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Jeena Kar

Jeena Kar, DO

Assistant Professor

Department: MD-PSYCHIATRY
Business Phone: (352) 265-3457
Business Email: jeena.kar5@ufl.edu

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About Jeena Kar

Dr. Jeena Kar is an osteopathic physician specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She brings a strong clinical focus in treating depression, anxiety, and addressing mental health needs within culturally diverse communities. Dr. Kar is especially passionate about reducing mental health stigma in minoritized populations and takes a holistic approach to care.

Her work is grounded in Lifestyle Psychiatry, integrating evidence-based treatments with wellness practices such as nutrition, physical activity, spirituality, and the creative arts. She believes in the power of combining therapy, lifestyle interventions, and when appropriate, using the safest and lowest effective doses of medication.

Dr. Kar earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University, followed by General Psychiatry Residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training at the University of Florida. She also pursued graduate studies in Arts in Medicine to better understand how creative expression can support healing.

In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. Kar enjoys walking, exploring new creative projects, and scrapbooking.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. BMS6813 – Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2A

    College of Medicine

  2. BMS6810 – Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1A

    College of Medicine

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. PHQ-2 Scores in Broward County’s Homeless: Prevalence, Barriers, and Proposed Solutions to Mental Health Disparities

    Journal
    The Cooper Rowan Medical Journal .
    Volume/Issue
    4(1):14-30
    [DOI]
    10.31986issn.2578.3343_vol4iss1.3.
    Publisher’s Site

  2. Aftermath of the Parkland Shooting: A Case Report of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in an Adolescent Survivor.

    Journal
    Cureus.
    Volume/Issue
    11(11)
    [DOI]
    10.7759/cureus.6146.
    [PMID]
    31886080.
    2 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  3. Acute heart failure with cardiomyocyte atrophy induced in adult mice by ablation of cardiac myosin light chain kinase.

    Journal
    Cardiovascular research.
    Volume/Issue
    111(1):34-43
    [DOI]
    10.1093/cvr/cvw069.
    [PMID]
    27025239.
    31 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

Education

  1. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

    Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Graduate Certificate in Arts in Medicine

    University of Florida

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-3457
Emails:
Business:
jeena.kar5@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100256
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
4197 NW 86TH TER
 GAINESVILLE FL 32606