Senior psychiatrist with 50 years of clinical practice across leading hospitals in Israel and the United States. Honored Doctor of Israel (2015), licensed forensic psychiatric expert. Senior Medical Expert at IsraClinic Private Psychiatric Expert Clinic since 2014. Treats the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions in English, Hebrew, and Russian.
Dr. Karny Jabotinsky-Rubin is one of Israel's most experienced psychiatrists, with 50 years of clinical practice across leading medical institutions in Israel and the United States, including Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
In 2015, she was awarded the title of Honored Doctor of Israel for her exceptional contribution to Israeli psychiatry. She holds active medical licenses in both Israel and the State of New York, and is a licensed forensic psychiatrist authorized by the Israeli Ministry of Health to provide expert opinions in court proceedings and forensic psychiatric evaluations.
Since 2014, Dr. Jabotinsky-Rubin has served as Senior Medical Expert at IsraClinic, where she diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. She is the author of internationally recognized scientific publications indexed in PubMed, with research participation in clinical and academic studies in Israel, the United States, and Japan. Consultations are conducted in English, Hebrew, and Russian.
Israeli Medical License No. 1-12704 — issued by the Israeli Ministry of Health in 1976.
Dr. Jabotinsky-Rubin is the author of internationally recognized scientific publications in clinical and forensic psychiatry, indexed in PubMed and other international academic databases. Risperidone in treating behavioral disturbances of Prader-Willi syndrome Clinical study on low-dose risperidone for behavioral disturbances in Prader-Willi syndrome patients. Significant for pediatric and behavioral psychiatry.
Brain-fag syndrome: manifestation of transculturation in a Jewish immigrant Clinical publication on a culture-specific psychopathological phenomenon in the context of immigration and cultural adaptation.
Pseudopsychopathic schizophrenia — a neglected diagnostic entity with legal implications Diagnostic and legal aspects of pseudopsychopathic schizophrenia. Emphasizes the importance of accurate clinical-forensic assessment in complex cases.
A look at court-appointed psychiatric evaluations in Israel with special reference to criminal liability Forensic psychiatric evaluation in Israel, including criminal liability and the role of psychiatric assessment in the legal system.
Effects of haloperidol on human plasma magnesium Clinical research on the impact of haloperidol on plasma magnesium levels — a contribution to psychopharmacology and treatment safety.
Idiopathic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (Gilbert's syndrome) and concurrent psychotropic drug administration Use of psychotropic medication in patients with Gilbert's syndrome and concurrent psychiatric symptoms.
Electroconvulsive shock prevents dopamine receptor supersensitivity Early research on the biological mechanisms of electroconvulsive therapy and its impact on dopaminergic sensitivity.
Electro convulsive therapy: its biological mechanisms (in Hebrew) Publication on the biological mechanisms of electroconvulsive therapy.
Full publication list available on PubMed
EDUCATION
Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Biochemistry (1966)
Hebrew University Graduate School of Medicine — Master of Science in Biochemistry (1969)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) — Examination passed (1969)
Specialization in Psychiatry, Israel (1984)
LICENSES
Israeli Medical License No. 1-12704 — Israeli Ministry of Health (1976)
New York State Medical License (1985)
Clinical Hypnosis License — Israeli Society of Hypnosis (1992)
Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation Authorization — Israeli Ministry of Health (2000)
Forensic Psychiatrist License (2005)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
IsraClinic Private Psychiatric Expert Clinic — Tel Aviv (since 2014). Senior Medical Expert. Diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. Forensic psychiatric evaluations. Active clinical and academic work.
Private Practice (since 1991). Psychiatry and psychotherapy. Specialization in panic disorder and agoraphobia. Author of internationally recognized scientific works. Participant in clinical and research studies in Israel, the United States, and Japan.
Mental Health Center, Jerusalem (since 1989). Chief Specialist of the closed department.
Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center (since 1986). Leading Psychiatrist in closed and semi-closed wards.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine — New York (since 1984). Research activities in psychiatry.
Hadassah Medical Center — Jerusalem (1975–1984). Internship (1975), accreditation as Emergency Medicine Physician (1976), clinical work in the Department of Endocrinology (since 1977), Department of Oncology (1977–1978), and Department of Psychiatry (1978–1984).
Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD), Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia (area of scientific publications), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder.
Complex and Borderline Conditions: Personality Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Dementia.
Expert Services: Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations, Second Medical Opinion, peer consultations for complex cases.
Consultations in English, Hebrew, Russian