Sheperd Aziz

Sheperd Aziz, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). He holds dual board certifications in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with a clinical focus on college mental health and transition-age youth. His practice is dedicated to USC students, specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, major depression, and ADHD. Dr. Aziz is a cultural psychiatry expert, providing care for international students and individuals from diverse cultural/religious backgrounds. Fluent in English and Farsi, he emphasizes culturally responsive treatment approaches.

Professional roles include serving on the executive board of OCDSoCal, advocating for OCD awareness and treatment access. His work integrates medical, psychological, and cultural factors to deliver holistic care, particularly addressing identity-related mental health challenges.