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.
Services
- Acute and Chronic Mental Illnesses
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Acute stress reaction and adjustment disorders
- Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (including PDD)
- Mental health and behavioural disorders in people with Intellectual Disabilities
- Eating Disorders
- Conduct Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Phobias
- Conversion Disorders
- Tic Disorder
- Physical Symptoms of Mental Illnesses
- Postnatal Depression
- Sleep Disorders
- Bereavement
- Dementia
- Psychotropic Medications
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Qualifications/Affiliations
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Psychiatry, United Kingdom, 2011
- Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), United Kingdom, 2007
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Osmania University, India, 1993
License
United Arab Emirates:
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), 2018
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), 2018
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), 2019
United Kingdom:
- Registered as a medical doctor by the General Medical Council (GMC) of UK, 2002
- Consultant Psychiatrist since 2011
India:
- Licensed as a medical doctor by the Medical Council of India, 1993