Carlos Amaya, MPAS, PA-C

Carlos Amaya, MPAS, PA-C, is a nationally certified Physician Assistant (PA). He graduated cum laude from San Juan Bautista Escuela de Medicina’s Physician Assistant Program in June 2023, earning a Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and subsequently obtained NCCPA certification and medical licensure.  

Carlos began his clinical career in psychiatry within an outpatient, interventional-based setting, providing comprehensive care to patients ages six and older across a wide range of mental health conditions. His experience includes managing psychotropic medications and delivering interventional treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO® (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression. Additionally, during the past two years, Carlos has served as a preceptor for physician assistant students spanning five PA programs, providing hands-on clinical education, supervision, and mentorship during psychiatric rotations. 

His approach to care is holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered, with a strong emphasis on shared decision-making. Carlos prioritizes patient autonomy by ensuring individuals understand their treatment options, including risks, benefits, and goals of care, allowing for collaborative and individualized treatment planning. In addition to providing care in English and Spanish, he has expanded access to psychiatric services by learning Portuguese, allowing him to better serve diverse and underserved patient populations. 

In his free time, Carlos enjoys traveling to explore new places, cultures, and cuisines, spending quality time with loved ones, staying physically active, and continuously learning new skills. He is intentional about living a balanced lifestyle that nurtures the mind, body, and soul.