M. Shafi Siddiqui, MD, FAPA
for Geriatric
Psychiatry
Clinician of the Year Award
I am M. Shafi Siddiqui, MD, FAPA, a board-certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of mental health and aging. I currently serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center and am the founder of Midwest Functional Psychiatry, where I provide personalized, integrative care rooted in both science and compassion. I am licensed in the state of Illinois and Michigan.
Widely respected for my warmth, empathy, and patient-centered approach, I have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Jeanne Jackson-Siegel Clinician of the Year 2023 Award from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. Families often describe me as a physician who truly listens, cares deeply, and changes lives.
In addition to my expertise in psychopharmacology and psychoanalysis, I am one of the few psychiatrists certified in Bredesen's ReCODE 2.0 - a cutting-edge program designed by Dr. Dale Bredesen to help prevent and reverse cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Through this training, I integrate functional psychiatry, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies with psychiatric care to support long-term brain health.
I am also certified as a Psychiatry Redefined Certified Functional Psychiatry Practitioner (PRCFPP), an advanced program that trains physicians to uncover and address underlying biological, nutritional, and environmental contributors to mental health conditions. This allows me to go beyond symptom management, working with patients to identify root causes and create holistic, individualized treatment plans.
Whether treating depression, anxiety, dementia, or complex geriatric psychiatric conditions, my goal is always the same: to restore hope, enhance quality of life, and empower my patients and their loved ones with tools for lasting wellness.
for Geriatric
Psychiatry
Clinician of the Year Award
Vishwani Sahai, MD
ReCODE® 2.0 Certified Health Coach | Medical Writer | Co-Founder, Midwest Functional Psychiatry
I am a ReCODE 2.0 certified Health Coach at Midwest Functional Psychiatry and a co-founder of the practice. I bring a unique blend of clinical psychiatry training, cognitive health education, and behavioral change expertise to support individuals and families implementing the ReCODE 2.0 protocol.
With a background in adult and child psychiatry, I specialize in helping patients translate personalized cognitive health recommendations into sustainable daily habits. My coaching approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, emotional support, and long-term lifestyle change — essential components for successful outcomes with the ReCODE protocol.
In addition to my coaching role, I am an accomplished medical writer and editor, certified through the University of Chicago, with published work in Behavioral Health News and ongoing contributions to patient-facing and professional mental health education platforms. I am also a Certified Alzheimer's Educator and a passionate advocate for accessible, evidence-based brain health education.
At Midwest Functional Psychiatry, I bridge precision medicine and real-world implementation, ensuring patients and care partners feel supported and empowered throughout their cognitive health journey.
Dr. Siddiqui's Education & Certifications
Board Certifications
Board Certified in General and Adult Psychiatry
Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry
Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA)
Specialized Training
Certified in Bredesen's ReCODE 2.0 Protocol
Psychiatry Redefined Certified Functional Psychiatry Practitioner (PRCFPP)
Expertise in Psychopharmacology and Psychoanalysis
Functional Psychiatry and Nutritional Psychiatry
Academic Position
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Rush University Medical Center
Recognition & Approach
Awards & Recognition
I have been recognized with multiple awards for my exceptional clinical work, including the prestigious Jeanne Jackson-Siegel Clinician of the Year Award from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. This recognition reflects my commitment to excellence in geriatric mental health care and my dedication to improving the lives of older adults and their families.
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