Dr Carlos Hojaij

Dr Carlos Roberto Hojaij is a respected and esteemed psychiatrist with extensive experience in the field. He obtained his medical degree from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and went on to complete a Master's degree in Social Psychology and a Doctorate in Psychiatry from the University of Sao Paulo. Dr Hojaij holds the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

With a career spanning over two decades, Dr Hojaij has established himself as a renowned specialist in various areas of psychiatry. He has a particular interest in Schizophrenia and Binge Eating Disorder (BED), along with a wide range of other psychiatric conditions including Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia. Additionally, he specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Natal Depression, Psychosis, and Stress Disorders.

Dr Hojaij has an extensive professional network and is actively involved in numerous psychiatric organizations globally. He holds memberships in over 50 professional psychiatric societies, making him a valued member of the Brazilian Association of Biological Psychiatry, Latin American Federation of Biological Psychiatry, World Psychiatric Association, and the Collegium Internationale Neuropsychopharmacologicum, among others. He is honored to serve as the Honorary President of the Latin American Federation of Biological Psychiatry and the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry.

Throughout his career, Dr Hojaij has contributed significantly to the advancement of psychiatry. He has founded and directed psychiatric clinical services at prestigious institutions such as the University Hospital Santa Casa SP and the Private Hospital Samaritano in Sao Paulo. As a highly regarded professor of psychiatry, he has taught at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Santa Casa, Sao Paulo, and held an associate professorship at Melbourne University.

Dr Hojaij's dedication to the field of psychiatry is evident in his extensive involvement in organizing and leading national and international meetings and congresses. He has presented over 380 lectures at more than 390 congresses, sharing his expertise and contributing to the dissemination of knowledge within the psychiatric community.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr Hojaij is a multilingual individual fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. He has resided in Australia since 1998, establishing himself as a valued member within the local medical community.

Dr Hojaij's contributions extend beyond his clinical work, as he is also a founder and chief editor of the Brazilian Journal of Biological Psychiatry and an associate editor of The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry. His substantial publications and contributions in psychiatric journals and books reflect his dedication to his major areas of interest, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

With his vast experience, profound knowledge, and dedication to patient care, Dr Carlos Hojaij is highly regarded and respected in the field of psychiatry. His commitment to the well-being of his patients, combined with his expertise and multilingual abilities, make him a valuable asset to the community he serves.