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Peter J Clagnaz

Peter J Clagnaz, M.D.

Assistant Professor; Medical Director, Brain Stimulation and Treatment Resistant Depression Program

Department: Psychiatry – Jacksonville
Business Phone: (904) 244-3990
Business Email: peter.clagnaz@jax.ufl.edu

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About Peter J Clagnaz

Peter Clagnaz, M.D. is a highly experienced and board certified psychiatrist with a proven track record in clinical leadership, behavioral health management, and neuromodulation therapies. Over 40 years of extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on treatment-resistant depression, psychopharmacology, and quality improvement incentives. Holds interventional psychiatry privileges, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Ketamine infusions, offering advanced treatment options for patients with treatment resistant depression. He has demonstrated expertise in program development and implementation, serving as Medical Director in various prestigious institutions prior to joining UF college of Medicine. He is skilled educator recognized with multiple teaching awards and honored contributions to psychiatric education and patient care. Dr. Clagnaz is highly adept in leading clinical teams, advancing mental health practices and delivering evidence-based treatment to improve patient outcomes.

Additional Positions:
Medical Director
2020 – Current · Brain Stimulation and Treatment Resistant Depression Program

Accomplishments

  1. Chapman Chapter Society Inductee

    Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society

  2. Exemplary Teacher Award

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  3. Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

    Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society

  4. Exemplary Teacher Award

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  5. Outstanding Service Award

    University of Florida Department of Psychiatry

  6. Exemplary Teacher Award

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  7. Teacher of the Year Award

    University of Florida Department of Psychiatry

  8. Promise to Become an Outstanding Clinical Teach Award

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Subspecialties

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

Areas of Interest

  • Depression
  • Major Depression
  • Major Depression with Psychotic Features
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Integrated Care of Adult Behavioral Health and Medical Specialties: Three Models of Success.

    Journal
    Northeast Florida Medicine.
    Volume/Issue
    68(4):13-18

  2. Antidepressant medication management and Health Plan Employer Data Information Set (HEDIS) criteria: reasons for nonadherence.

    Journal
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry.
    Volume/Issue
    63(8):727-32
    [PMID]
    12197454.
    32 citations PubMed

  3. Psychiatric pharmacotherapy of depression: Treatment guidelines versus reality.

    Journal
    Psychopharmacology Bulletin.
    Volume/Issue
    33(505)

  4. The prevalence and determinants of nutritional changes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    Journal
    Chest.
    Volume/Issue
    86(4):558-63
    [PMID]
    6478894.
    95 citations PubMed

  5. Physiologic and Psychologic Determinants of Nutritional Abnormalities in an Outpatient COPD Population

    Journal
    Chest.
    Volume/Issue
    85(6):69S-70S
    [DOI]
    10.1378/chest.85.6_supplement.69s.
    Publisher’s Site

  6. Effect of strenuous exercise on serum lithium level in man.

    Journal
    The American journal of psychiatry.
    Volume/Issue
    139(12):1593-5
    [PMID]
    6816076.
    22 citations PubMed

  7. Psychological and physiological correlates.

    Journal
    Chest.
    Volume/Issue
    82(2)

Education

  1. Psychiatry Residency

    University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

  2. Internal Medicine Residency

    University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

  3. Internal Medicine Internship

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

  4. Doctor of Medicine

    University of Rochester School of Medicine And Dentistry

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(904) 244-3990
Emails:
Business:
peter.clagnaz@jax.ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
580 W 8TH ST
 JACKSONVILLE FL 32209