NEW YORK, June 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby, Addiction Psychiatrist at Amen Clinic has been selected to join the Physician Board at the American Health Council. She will be sharing her knowledge and expertise in Addiction Psychiatry.
Board Certified in General and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Jorandby utilizes her decade of expertise in the field of Psychiatry in her role as an Addiction Psychiatrist at Amen Clinic. Established in 1989 by Daniel G. Amen, MD, a highly-acclaimed neuropsychiatrist and brain health advocate and ten-time New York Times bestselling author, Amen Clinic serves as a world leading facility in the application of brain imaging science to tackle emotional issues, behavioral and learning challenges.
As an Addiction Psychiatrist at Amen Clinic, Dr. Jorandby’s day-to-day responsibilities include neuropsychiatric evaluations, and a holistic/ physical approach towards general psychiatric disorders and substance abuse treatment. Prior to her role at Amen Clinic, she worked as a staff psychiatrist and mental health supervisor at the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Viera, Florida. Upon completion of a fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Jorandby worked as the Medical Director of the Dual Diagnosis Unit at McLean Hospital and a faculty instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Following graduation cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University in 1994, Dr. Jorandby earned her medical degree from the University of Florida in 2002. She completed an internship and residency in psychiatry at the University of Florida in 2006. In 2015, Dr. Jorandby completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is double boarded by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry.
Dr. Jorandby has served as the volunteer psychiatrist for Caridad Free Clinic, the largest clinic serving the immigrant population in South Florida. She has also traveled with Missionary Flights International to Haiti. Additionally, she has worked as a Psychiatric/ Mental Health Liaison to the Florida State Legislature and a Physician for Space Coast Honor Flight for the WWII Veteran Service Organization.
Her commitment to excellence has led to recognition as Intern of the Year of her intern class. Dr. Jorandby was the recipient of the Resident Academic Excellence Award three years in a row and named Chief Resident in her fourth year at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Psychiatry.
Looking back, Dr. Jorandby attributes her success to receiving support from her parents and family. She pursued the field of Psychiatry after a going through a personal experience with a family member suffering from mental health issues.
Dr. Jorandby maintains professional affiliations with The American Psychiatric Association, The Washington Psychiatric Association, and American Association of Addiction Psychiatry.
Recently, Dr. Jorandby was featured on a CNN International Segment (April 2016) providing insight on the correlation between LSD and mental health treatment. In June 2016, she served as psychiatric expert on Fox News Baltimore discussing PTSD in the wake of the Orlando Night Club Shooting. She has been the co-speaker for several local Washington, DC and Reston, Virginia area events educating the public on brain health, including engagements at Washington University, local NAMI groups and Amen Clinic seminars dedicated to brain trauma.
She has co-authored several peer-reviewed research publications and a book chapter tackling such topics as the treatment of co-occurring disorders in the veteran population, effects of marijuana on the brain, treatment of opioid use disorders, the novel pharmaceutical approaches to behavioral addictions, such as compulsive pornography use and the correlation between food and the brain reward system.
In her free time, Dr. Jorandby enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
About the American Health Council:
The American Health Council is the nation’s only organization with a constituency representative of all sectors of the healthcare industry. From the coasts to the heartland, the American Health Council has drawn Affiliates from major metropolitan hubs and small communities. These Affiliates span generations and have reached different stages of their careers — from recent graduates to retirees. More information about the American Health Council and its mission can be found at: http://americanhealthcouncil.org
Additionally, the American Health Council strives to provide recognition and support for those individuals and institutions making the difference in patients’ lives day in and day out. Throughout 2017, the AHC is honoring “America’s Best Doctors and Nurses,” as well as the nation’s best medical universities and hospitals. The American Health Council’s “Best in Medicine” and “Best in Nursing” awards programs honor the individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to medicine and nursing, as well as the training and education of physicians and nurses. The most current selections for these honors may be viewed here: http://bestinmedicine.org and http://bestinnursing.org.