Chief of Staff
Dr. Cesar Benitez completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of California, San Diego. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as his Master’s Degree in Chemistry before attending medical school. Dr. Benitez completed his internship and residency training in general adult psychiatry at UCSD before becoming the chief resident for the neuropsychiatry and behavioral medicine unit. He later held the position of attending psychiatrist for inpatient psychiatry service at UCSD before joining API in 2012. Dr. Benitez is board certified in psychiatry and neurology. He is well known for his knowledge of psychopharmacology and passion for working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Dr. Benitez currently serves as API’s Chief of Staff.