Dr Spaedy is a psychiatric subspecialty trained physician. He attended medical school at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of medicine’s BA/MD program. He went on to complete a residency in General Psychiatry as well as a multi-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian Health’s Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Separate from his training experience, Dr Spaedy has worked as an outpatient physician at a community mental health clinic where he cared for patients with more severe mental health conditions. Additionally, he previously provided regular coverage to a local hospital’s 30 bed inpatient psychiatric unit, evaluated psychiatric emergency cases in the hospital’s ER, and performed psychiatric consultations requested by the internal medicine services.
Dr Spaedy has authored multiple psychiatric research papers that have been published in major psychiatric journals. Some of his published work includes an analysis of a broad range of substance use disorders in pediatric psychiatric patient populations as well as genetic research on the dopamine transporter and its relation to smoking in patients with schizophrenia. He has had his work presented at multiple national psychiatric meetings on topics such as neuroimaging findings in various mental health conditions as well as ways to improve efficiency with psychiatric liaison services on inpatient medical units.
The core tenants of Dr Spaedy’s approach to care is patience, empathy and patient empowerment.
Autoimmune and Gastrointestinal Induced Psychiatric Sequelae
This presentation explores the bidirectional communication between the gut, immune system, and brain, focusing on how these interactions influence mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. We will discuss the gut-brain axis, the role of the gut microbiome, and the impact of inflammation on neurochemistry and brain function. The goal is to provide healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of this complex relationship and to introduce them to evidence-based interventions that can support both gut and mental health. This lecture will cover topics such as the influence of di...Read moreetary choices, probiotics, prebiotics, and targeted immunomodulatory therapies on psychological well-being. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of the gut-brain axis and its components, including the vagus nerve, gut microbiome, and enteric nervous system.
- Identify keyways the gut microbiome influences neurotransmitter production and function. Recognize the role of chronic low-grade inflammation, driven by gut dysbiosis, in the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety.
- Discuss the clinical implications of this research and how to integrate a gut-centric approach into a comprehensive mental health treatment plan.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Lifeskills South Florida
1431 SW 9th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441
1431 SW 9th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441
09:30 AM EST - 11:30 AM EST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Andrew Spaedy, MD
Psychiatrist
Agenda
09:30 - 10:00 am: Breakfast and Mingle10:00 - 11:00 am: CME/CE Presentation
11:00 - 11:30 am: Question and Answer
11:30 am: Optional facility tour
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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