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Tanya Murphy, MD, Psychiatry, Saint Petersburg, FL

TanyaKMurphyMDMS Clinical Investigation

Psychiatry Saint Petersburg, FL

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

"Professor, College Of Medicine Pediatrics Endowed Chair, College Of Medicine Pediatrics Director and Professor, Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, Pediatrics And Psychiatry Director and Professor, Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, USF"

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  • Office

    800 6th St S
    # MDC15
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone+1 727-767-4150
    Fax+1 727-767-8532

Summary

  • Dr. Tanya Murphy is a psychiatrist specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and is based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She graduated cum laude from Florida State University with a BS in Biological Science, and completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Murphy has held several roles in academia including the Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She also has experience in various clinical roles, particularly in Child Psychiatry. Her research expertise includes obsessive-compulsive disorder, cognitive therapy, and health outcomes. Additionally, she has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and clinical trials. Dr. Murphy has also received several accolades, including being named among the Best Doctors in America by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine.

Education & Training

  • UF APPCI Program
    UF APPCI ProgramMSc, Clinical Investigation, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Psychiatry, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Florida State University
    Florida State UniversityBS, Biological Science, Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaAA, General, 1980 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Tampa Bay Metro Magazine, 2014
  • Master Clinician for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s annual meeting 2013
  • Outstanding Mentor Award AACAP, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome  
    Murphy TK, Gerardi DM, Leckman J, Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 9/1/2014
  • Tic Disorders  
    Murphy TK, Budman C, BMJ Best Practice, 7/9/2014
  • Does D-Cycloserine Augmentation Improve Therapeutic Homework Compliance for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?  
    Park JM, Small BJ, Geller DA, Murphy TK, Lewin AB, Storch EA, Journal of Child and Family Studies, 7/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Coprophenomena are Associated with High Clinical Impact in Tourette Syndrome. (Platform Presentation)
    Augustine EF, Black KD, Adams H, Lewin AB, Thatcher A, Murphy TK, Mink JW, 13th International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC), Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, 5/1/2014
  • Neuropsychological Performance Across Symptom Dimensions in Youth with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In J.F. McGuire (Chair), Advances in Clinical, Neuropsychological...
    McGuire JF, Crawford EA, Park JM, Storch EA, Murphy TK, Larson M, & Lewin AB, 34th annual convention of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Chicago, IL, 3/1/2014
  • Baseline Characteristics of the PANDAS/PANS Phenotype. (Poster presentation)
    Patel P, Kennel A, Mutch PJ, Ramirez L, Lewin AB, Toufexis M, Storch EA, Murphy TK, 24th annual University of South Florida Health Research Day, Tampa, FL, 2/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Baseline Characteristics of the PANDAS/PANS Phenotype. 
    San Diego, CA - 10/1/2014
  • Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Vs. Non-PANS Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 
    San Diego, CA - 10/1/2014
  • Research Updates on PANDAS/PANS. 
    San Diego, CA - 10/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • The SOFIA Study: Negative Multi-Center Study of Low Dose Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder
    The SOFIA Study: Negative Multi-Center Study of Low Dose Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Autistic DisorderAugust 20th, 2020
  • A Pasco County Middle School Teacher Feels the Love as She Battles COVID-19
    A Pasco County Middle School Teacher Feels the Love as She Battles COVID-19July 18th, 2020
  • The SOFIA Study: Negative Multi-Center Study of Low Dose Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Autistic Disorder
    The SOFIA Study: Negative Multi-Center Study of Low Dose Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Autistic DisorderJuly 2nd, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Ssri-Induced Activation Syndrome In Pediatric OCDNational Institute Of Mental Health2007
  • Prospective Study Of 'Pandas'National Institute Of Mental Health2006
  • Neuroimmunology Of Childhood Psychiatric DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2001–2005