Brent R Carr, MD

As the co-Director of the Neuromodulation Fellowship Training and the Chief of Electroconvulsive Therapy Services, I am responsible for the administration of UF’s two hospital ECT suites. I also offer psychiatric Deep Brain Stimulation programming and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. I collaborate closely with the departments of neurology, neurosurgery, and anesthesia (where I have a joint faculty appointment). Additionally, I have a part-time clinical appointment at the Student Health Center.

My clinical and academic interests encompass neuromodulation, electromagnetic field theory, emerging psychiatric treatments, psychedelic neuroscience, neurophenomenology, biophysics, philosophy of consciousness, and history in medicine. I seek to cultivate an interest in arts and humanities in medicine for our trainees. This enhances empathy which leads to improved rapport building and the delivery of compassionate/empathetic care. As a medical student mentor, I direct 4 senior-level medical student electives in ECT (tracks for psychiatry and anesthesia), TMS, and Applied Electricity. As a psychiatric resident teacher, I provide didactic series in clinical neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, and neuromodulation.

I obtained undergraduate degrees in zoology, physiology, and philosophy from Louisiana State University in 1992, and completed medical school (LSU, New Orleans) in 1996 followed by a psychiatry residency at Tulane University. I was on faculty at Tulane University for 20 years, including having served as their director of ECT. I also augmented my training with fellowships in electroconvulsive therapy at Emory University and transcranial magnetic stimulation at Duke University.

Students interested in scholarly activities, or residents interested in the Neuromodulation Training Fellowship program should email me directly.

Mentored posters/presentations:

Emily Beydler, and Brent R Carr. Poster. Estrogen-Associated Migraine and Progestin-Only Contraception. World Federation of Neurology. Montreal, CA. Oct 2023

Joshua Riklan, Aidan Higgs, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Pelletier and Ethnobotany: Alkaloids crucial role in Pharmacopeia. World Federation of Neurology. Montreal, CA. Oct 2023.

Rami Hatem, Brent R. Carr, Harry Whitaker, and Melanie Marcille. Poster. Franz Joseph Gall's Snuff Box: Ein Schädel Puzzle. World Federation of Neurology. Montreal, CA. Oct 2023

Rishubh Shah, Harry Whitaker, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Should Broca's Aphasia be Called Hood's Aphasia. World Federation of Neurology. Montreal, CA. Oct 2023.

David Cox, Scott McGaugh, Jackson Brunner, and Carr. Poster. Pupillary Hippus in the Setting of Korsakoff Psychosis. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria. Sept 2023.

Bianca De(g), and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Management of ECT in a Patient with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria. Sept 2023.

Brent R. Carr. Poster. Deciphering Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease During ECT: A Case Report. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria. Sept 2023.

Bianca De(g), and Brent R. Carr. Poster. The Role of Auvelity in Modulation ECT-Induced Seizure Duration: an in depth case examination. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria. Sept 2023.

Bianca De, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Exploring the Interplay of ECT and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease Management: Exemplary Case Study. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria; Sept 2023

Jackson Brunner, and Brent R Carr. Poster. IIH Comorbid with Migraines during Index Series of ECT. World Congress of Psychiatry. Vienna, Austria. Sept 2023

Brent Beck, and Brent R Carr. Poster. Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in the Late Postpartum Period. American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA. May 2023.

Jackson Brunner, Brendan Butler, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Psilocybin Potential as Global Cost-Effective Treatment. American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA. May 2023.

Nadia Cacodcar, Allysa Nielsen, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Rapid Response to ECT in a Post-operative Induced Catatonia. American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA. May 2023

David Cox, Scott McGaugh, Brent R. Carr, and Emily Beydler. Poster. Delay of Care of Catatonic ECT Patient- Critical Evaluation of Legislative Contraint. American Psychiatric Association. San Francisco, CA. May 2023.

Ted Frederic, and Brent R Carr. Poster. Etomidate as an Alternative Induction Agent for High Seizure Threshold ECT. WPA Thematic Congress. Karachi, Pakistan. Mar 2023.

Lauren Katzell, Gerald Richardson, Kevin Putinta, and Brent Carr. Poster. Concomitant use of electroconvulsive therapy and vagus nerve stimulation in super refractory status epilepticus: a case study. International Brain Stimulation Conference. Lisbon, Portugal. Feb 2023.

Brendan Butler, Cameron Smith, and Brent R Carr. Poster. Electrical Field Considerations for Deep Brain Stimulation Patients Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy. International Brain Stimulation Conference. Lisbon, Portugal. Feb 2023.

Ethan Holland(g), and Brent Carr. Poster. Analyzing Global Disparities in ECT Utilization for Catatonia. World Psychiatric Association Thematic Congress. Tbilisi, GA. TBP Oct 14, 2022

Lauren Katzell, Gerald Richardson, Kevin Putinta, and Brent Carr. Poster. Electroconvulsive Therapy Treatment Trial in Super Refractory Status Epilepticus: A Case Study. NNDC. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sep 2022

Emily Beydler, and Brent Carr. Poster. Legislative Barriers to Electroconvulsive Therapy in the State of Florida. NNDC. Ann Arbor, MI. Sep 2022.

Ethan Holland, Nafisa Choudhury, and Brent Carr. Poster. Evaluating need for ECT treatment to prevent catatonia relapse in an adolescent post-Covid infection 1 year later. National Network of Depression Centers. Ann Arbor, MI. Sept 2022.

Alyssa Nielsen, Lymaries Velez, Steven Toffel, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Comorbid Conditions and Caution: A Case of Phentermine-Induced Mania with Psychotic Features. National Network of Depression Centers. Ann Arbor, MI. Sept 2022.

Ekatarina Vlasova, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Background: A Case Study of Asymptomatic Hyperprolactinemia Secondary to Risperidone. National Network of Depression Centers. Ann Arbor, MI. Sept 2022.

Max Parker, and Brent R Carr. Poster. Electroconvulsive Therapy in a patient with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Drug-Refractory Major Depressive Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. New Orleans, LA. May 2022.

Issac Benmaman, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Ejaculation as a rare side effect during Electroconvulsive Therapy and its implication on patients. American Psychiatric Association. New Orleans, LA. May 2022.

Brent R. Carr, and Jesse Burson. Poster. The Effect of Lidocaine on Seizure Parameters in ECT : A Retrospective Chart Review. National Network of Depression Centers. Virtual. Sept 2021.

Brent R. Carr, and Srinath Gopinath. Poster. Electroconvulsive Therapy in Children and Adolescents: A Case Series and Perspective on Treatment Recommendations. American Psychiatric Association. Virtual. May 3, 2021.

Kelvin Tran, Kishan Nallapula, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy and Psychosis. American Psychiatric Association. Virtual. May 2021

Robert Scholl, Laura Rodriguez, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Challenges of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Electroconvulsive Therapy. American Psychiatric Association. Virtual. May 1, 2021.

Teaford H, and Carr B. Poster. A Review of the Anesthetic Agents to consider for Patients with Elevated Seizure Threshold when conducting ECT. American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. May 18, 2019.

Mihalik-Wenger A, Harlan B, and Carr B. Poster. Parkinson disease and Affective Psychosis: a Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge. American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA. Apr 1, 2020.

Chen F, Chandarana M, and Carr B. Poster. Relaxed, Off Label Use of Gabapentin and Quetiapine Leading To A Surge in Prescription Drug Abuse. Institute on Psychiatric Services Conference. Washington, DC. Oct 2016.

Sundeep Koppolu, Srinath Gopinath, and Brent R. Carr. Poster. Impact of COVID 19 on Demographics in patients receiving Electroconvulsive therapy. Florida Psychiatric Society. Virtual. Sep 8, 2021.

Bindshedler A, Chan N, Epstein D, Morrissey H, Mayberry M, Tran K, Carr B, and Hobbs JA. Poster. Supporting breastfeeding for medical trainees: an overview for areas of improvement. Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida College of Medicine. Gainesville, FL. Mar 22, 2019.