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Ester Patrize Aguilar (she/they)
Temp/Cas Non-Exempt, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
BioPatrize completed their B.S. in Neuroscience and minor in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. In their undergraduate career, Patrize participated in research studying the etiology and treatment of anxiety and stress-related disorders. They are currently interested in translational neuropsychiatric research, specifically addressing clinical intervention in diverse communities and eliminating health disparity in research. Prior to working at Stanford, they worked as an afterschool teacher for underserved students in San Jose. Outside of the lab, Patrize enjoys creating polymer clay art and volunteering in local mutual aid groups.
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Steve Khachi, M.D.
Adjunct Lecturer, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development
BioDr. Steve Khachi is a double-board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is the Founder and Medical Director of the Mind Study Center in Pasadena, California—an integrated mental health clinic offering psychotherapy, medication management, neuropsychological evaluations, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). His clinic emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical excellence, and innovation in care delivery.
Dr. Khachi serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at both Stanford University and the University of Southern California (USC), where he teaches and supervises child psychiatry fellows and residents. He is passionate about education and mentorship, and is committed to advancing the next generation of clinicians.
Dr. Khachi completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Stanford University, where he served as Chief Fellow. He completed residency in General Psychiatry at UC San Diego, received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and earned his B.S. in Biochemistry–Molecular Biology from UC Santa Barbara. His additional training includes research fellowships at UCSF and the NIH/Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
