Dr. Raymond Cho

Founder and Medical Director

Dr. Cho brings over 30 years of clinical and research experience in psychiatry and neuromodulation. As Founder and Medical Director of Houston Mind & Brain, he develops structured treatment protocols, oversees clinical care across programs, and trains the team to deliver treatment safely, consistently, and with a focus on meaningful outcomes.

A note from Dr. Raymond Cho

I started Houston Mind & Brain to bring research-grade brain treatments into a practice that feels personal and straightforward. We begin by listening to your history, what hasn’t worked, and what matters most, then design a plan that blends evidence-based interventions (TMS, ketamine, and KAP) with careful medication management so improvements endure. If you’re considering whether one of these options might be right for you, our team will guide you through the process and help you take the next step.

Education & Training

Dr. Cho is a Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine with advanced training in neuroscience and psychology. His work in neuromodulation and brain-based treatments is supported by NIH-funded research and leadership of academic clinical programs. At Houston Mind & Brain, he applies this background to develop structured, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment—and to train and oversee the clinical team delivering care.

M.D. and M.Sc. (Neuroscience) - University of Toronto

Psychiatry residency - University of Pittsburgh

Advanced graduate training in Psychology -Princeton University

Focus & Expertise

Complex mood disorders & cognition: Treatment-resistant depression, OCD, trauma-related conditions, and cognitive rehabilitation informed by objective testing and clinical neuroscience.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Program development and clinical application (standard and accelerated protocols), with implementation across the clinical team.

Neurostimulation & brain physiology: Translating brain-based science into safer, more effective treatments.

Rapid-acting glutamatergic therapies: Clinical oversight of esketamine (Spravato), supervised ketamine, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), with structured protocols and team-based delivery.

Research & Publications

Longstanding research program focused on neurostimulation, cognition and neurophysiology in psychiatric disorders.

Numerous publications in premier journals, including The American Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, Science, Nature Neuroscience, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Recipient of federal research funding and national awards for work clarifying cognitive mechanisms and advancing novel treatments, informing clinical approaches used at Houston Mind & Brain.

Leadership & Advocacy

Professor of Psychiatry and academic leader (Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist).

Founder & Medical Director, Houston Mind & Brain - launched and directed TMS programs at Baylor, UTHealth and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

Former Board Chairman, Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America — active patient advocacy and public education.