Our People

The people behind your care.

Our team combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to accessible, compassionate psychiatric care. Every member of the Legion Health team is here because they believe care should reach people — not the other way around.

Leadership

Founding team

Yash Patel, Founder and CEO of Legion Health

Yash Patel

Founder & CEO

Founded Legion Health in Austin in 2022. Driven by the gap in accessible psychiatric care he witnessed firsthand. Building infrastructure to bring board-certified psychiatrists to patients without the 3-month wait.

Clinical Director at Legion Health

Dr. C. Washington, MD

Clinical Director

Board-certified psychiatrist with 14+ years of experience in outpatient and telehealth psychiatry. Sets clinical quality standards, provider onboarding protocols, and patient safety guidelines across all states.

Head of Patient Experience at Legion Health

M. Ortega

Head of Patient Experience

Oversees the full patient journey from intake to ongoing care. Leads the care coordination team and works to ensure every patient is matched thoughtfully and supported throughout their treatment.

Clinical Team

Our psychiatrists & NPs

All Legion Health providers are board-certified and licensed in the states where they practice. Names are our synthetic provider profiles — illustrative of the expertise we recruit for.

Board-certified psychiatrist at Legion Health

Dr. T. Nguyen, MD

Psychiatrist — Depression & Anxiety

Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders and anxiety spectrum conditions. Experienced in adult outpatient and telehealth settings. Licensed in TX, CA, and WA.

Psychiatric nurse practitioner at Legion Health

K. Larsen, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric NP — ADHD & PTSD

Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with expertise in ADHD evaluation, PTSD management, and trauma-informed care. Licensed in TX, FL, and CO.

RJ

Dr. R. James, MD

Psychiatrist — Bipolar & OCD

Psychiatrist with 10+ years focused on bipolar spectrum disorders and OCD. Brings a collaborative approach to mood stabilization and works closely with patients on long-term management strategies.

AP

A. Pham, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric NP — Insomnia & Depression

Psychiatric NP specializing in sleep disorders and co-occurring depression. Known for taking the time to explain each treatment option in accessible language and supporting patients in making informed decisions.

We're Growing

Join our clinical and operations team.

We're looking for psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and operations professionals who share our commitment to accessible mental health care.

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