Dr. Mao is a graduate of the Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Biological Sciences and received his M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He then completed a four-year residency in psychiatry at Northwestern University.

He has special clinical interest in the treatment of depression and anxiety, Asian-American mental health, and spirituality and mental health. Dr. Mao is also well-versed in the treatment of addictions, pregnant and breastfeeding women, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

Dr. Mao tailors his treatment recommendations to each unique patient's needs and preferences. After a thorough consultation phase, Dr. Mao works with his patient to decide what type of psychotherapy would be most helpful, whether it be supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or insight-oriented psychotherapy. He will also make his recommendation about whether medication therapy may be helpful in addition to talk therapy, and which medication is most likely to be effective with the least amount of side effects. He also collaborates with non-medical therapists to provide medication management services for patients that would benefit from medication therapy and want to continue working with their previous therapist.

As a Christian psychiatrist, Dr. Mao finds great personal fulfillment and purpose from his faith. He enjoys discussing the interaction of spirituality and mental health with patients for whom spirituality is a relevant part of their lives.

Dr. Mao is "In-Network" for several insurance companies. Please see his website http://MinyangMaoMD.com/ for the most up-to-date details as well as mental health resources.