Julia A. Kearney, MD
Pediatric Psychiatrist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Psychiatric Care of Medically Ill Children and Young Adults
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About Me
- Associate Attending Psychiatrist
I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician who works with patients with pediatric cancers and their families. My emphasis is on individual and family-focused psychological support.
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Cancer is an illness that can cause great distress within a family. I work as part of a dedicated team of specialists who are sensitive to the impact that cancer can have on family dynamics. Together we support family members on one of the most intense journeys of their lives, letting them know there is a place for them to share their fears and frustrations and to receive support.
My research evaluates the impact of medical illness on a child’s development and on family dynamics. I also study childhood medical trauma and the psychiatric aspects of Fanconi anemia (a rare inherited disorder that affects the bone marrow). I also work with the Symptom Studies and Pharmacotherapy Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry, which evaluates approaches to managing both physical symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, and pain) and the emotional and cognitive effects of cancer and its treatment. My colleagues and I conduct studies to assess and manage such symptoms, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and relieving suffering.
I am a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, and the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine.
A psychiatrist (sy-KY-uh-trist) is a doctor with special training in mental, emotional, and behavioral health in children and adolescents. They can prescribe medication to help with these conditions.
My Specialties
- Psychiatric Care of Medically Ill Children and Young Adults
Education
- MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residencies
- Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York)
Awards and Honors
- Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
- Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
- Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2016-2018)
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
- General Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic Medicine
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Julia A. Kearney discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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