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Dr. Mendez is a dual board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He specializes in neurodevelopmental and mood disorders across the lifespan, with clinical focus areas including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, and depression. He completed his general psychiatry training in New York City and his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center, gaining extensive experience treating diverse and complex clinical presentations. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Red Rock Neuropsychiatry, where he provides evidence-based, innovative care for children, adolescents, and adults. Trained in both psychopharmacology and neuromodulation, Dr. Mendez offers advanced interventions such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression and other emerging clinical applications. His clinical approach integrates neuroscience, compassionate communication, and patient and family education—core principles he uses to reduce stigma, enhance understanding, and promote meaningful, lasting improvement in mental health outcomes.