Jihane Naous

Jihane Naous, MD

Assistant Professor

Department: MD-CHFM RURAL HEALTH-OLD TOWN
Business Phone: (352) 542-0068
Business Email: jnaous@ufl.edu

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About Jihane Naous

Dr. Jihane Naous is a Family Medicine specialist with a focus on Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine and Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine. Her career spans both academic and clinical pathways, with additional experience in student health, sexual health, and multidisciplinary teams treating eating disorders.

Dr. Naous (pronounced “Nawoos”) volunteered during medical school and residency to provide care for refugees and underserved communities through the “7th Day” initiative. She also spent over a decade with the Red Cross, serving the community and collaborating with the International Committee of the Red Cross on humanitarian projects. She remains actively engaged in community work while balancing her clinical practice and family life.

Her areas of expertise and research interest include primary care, adolescent health, sexual health, and eating disorders.

Teaching Profile

Teaching Philosophy

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” (Benjamin Franklin).

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Family Medicine

Areas of Interest

  • Adolescent Development

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0002-3083-6568

Publications

Academic Articles

Education

  1. Fellowship year in Adolescent Medicine

    Miami Children’s Hospital

  2. Family Medicine Specialist

    Saint Joseph University

  3. Medical Degree

    Saint Joseph University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 542-0068
Emails:
Business:
jnaous@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
UF Health Family Medicine Old Town Clinic
PO Box 100383
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:
25827 SE 19 Hwy
Old Town FL 32680