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Shariq Refai, MD, MBA Biography and Info
Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, completed his psychiatry residency, closely studying the effects drugs have on mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior. In addition, Dr. Refai provides each patient and family member with psycho-education, counseling, and therapy. His areas of expertise include:
- Schizophrenia and Psychosis
- General Psychiatry
- Depression and Depressive disorders
- Mood and Bipolar Disorders
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Medication Management
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
About Me
After living all over the country including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Texas, and Maine, I finally decided to come back and settle where I first began my journey in medicine. I love living in Jacksonville due to the cultural diversity and the good mix of urban living. There are endless possibilities when it comes to activities and interests.
My philosophy of care has always been to provide quality, individualized care to each one of my patients. Through my day-to-day interactions, I have learned that understanding human interaction is crucial to exceptional treatment. I recognize that each person is a product of their experiences and environment which allows for individualized treatment.
I came back to Jacksonville because I think it is essential to give back to the community that gave me so much.
Specialties
- Psychiatry
Boards
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliation
- Baptist Medical Center South
- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
- Baptist Behavioral Health LLC
Legal Practice Name
- Baptist Behavioral Health, LLC
Shariq Refai, MD, MBA Additional Information
Education & Training
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Doctor of Medicine - Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
2003 – 2008
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Residency
University of Hawaii - Honolulu , HI
2009 – 2011
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Residency
JPS Health Network - Fort Worth , TX
2011 – 2013
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Master of Business Administration - Post Graduate
Duke University - Durham , NC
2021 – 2023
Publications
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Valsalva Leading to Pain in the Left Arm: A Case of Paradoxical Embolism. PMID: 40255821
Refai S, Mattar A, Safarjalani Z, Syed A, Haggag R, Virgilio R
Cureus 2025 Mar. 17(3)e80834 doi: 10.7759/cureus.80834. Epub 2025 Mar 19.
PMID: 40255821 [PubMed]
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An Atypical Case of Miller Fisher Syndrome: Classic Clinical Triad Despite Negative Anti-GQ1b Antibody. PMID: 40225479
Refai S, Mattar A, Patel N, Hull SD, Virgilio R
Cureus 2025 Mar. 17(3)e80529 doi: 10.7759/cureus.80529. Epub 2025 Mar 13.
PMID: 40225479 [PubMed]
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Investigation on the elemental profiles of lip cosmetic products: Concentrations, distribution and assessment of potential carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic human health risk for consumer safety. PMID: 35812155
Shaaban H, Issa SY, Ahmad R, Mostafa A, Refai S, Alkharraa N, Albaqshi BT, Hussien D, Alqarni AM
Saudi Pharm J 2022 Jun. 30(6)779-792 doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.03.014. Epub 2022 Mar 30.
PMID: 35812155 [PubMed]
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Immediate Effects of Ammonia Shock on Transcription and Composition of a Biogas Reactor Microbiome. PMID: 31555248
Fischer MA, Ulbricht A, Neulinger SC, Refai S, Waßmann K, Künzel S, Schmitz RA
Front Microbiol 2019. 102064 doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.02064. Epub 2019 Sep 6.
PMID: 31555248 [PubMed]
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Long-term investigation of microbial community composition and transcription patterns in a biogas plant undergoing ammonia crisis. PMID: 30381904
Fischer MA, Güllert S, Refai S, Künzel S, Deppenmeier U, Streit WR, Schmitz RA
Microb Biotechnol 2019 Mar. 12(2)305-323 doi: 10.1111/1751-7915.13313. Epub 2018 Oct 31.
PMID: 30381904 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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BEAP profiles as rapid test system for status analysis and early detection of process incidents in biogas plants. PMID: 28064390
Refai S, Berger S, Wassmann K, Hecht M, Dickhaus T, Deppenmeier U
J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2017 Mar. 44(3)465-476 doi: 10.1007/s10295-016-1894-8. Epub 2017 Jan 7.
PMID: 28064390 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Increase of methane formation by ethanol addition during continuous fermentation of biogas sludge. PMID: 25344104
Refai S, Wassmann K, van Helmont S, Berger S, Deppenmeier U
J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2014 Dec. 41(12)1763-72 doi: 10.1007/s10295-014-1524-2. Epub 2014 Oct 25.
PMID: 25344104 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Short-term effect of acetate and ethanol on methane formation in biogas sludge. PMID: 24903810
Refai S, Wassmann K, Deppenmeier U
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2014 Aug. 98(16)7271-80 doi: 10.1007/s00253-014-5820-6. Epub 2014 Jun 7.
PMID: 24903810 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Quantification of methanogenic heterodisulfide reductase activity in biogas sludge. PMID: 24721213
Refai S, Berger S, Wassmann K, Deppenmeier U
J Biotechnol 2014 Jun 20. 18066-9 doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2014.04.001. Epub 2014 Apr 8.
PMID: 24721213 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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A case of priapism associated with rapid increase in risperidone dose. PMID: 23469322
Refai S, Nakama HH
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2012. 14(5) doi: 10.4088/PCC.12l01365. Epub 2012 Sep 20.
PMID: 23469322 [PubMed]
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Piracetam for the treatment of sickle cell disease in children- a double blind test. PMID: 27701509
El-Hazmi MA, Al-Fawaz I, Warsy A, Opawoye A, Taleb H, Howsawi Z, Mohamed A, Wadood Aly A, Refai S, Sugathan P, Rab A, Ahmed H, Abulaban M, Abdulkader A, Farid M
Saudi Med J 1998 Jan. 19(1)22-27.
PMID: 27701509 [PubMed]
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Piracetam is useful in the treatment of children with sickle cell disease. PMID: 8922488
el-Hazmi MA, Warsy AS, al-Fawaz I, Opawoye AO, Taleb HA, Howsawi Z, Mohamed AA, Aly AW, Refai S, Sugathan PS, Rab AS, Ahmed HB, Abulaban M, Abdulkader AM, Farid M
Acta Haematol 1996. 96(4)221-6.
PMID: 8922488 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Additional Publications from Shariq Refai, MD, MBA (12 Citations)