Jeffrey J. Rakofsky
Experienced in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Dr. Jeffrey J. Rakofsky

Psychiatry
Emory health
Emory Brain Health Center
12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
Offers Telehealth
21 Years of Experience

Experienced in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Emory health
Emory Brain Health Center
12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Jeffrey Rakofsky is a Psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rakofsky has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Graduate Institution
Emory University School Of Medicine, 2005.0
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Specialties
Psychiatry
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2010
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Emory Brain Health Center
12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329
Call: 404-778-5526

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


65 Total Publications

A Systematic Review to Determine if Family History of Response to Medication Predicts Outcome in Mood Disorders.
A Systematic Review to Determine if Family History of Response to Medication Predicts Outcome in Mood Disorders.
Journal: Journal of clinical psychopharmacology
Published: May 08, 2025
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