

Fellowship

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine, 2017

Residency

Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Internship

Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine, 2013

Degrees

MD, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 2012
MPH, Harvard University School of Public Health, 2012

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • NIDA/AACAP Physician Scientist Program in Substance Use K12 Award, 2021
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Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Telepsychiatry
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Women's mental health
Mental health disorders
Gender dysphoria
Lgbtq+ health

Videos

Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth: Tips for Parents & Caregivers

Research

Interests

  • LGBTQIA-affirming mental health care
  • Family and community-based psychoeducation and resilience-focused interventions
  • Depression and substance use in the setting of trauma

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • NIDA/AACAP Physician Scientist Program in Substance Use K12 Award, 2021
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Junior Investigator Research Award
  • Rapid Research Advances for Progress in Disparities (RRAPID) Mental Health Award