Teresa A. Rummans, M.D.

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SUMMARY

With a background in both internal medicine and psychiatry, Teresa A. Rummans, M.D., works in the fields of medicine, neurology and psychiatry for her clinical practice and research. Dr. Rummans collaborates with colleagues in:

• Neurology — investigating the impact of psychiatric factors on neurological disorders through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
• Psychiatry — improving outcomes of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) through NIH funding.
• Oncology — focusing on improving quality of life for patients and their caregivers with funding from the Linse Bock Foundation.
• Addictions — focusing on addressing substance abuse.

Focus areas

• Impact of substance abuse.
• Psycho-oncology.
• Neuropsychiatry.
• Geriatric psychiatry.
• ECT.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Rummans' career is focused on working with psychiatric, medical and neurological illnesses. Addressing mental health needs and substance abuse issues in patients with medical and neurological conditions helps improve quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Managing medical and neurological issues in patients with mental illnesses also enhances quality of life for these patients and their families.

Professional highlights

• Member, Board of Directors, The American College of Psychiatrists 2015-2018.
• Mayo Clinic:
  • Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Jacksonville campus, 2009-2018.
  • Donald C. and Lucy J. Dayton Professor, 2016.
  • Distinguished Clinician Award, 2015.
  • Chair, Career and Leadership Development Committee, 2003-2011.
  • Member, Board of Governors, 2003-2009.
  • Staff president, 2000-2002.
• Sulzbacher (homeless shelter) Beaches Health Center Healthy Hero Award, Jacksonville, Florida, 2017.
• Unsung Hero Award, Women's Center of Jacksonville, 2015.
• Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1993.