Dr. Fayz Hudefi

Clinical Trials

• A Phase 2 RCT Study of CX-8998 for Essential Tremor
• A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of BAC in Patient With Alzheimer's Disease or Vascular Dementia

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Fayz Hudefi, who serves patients in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Recognized as an experienced and skilled psychiatrist, Dr. Hudefi sees patients at Baptist Health Senior Care Behavioral Health-Fort Smith in Arkansas. It is an inpatient treatment center exclusively serving patients ages 55+ and focusing on helping them achieve optimal mental health in a professional, caring environment.

Professionally, Dr. Hudefi is also affiliated with Baptist Health-Van Buren, a 103-bed acute care hospital offering comprehensive medical services with an emphasis on customer service to the Van Buren community. What’s more, he serves as the Medical Director of Valley Behavioral Health, which provides inpatient & outpatient treatment services for all ages struggling with depression, bipolar, mental health illnesses & behavioral issues.

With years of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Hudefi earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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