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Andrew Pleener, M.D.

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Background

Psychiatrist

Board-certified integrative psychiatrist and Fellow of the American Institute of Stress (FAIS), Dr. Pleener founded Regional Psychiatry in 2019 to deliver virtual, STARR-powered care (“The Gym for the Brain”)—integrating psychiatry, therapy, coaching, and testing for continuum support across all ages. He completed psychiatry training at Richmond University Medical Center (Mount Sinai affiliate) and served on the American Institute of Stress board (2021-2023). In 2017, Dr. Pleener co-created and directed a Psychiatric Trauma Center on St. Maarten during Hurricane Irma, earning recognition in Newsday and Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine for disaster psychiatry leadership. Co-founder of the #SameHere Psych and #STARR Alliances, and co-creator of the #SameHere Scale (Baylor-validated, AIS-certified), he is a frequent speaker on innovative, accessible mental health solutions.

EXPERIENCE

He has extensive experience in humanitarian efforts, including setting up and directing a makeshift Psychiatric Trauma Center at the American University of the Caribbean during Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten. The center served as the primary resource for treatment for the local communities of Cupecoy and Maho, and the story was featured in Newsday and the September 2019 edition of Central Florida Lifestyle magazine. Dr. Pleener has since provided several grand rounds on disaster psychiatry.

Dr. Pleener is a sought-after speaker and has provided numerous keynote and panel speaking engagements discussing the intersections of mental and physical health. His speaking engagements include the Broward Mental Health Summit, The International Stress Management Association (ISMA), The Integrative Mental Health Summit (IMMH), and most recently the National Chiro by FCA. He has shared his expertise with diverse audiences, promoting a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

Dr. Pleener is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN), a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress (FAIS), and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). He completed his psychiatry training at Richmond University Medical Center, an affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He is the founder of Regional Psychiatry and serves on the board of the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement.

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What Our Patients Say

Abageal Roland
Abageal Roland
Dawn Lee is an amazing therapist. I made more progress with her in a couple months than in years of previous therapy. The whole practice is run very efficiently and I recommend any one of the therapists. They are great with follow up, and the front staff is very prompt with responses and wonderful at customer service. I am a psych NP myself, and good psych care can be hard to find. Very pleased here.
Dylan Taylor
Dylan Taylor
Where to start! Dr. Pleener and his team are the best around. I came to Dr. Pleener 3 years ago suffering from severe panic attacks that made it near impossible to live a functional life. Since day 1, he has shown genuine care in not only alleviating my suffering but giving me the wellness tools to live a much healthier and fulfilling life. It’s hard to find quality care in medicine. When doctors see so many patients, it’s easy to feel like a cog in their machine. Dr. Pleener gives you his full undivided attention for the time you are together and works with your preferences to come up with the best possible solution for you. He takes pride in his work and sincerely cares about helping you. I’m very lucky I found him when I did. His team is also great and responsive. Always have had a good experience with his staff. You will be in good care here.
Tiffany Cruz
Tiffany Cruz
My psychiatric evaluation with Regional Psychiatry was a really positive experience from start to finish. The entire process was smooth, well-organized, and easy to follow, which helped ease any initial nerves I had going in. The provider was extremely friendly, patient, and made me feel comfortable opening up without any pressure or judgment. I felt genuinely heard and understood throughout the appointment. Overall, it was a very professional and supportive experience, and I would definitely recommend Regional Psychiatry to anyone looking for a thorough and welcoming evaluation.
Elsie Greciano
Elsie Greciano
Forever grateful with the Dr. Lina Perez and Adelle Flores-Yoshitomi who were a great support and gave me great advise during difficult times in my life. They are very professional, understanding, emphatic, wise, and knowledgeable. The office staff is very efficient, and all the visits were on time.
Michael Glucksman
Michael Glucksman
Professional mental health people. Dr Christine Davis has treated me for over five years now. We have my life on a good track. She is caring, professional, and has become a good friend of mine while maintaining the doctor patient relationship. I’ve told her everything about me. And she’s been nonjudgmental and has had my mental health as her first primary reason every single time. I would probably not be here by now if she wasn’t helping me.