I believe that there is no health without mental health
Having lived in five different countries, I am aware of and respect the different beliefs and values of people from a variety of backgrounds. I use evidence-based medicine to provide the best possible care to my patients. As no treatment in psychiatry is ‘one size fits all’, I believe in working collaboratively and compassionately with patients and their carers to find the most appropriate treatment for each individual patient.
Background and Experience:
I worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Oxford, UK, for seven years before relocating to UAE. Prior to that, I completed higher specialist training in psychiatry in Oxford Deanery, UK. I am experienced in managing mental health problems of all levels of severity and complexity in adolescents, adults and older people using a variety of approaches including pharmacological and psychological interventions. I have experience in treating mental health conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
I have a special interest and experience in assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (including the use of assessment tools ADOS and ADI-R) and mental health problems in those with Intellectual Disability. I also have experience of managing neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and psychosis associated with epilepsy, dementia and sleep disorders.
I have provided teaching and training to psychiatry trainees. I have taken part in research studies and published papers.
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Acute and Chronic Mental Illnesses
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Mood disorders
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Anxiety disorders
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Depression
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Panic Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Acute stress reaction and adjustment disorders
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Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
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Bipolar disorder
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (including PDD)
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Mental health and behavioural disorders in people with Intellectual Disabilities
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Eating Disorders
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Conduct Disorders
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Impulse Control Disorders
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Phobias
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Conversion Disorders
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Tic Disorder
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Physical Symptoms of Mental Illnesses
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Postnatal Depression
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Sleep Disorders
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Bereavement
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Dementia
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Psychotropic Medications
United Arab Emirates:
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), 2018
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), 2018
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), 2019
United Kingdom:
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Registered as a medical doctor by the General Medical Council (GMC) of UK, 2002
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Consultant Psychiatrist since 2011
India:
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Licensed as a medical doctor by the Medical Council of India, 1993
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Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Psychiatry, United Kingdom, 2011
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Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), United Kingdom, 2007
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Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Osmania University, India, 1993