Rana Elmaghraby, MD

I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fragile X syndrome (FXS); attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mood disorders. I currently serve as the Medical Director of the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Center, where we provide state of the art, evidence-based care for patients and individuals with depression or anxiety disorders, including those with neurodevelopmental needs.

My clinical approach is holistic and personalized, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors that influence mental health. My interest in this work stems from formative mentorship during medical school and residency, where I learned to prioritize social determinants of health and their impact on behavior, development, and access to care. My practice is grounded in evidence-based treatment and delivered with empathy and collaboration.

As a researcher, my work focuses on TMS safety, tolerability, and efficacy in adolescents with treatment-resistant depression, with a particular emphasis on youth with ASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. My research aims to expand access to neuromodulation as a developmentally appropriate, mid-level intervention for populations with limited effective treatment options.

It is an honor to have received several awards recognizing my clinical, research, and teaching contributions, including the AACAP Junior Investigator Award, an AACAP Pilot Research Grant, the Howard Rome Research Award from the Mayo Clinic, and the Harold Lawn Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Minnesota. I was also nominated to and served as a Resident Fellow Member Trustee on the American Psychiatric Association Board of Trustees.