
Jyotsna Kilani, MD
Dr. Kilani is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist dedicated to helping individuals and/or their families navigate mental health challenges with compassion, expertise, and evidence-based care. With extensive training in both general psychiatry and child/adolescent mental health, Dr. Kilani specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of various emotional and behavioral disorders with a primary focus on ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Kilani’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and individualized – recognizing that everyone’s story is unique. Dr. Kilani works closely with families, schools, and other care providers to support the whole person, building a foundation for long-term wellbeing. Together, you will work towards achieving your or your child’s mental health goals. Your journey is important, and Dr. Kilani is honored to be a part of it.
Educational Background
- Dr. Kilani attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica and graduated in 2011. She then completed her general psychiatry training at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA in 2016 followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2018.
To have time to gather sufficient background information when treating individuals 18 and under, Dr. Kilani prefers to meet with the individual’s parent(s) or guardian(s) first for a 60-minute evaluation, then meet with the individual and parent(s) or guardian(s) together, about one – two weeks later for a second 60-minute evaluation.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Kilani was honored with a teaching citation as an “Accomplished” teacher by the Tufts Medical Center Dean’s Office. This recognition underscores her dedication to education and her ability to inspire and educate future medical professionals.
Hours
Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 2:30pm (Virtual)
Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm
Insurance
Pending
- BCBS Advocate (Magellan) HMO
- Blue Cross PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage
- My Blue Plus
- Aetna/Aetna Medicare
- Medicare
- Cigna/Cigna Medicare
- United Healthcare/AARP Medicare Advantage
Sees patients ages 5 and up.
Areas of Expertise:
- Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety Disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Developmental Disorders:
- Autistic Spectrum
- Emotion Regulation
- Behavioral Issues
Mood Disorders:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dysthymia
- Major Depression