Tara Thompson-Felix, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
Specialties
Medication Management
Child/Adolescent

Education and training

  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Temple University Medical School, Adult Residency
  • Yale School of Medicine, Child & Adolescent Fellowship

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Tara Thompson-Felix, MD

Dr. Tara Thompson-Felix is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. Dr. Thompson-Felix has specialized training in perinatal mental health and believes that improving outcomes during pregnancy and the postpartum period has a long-lasting impact on outcomes for a mother and child. She also specializes in treating a wide array of psychiatric conditions affecting children, adolescents and young adults.

Dr. Thompson-Felix’s journey into medicine started in her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. She earned her medical degree at Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and trained in adult psychiatry at Temple University Medical School. She completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Thompson-Felix has extensive research experience in using neuroscience to understand the impact of maternal mental health on child development. She has authored several publications, presents her work nationally/internationally and received numerous awards for her clinical work, research and passion for teaching.

Dr. Thompson-Felix believes that trust, communication and respect between a patient and their physician is the foundation of effective treatment. Her style is welcoming, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. She evaluates mental health based on biological, psychological and cultural aspects. She uses evidence-based treatments to manage psychiatric symptoms and promote optimal health.

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