Dr. Carolyn Linek-Rajapaksha, MD

Carolyn Linek-Rajapaksha, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology.Dr. Linek founded Florida Family Psychiatry to create a unique patient experience for the Tampa Bay community and residents of Florida. Please visit our website to understand our care philosophy and our 10 commitments to patients.Our 10 Commitments to Patients:1. Highest quality care by a board-certified psychiatrist: Dr. Linek is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.2. Access to Care: We believe our patients should be able to see the doctor within 2 weeks from the initial request.3. Family Focused: We believe that families do best when each member of your family receives the help they need. Therefore, we offer psychiatric services for your children, teens, and adult family members as appropriate.4. Dedicated Time: Our practice model allows for more time …with patients, so the physician can get to know you as an individual, as well as your medical, social, and psychiatric needs.5. Compassionate Care: We pride ourselves on being caring, compassionate, and detail-oriented to offer superior psychiatric care.6. Personalized Medicine: We personalize our treatment plans to each individual’s needs and consider medical, psychological, and social aspects, using evidence-based practices.7. Care Coordination: We find it beneficial to the patient when the psychiatrist can work with the patient’s psychologist, primary care physician, school personnel, and other specialists if applicable. With your consent, we will communicate with these professionals involved in your family’s care to facilitate a comprehensive treatment plan.8. Convenient online scheduling and messaging: Our convenient and secure online patient portal allows established patients to send non-urgent messages to staff at any time and request/reschedule follow-up appointments 24/7. We will respond to you within 1 business day.9. Virtual Care: We offer both in-person and virtual/telehealth visits to all Florida residents.10. Inclusivity: We welcome patients of all cultures and lifestyles.Education:• Undergraduate: BA with honors from The University of Chicago• Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Illinois at Chicago• Residency: General Psychiatry Residency at University of South Florida• Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Florida• Co-Chief Resident: Dr. Linek served as Co-Chief Resident of the USF Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program in her final year of training.Training and Experience:Dr. Linek has practiced evidence-based psychiatry during her years of training. She has worked in several health systems in the Tampa Bay area including:• USF Silver Center for Child Development• USF Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry• Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital• James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital