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DR AJIT DANDEKAR
Psychiatrist
Introduction
Dr. Ajit Dandekar is one of the best Psychiatrist in Vileparle West, Mumbai and has an experience of 37 years in this field. Dr. Ajit Dandekar practices at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai and Dandekar Clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai. Dr. Ajit Dandekar completed MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1979, M.D. (Psychiatry) from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1981 and DPM (Psychiatry) from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1982. Dr. Ajit Dandekar is a member of Indian Psychiatric Society, Andheri Medical Association, and Life Member of I.M.A. Mumbai West Suburban Branch. Some of the services provided by the doctor are Depression Counselling, Psychotherapy, Stress Management Counselling, Individual psychotherapy, and Counselling, etc.
Hospital Associations
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- Depression Counselling Psychotherapy Stress Management Counselling Individual psychotherapy Counseling Psychosocial rehabilitation Stress Management
Experience
Dr. Ajit Dandekar has an experience of 37 years in this field.
Professional Memberships
Indian Psychiatric Society Andheri Medical Association, Life Member of I.M.A. Mumbai West Suburban Branch
Education
MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry), DPM (Psychiatry)
I Speak
English
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Write FeedbackWho is a psychiatrist?
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in mental health, including substance and other addictions.
When should I see a psychiatrist?
- You should see a psychiatrist suffering from:
- Finding it hard to cope with the death of a loved one.
- Tension and anxiety and depression
- Phobias and Worthlessness
- Family and Relationship Problems
- Performance enhancement and Lack of concentration
- Chronic sadness and Guilt
- Irritability and Fatigue
What are the major diseases that psychiatrists treat?
Psychiatrist treat disorders like anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorder, sexual dysfunctions and gender dysphoria, substance-related and addictive disorders, and schizophrenia.
Difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologists focus on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering with behavioral intervention. Psychologists are also qualified to conduct psychological testing but in most cases, cannot prescribe medications to their patients.
What happens in your first appointment with a psychiatrist?
The first appointment with a psychiatrist is usually one hour long. During your meeting, your psychiatrist listens to you talk about your concerns and symptoms, asks questions about your general health, asks about your family history, takes your blood pressure and do a basic physical check-up and might asks you to fill out a questionnaire.