Bio

Dr. Latefi is a physician–technologist and healthcare IT leader specializing in mental and behavioral health innovation at the intersection of clinical care, data science, and artificial intelligence. With 8 years of direct patient care experience and over 16 years in healthcare IT, including business intelligence, systems engineering, and digital health transformation, he brings a uniquely integrated perspective to modern mental health care delivery.

He holds a Medical Degree from Poznan University and a Master’s in Information Systems from Boston University. His combined training in medicine and technology enables him to design and deploy AI-driven, data-informed mental health solutions that enhance clinical decision-making, personalize treatment pathways, reduce provider burden, and improve patient engagement and outcomes.

Dr. Latefi is deeply committed to addressing gaps in mental health access, quality, and scalability. Through his work with Better Behavioral, formerly Virtual Consult MD, he is at the forefront of advancing technology-enabled behavioral health, leveraging telepsychiatry, AI-powered analytics, and intelligent care coordination tools to expand access to high-quality mental health services for underserved, rural, and remote populations.

By integrating artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and clinical expertise, Dr. Latefi is helping redefine how mental health care is delivered, making it more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered, while driving meaningful improvements in population mental health outcomes.