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SAGAR VIJAPURA, MD

Psychiatrist
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Dr. Sagar Vijapura is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and a second-generation physician dedicated to advancing mental health care in Jacksonville. Together with his father, he brings over 45 years of combined experience to the field of psychiatry — a legacy grounded in compassionate, expert care.

While Dr. Vijapura is not currently seeing new patients directly, he remains deeply involved in the practice by providing clinical oversight to independently contracted, highly skilled nurse practitioners and physician assistants. His focus is on supporting clinical collaboration, offering consultation as needed, and upholding the high standards of care that define the practice.

As a consulting psychiatrist to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Dr. Vijapura brings a unique understanding of the pressures faced by high-performing individuals. He has applied this same insight to building a collaborative model of care that is patient-centered, accessible, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

His mission is to expand access to high-quality psychiatric care throughout Jacksonville by removing barriers, maintaining affordable in-network options, and leading a team of independent providers committed to whole-person wellness.

A LEADER in PSYCHIATRY and EDUCATION

As an educator, Dr. Vijapura continues to train primary care physicians and psychotherapists alongside his interdisciplinary team, bridging the gap between mental health expertise and patient-centered care.

His scholarly contributions include presentations at national psychiatric meetings and multiple publications in professional journals.

Dr. Vijapura’s credentials include:

  • Membership in the distinguished AOA Medical Honor Society during medical school.

  • Completion of psychiatry residency and research training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), affiliates of Harvard Medical School.

  • Advanced training in Addiction Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

  • Numerous teaching awards, including two prestigious honors from Harvard Medical School for excellence and innovation in medical education.

  • Special expertise in peripartum psychiatry at BWH

  • Consulting psychiatrist for the National Football League and Jacksonville Jaguars since 2017

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Our COLLABORATING CLINICIANS

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    Anna Partin PA-C

    Physician Assistant

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    Breanna Giachinta PA-C

    Physician Assistant

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    Stormy Hayes, APRN, PMHNP

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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    Whitney Howell, APRN, PMHNP-BC

    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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